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📍 Drive to BUCKHOLTS ISD Office   📅 Monday, November 16, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming BUCKHOLTS ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
ALERT (LEVEL 8)
District to Vote on Opting Out of Mandated School Officer
📅 November 16, 2026
The board will vote on claiming a ‘good cause exception’ to bypass the state requirement for an armed peace officer on campus, citing lack of funds or qualified personnel. The district plans to implement a ‘Guardian Program’ (arming school staff) as an alternative. This is a critical decision about the district’s approach to school safety that parents need to weigh in on.
Response

SHOW UP AND BE HEARD: This is a major vote on your child’s safety. Attend the meeting to ask the board about the training, liability, and implementation details of the ‘Guardian Program’ before they approve Item VI.A.

💰 Impact: Alternative School Safety Plan
WATCH (LEVEL 4)
Requires Verification

Board to Accept Undisclosed Donation
📅 November 16, 2026
The board is scheduled to approve a donation with no public information on the donor, the amount, or any conditions attached. Accepting ‘gifts’ with undisclosed strings can create conflicts of interest or commit the district to future spending without taxpayer input.
Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office before the meeting. Ask for the details of the donation in Item VI.B to be made public before the vote: ‘Who is the donor, what is the amount, and are there any conditions attached?’

💰 Impact: Potential Hidden Strings
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