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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming CARRIZO SPRINGS CISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District to Pay $52,710 for Behavioral Intervention Consultant
The district plans to approve a $52,710 contract on the Consent Agenda with ‘Emergent Tree’ to implement ‘Tiered behavioral support systems.’ These programs often fall under the umbrella of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), which can shift focus from academics to subjective behavioral modification.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: This item is on the Consent Agenda. Email the Board to pull the ‘Emergent Tree’ contract for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Ask: ‘What specific curriculum and student data collection are involved in this contract?’ Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) for board member emails.
💰 Impact: $52,710 for SEL-aligned program
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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District Proposes $84,000 Unbudgeted Tech Purchase
The board will vote on an $84,000 purchase of student Chromebooks, paid for by taking money from the General Fund balance. This requires a budget amendment, indicating the expense was not planned for in the regular budget and will draw down district savings.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board regarding the $84,000 Chromebook purchase. Ask: ‘Why is this significant purchase coming from the General Fund balance instead of the planned technology budget, and what is the current health of the district’s fund balance?’ Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) for board member emails.
💰 Impact: Depleting District Savings
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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District Affirms Compliance with State Ban on DEI
The board is set to formally certify its compliance with state law (SB 12) prohibiting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and duties. This is a positive step in ensuring the district remains focused on academic excellence and equal opportunity, not political agendas.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Email the Board to thank them for formally certifying compliance with the state’s DEI ban. A simple message: ‘Thank you for approving the certification of compliance with SB 12 and keeping political agendas out of our schools.’ This reinforces good governance.
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