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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming DEVINE ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Plan to Eliminate State Cap on Class Sizes
Under the ‘District of Innovation’ plan, the board will vote to exempt itself from the state law that limits K-4th grade classes to 22 students. This change would allow the district to increase class sizes in 3rd and 4th grade without needing a state waiver or notifying parents as currently required by law.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Devine ISD Board (see district website for contact info) and attend the meeting on October 19. Ask them to vote NO on the class-size amendment in Item 10.D. ‘State law protects our kids from overcrowded classrooms. Uphold the 22-student cap.’
💰 Impact: Larger Class Sizes
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Superintendent Seeks Authority to Spend $100k Without Board Vote
The board will vote on items 10.A and 10.B, which would double the Superintendent’s spending authority from $50,000 to $100,000 for a single purchase without requiring a specific board vote. This change applies to both local tax dollars and federal grant money, reducing direct oversight by elected trustees on significant expenditures.
Response
Email the Devine ISD Board before Monday’s meeting (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Items 10.A and 10.B, I oppose delegating more spending authority to unelected staff. Please vote NO to keep the $50,000 threshold for board approval and maintain public oversight.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Oversight
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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District Seeks Power to Start School Earlier in August
As part of the ‘District of Innovation’ plan amendments, the board is voting to remove the state-mandated school start date, which is currently the fourth Monday in August. This would give the district the flexibility to start school on any day in August, potentially shortening summer break for families.
Response
Email the Devine ISD Board (contact info on district website) regarding Item 10.D. ‘The state’s school start date law provides predictability for family vacations and student summer jobs. Please reject the amendment to start school earlier in August.’
💰 Impact: Shorter Summer Break
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