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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming CASTLEBERRY ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Board to Appoint New Trustee, Bypassing Voters
Following a board member’s resignation, the remaining trustees are scheduled to appoint a replacement rather than call a special election. This allows the sitting board to hand-pick a new member, denying voters their right to choose their own representative.
Response
DEMAND A SPECIAL ELECTION: Address the board during ‘Communications from Citizens’ (Item 3). Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 6.A, the voters should choose their representative, not the sitting board members. Please call a special election to fill this vacancy instead of making an appointment.’
💰 Impact: Bypassing Voters
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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District-Wide Improvement Plan Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve the entire 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan (DIP) as part of a bundled ‘consent agenda’ vote, bypassing public discussion. These plans often contain significant policy changes, including mandates for controversial curricula, SEL programs, or DEI initiatives that impact every student.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘The District Improvement Plan (Item 14.F) is too important to be passed on the consent agenda. Pull this for a full presentation and a separate recorded vote.’
💰 Impact: Hidden Policy Mandates
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Undisclosed Library Book Purchases on Consent Agenda
The board is scheduled to approve a new list of library books using a bundled ‘consent agenda’ vote, which allows for no specific discussion. This process can be used to purchase ideologically-driven or age-inappropriate materials without direct public oversight.
Response
DEMAND THE LIST: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Pull Item 14.B from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. The public deserves to see the full list of library books being purchased with taxpayer money before they are approved.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Content
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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Legal Retainer Agreement Hidden on Consent Agenda
The district is approving a legal services retainer agreement with the law firm Eichelbaum Wardell Powell & Munoz on the consent agenda. This means the cost and terms of the agreement will be approved without public discussion or scrutiny.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 14.D, please disclose the total cost and terms of the retainer agreement with Eichelbaum Wardell before the vote. This should not be hidden on the consent agenda.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Legal Fees
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