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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming BOYD ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Vote on Unspecified Library Books
The board will vote to approve a list of new library books under Item 9.D. The agenda does not include the list of titles being considered, preventing parents from reviewing the materials their children will have access to before they are purchased with taxpayer money.
Response
DEMAND THE LIST: Before the vote on Item 9.D, the list of proposed library books must be made public. Contact the Boyd ISD administration and demand transparency so parents can review the titles.
💰 Impact: Inappropriate Content
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Undisclosed District Improvement Plan
The board is set to approve the entire District Improvement Plan, a key document outlining district priorities and spending. The plan has not been made public with the agenda, preventing taxpayers from reviewing it for new programs, spending, or ideological initiatives before the vote.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: The District Improvement Plan for Item 9.C must be made public before the vote. Contact the Boyd ISD administration and ask for the full plan to be posted online so the community can review it.
💰 Impact: New Mandates, Mission Creep
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Federal ERATE Funding for Tech Upgrade
The district is approving a project funded through the federal ERATE program to upgrade its network infrastructure. While ERATE provides discounts, it also entangles the district in federal bureaucracy and compliance requirements that can outlast the project itself.
Response
QUESTION THE STRINGS: Regarding Item 9.F, what long-term data-sharing or compliance requirements does accepting ERATE funding impose on the district? Contact the Boyd ISD administration and ask if local funds could be used to avoid federal entanglement.
💰 Impact: Federal Compliance Strings
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Vague Student Expression Policy Update
The board is voting on an update to policy ‘FNA(Local),’ which governs student expression, including speech and dress code. Without the text of the proposed changes, parents and taxpayers cannot know if this update protects or restricts student rights.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The district has not published the text of the proposed changes to policy FNA(Local). Contact the Boyd ISD administration and demand the proposed policy text be posted publicly before the vote on Item 9.A.
💰 Impact: Potential Policy Change
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Chromebook Purchase with Undisclosed Cost
The district plans to purchase an unspecified number of chromebooks for students. The agenda does not state the total cost of this purchase or the source of funds, hiding the financial impact from taxpayers.
Response
ASK THE PRICE: Regarding Item 9.E, what is the total cost for the new chromebooks and which budget will it be paid from? Contact the Boyd ISD administration to demand the cost be disclosed before the vote.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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