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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD agenda and found 6 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Changes to Parent and Employee Complaint Process
The board is voting on revisions to the official grievance policies for both employees (DGBA) and parents/students (FNG), hidden on the consent agenda. Without the text of the changes, it’s unknown if the district is making it harder for parents and staff to hold the administration accountable.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the board at comments@eeisd.org: ‘I demand Consent Item 6.c.1 be pulled for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. The public deserves to see the proposed changes to grievance policies before you vote.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Accountability
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Student Data Sharing with Regional ‘Security Center’
The district is entering into two agreements to join a ‘Regional Security Operations Center’ (RSOC) run by UT Austin and UTRGV. The agenda doesn’t specify what student or staff data will be shared with this entity or for what purpose, raising privacy and surveillance concerns.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the board at comments@eeisd.org: ‘Regarding Items 6.b.4 and 6.b.5, what specific student data will be shared with the RSOC, and what are the privacy protections? Please publish the agreements before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Student Data Privacy Risk
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Vague ‘Governance Coaching’ Contract
The district plans to hire law firm O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo for ‘Lone Star Governance Coaching.’ The cost and specific deliverables of this coaching are not disclosed, raising questions about its value and purpose.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Email the board at comments@eeisd.org: ‘Pull Item 6.b.9 from the Consent Agenda. What is the total cost of this Lone Star Governance coaching contract and what are the measurable deliverables for taxpayers?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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Paving the Way for Future Debt
The board is hiring CSJ Group for a ‘Districtwide Facilities Assessment and Masterplan.’ These plans are often the first step toward a multi-million dollar bond proposal, and the cost of this initial contract is not disclosed to the public.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the board at comments@eeisd.org: ‘Regarding Item 6.b.10, what is the cost of this masterplan contract with CSJ Group, and is this study intended to justify a future bond election?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed (Precursor to Bond)
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Undisclosed Consultant Contract on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve a ‘Consulting Agreement’ with Frances Rocha for the 2026-2027 school year. The agenda provides no details on the services to be rendered or the cost to taxpayers, hiding the expense on the consent agenda.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Email the board at comments@eeisd.org: ‘Pull Item 6.b.8 from the Consent Agenda. Who is Frances Rocha, what services will be provided, and what is the total cost to taxpayers?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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Restrictive Public Comment Rules
The district requires citizens to email their name and topic by 6:00 PM on the day of the meeting to speak. This rule prevents taxpayers from commenting on issues that arise during the meeting itself, limiting spontaneous public feedback and accountability.
Response
Email the Board at comments@eeisd.org: ‘Please reform the public comment rules in Item 3 to allow citizens who attend the meeting in person to sign up to speak on the spot, not just hours in advance.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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