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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming BONHAM ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Secret Revisions to Student Code of Conduct
The board is voting on changes to the Student Code of Conduct without publishing the proposed revisions for parents and taxpayers to review. This document governs student discipline and rights, and any changes must be made in the open, not behind closed doors.
Response
DEMAND TO SEE THE CHANGES: Contact the Bonham ISD Board regarding ‘Item 8: revision to the Student Code of Conduct’. Insist that a red-lined version showing all proposed changes be posted publicly well before any vote is taken.
💰 Impact: Reduced Parental Oversight
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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$50k+ ‘Behavior Network’ Contract Undisclosed
The district plans to spend over $50,000 on a ‘Behavior Network Contract’ without providing any details about the vendor or the services. This could be a contract for a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program or a student data tracking system, bypassing parental oversight.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Bonham ISD Board regarding ‘Item 6: Behavior Network Contract’. Ask: Who is this vendor? What student data will be collected? Is this a Social-Emotional Learning program? Post the contract publicly before the vote.
💰 Impact: $50,000+
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Board May Pre-Screen Public Comments
The public comment policy requires citizens to describe their topic in ‘sufficient detail’ for the board to ‘determine appropriateness’ before they can speak. This subjective gatekeeping could be used to silence critical voices or topics the board finds uncomfortable.
Response
DEMAND CLARITY: Contact the Bonham ISD Board regarding the Public Comment policy in ‘Item 4’. Ask: ‘What are the specific, objective criteria for determining ‘appropriateness’? This vague standard could be used to censor speech and must be clarified to protect public access.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Interlocal Agreement with Sherman ISD
The board is voting to approve an ‘Interlocal Agreement’ with Sherman ISD with no details provided on the public agenda. These agreements can involve shared costs, services, or student transfers, and taxpayers deserve to know the financial and policy implications before approval.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The agenda provides no details for ‘Item 5: Interlocal Agreement – Sherman ISD’. Contact the Bonham ISD Board and demand the full text of the agreement be posted online before any vote is taken.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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