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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming COMMERCE ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Vague ‘IDEAL Impact’ Program Added to Budget
The board is voting on a budget amendment to fund a payment for ‘IDEAL Impact.’ This name strongly suggests a focus on ‘Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access/Leadership,’ potentially diverting taxpayer funds to ideological consultants or programs with no clear academic purpose.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Commerce ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) regarding Item XV. Ask for a full explanation of the ‘IDEAL Impact’ program, including the vendor, total cost, and contract details, before they vote to add it to the budget.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Ideological Spending
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Shifting Hiring Power from Elected Board to Superintendent
The board is considering a policy change, DC (LOCAL), that would give the Superintendent final, year-round authority to hire and fire contractual staff. This reduces the elected board’s direct oversight and accountability for personnel decisions, placing more power in the hands of an unelected administrator.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Commerce ISD Board and ask them to vote ‘NO’ on Item XIII. The elected board, not an administrator, should have final authority over hiring decisions to ensure accountability to taxpayers.
💰 Impact: Reduced Accountability
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Vague Contract with University of Texas at Austin
The board will vote on an unspecified ‘Interlocal Cooperation Contract’ with the University of Texas at Austin. Without the contract text being public, taxpayers cannot know if this involves student data sharing, curriculum changes with ideological content, or new financial commitments.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The contract for Item XIV was not included in the public agenda. Contact the Commerce ISD Board and demand the full contract be published online for public review before any vote is taken.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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