|
Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming CLEAR CREEK ISD agenda. There are 6 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
|
$140,000 Contract for Student Career Planning Platform
The board is approving a $140,000 annual contract with Xello, Inc. to replace the Naviance platform for “college and career readiness.” These platforms collect extensive student data and can use surveys and algorithms to guide students’ life plans, potentially without full parental oversight.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Pull Consent Item 9.A.13 for a separate vote. What specific student data will Xello, Inc. collect, and how can parents opt their children out without penalty?’
💰 Impact: $140,000 Annually
|
| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
|
Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is set to approve a new list of library materials under Consent Agenda Item 9.A.9. The actual list of books and materials being purchased was not included in the public agenda packet, preventing parental review before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘CA_Library Materials_September 2026’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains controversial materials. Demand the board pull Item 9.A.9 from the consent agenda for a public discussion on the book selection process.
💰 Impact: Lack of Parental Review
|
| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
|
Board to Revise Operating Procedures in Closed Session
The Board will discuss and potentially approve revisions to its own “Team Operating Procedures” in a closed session. Topics include “Community Engagement” and “Student Voice,” which should be debated in public, not behind closed doors before a vote.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Items 10.A.1 and 11.B, the public deserves to hear the full discussion on board operating procedures before you vote. Move this discussion into the open session.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
|
| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
|
District-Wide “Leader in Me” Program Implementation
The district is highlighting its commitment to becoming a “Leader in Me District,” implementing the program for all students by fifth grade. While framed as leadership, this program is a form of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) that can shift focus from academics to subjective character traits.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Items 5.C and 6.A, what is the total cost of the Leader in Me program, including training and materials? Please provide parents with the full curriculum for review before further implementation.’
💰 Impact: Politicizing the Classroom
|
|
✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
|
| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
|
District Proposes Tax Rate Below No-New-Revenue Rate
The Board is proposing a 2026 property tax rate of $0.9690. This rate is substantially lower than the calculated no-new-revenue rate of $1.116639, representing a significant act of fiscal restraint and a direct savings for taxpayers compared to what the district could legally levy.
How to Secure It
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for proposing a tax rate below the no-new-revenue rate. Email the Board (see Official Agenda link): ‘Thank you for your fiscal leadership in proposing a tax rate below the NNR rate. Please approve Item 9.B and make this the new standard for our district.’
✅ Why It Matters: Lower Property Taxes
|
| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
|
District to Save $4.7M by Refinancing Debt
The Board is authorizing the issuance of refunding bonds to refinance existing debt from 2016 and 2018. This action is projected to save taxpayers over $4.7 million in future interest payments, demonstrating responsible financial management.
How to Secure It
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Email the Board (see Official Agenda link) to support Item 9.C. ‘Thank you for proactively managing the district’s debt and saving taxpayers millions. Please continue to look for opportunities to reduce the debt burden on our community.’
✅ Why It Matters: $4.7M in Taxpayer Savings
|
|
|
“Freedom, Prosperity &
Opportunity”
TPPF is a conservative think tank whose mission is to promote and defend liberty, personal responsibility, and free enterprise in Texas and the nation.
Contribute to the mission
Powered by Sentinel Engine |