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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming EDINBURG CISD agenda and found 6 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Tax Levy Vote with No Rate Disclosed
The board plans to approve the 2026 property tax levy via Resolution No. 2027-05, which is buried in the Consent Agenda. The agenda fails to state the proposed tax rate or compare it to the no-new-revenue rate, hiding the potential impact on homeowners’ tax bills.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board to pull Item 7.D from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote. Ask: ‘What is the proposed tax rate, how does it compare to the no-new-revenue rate, and what will be the average increase on a homeowner’s tax bill? Post the full text of Resolution 2027-05 immediately.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Student Internet Monitoring Software Purchase
The board is set to approve a $259,125 contract for a ‘Security and Safety Bundle’ that includes student monitoring software. Tools like ‘Lightspeed Alert’ and ‘Classroom’ can track students’ online activity, search terms, and even private messages, creating a surveillance environment in schools.
Response
PROTECT STUDENT PRIVACY: Item 7.N is a massive surveillance software purchase that should not be on the Consent Agenda. Email the Board: ‘What are the specific policies governing the use of the ‘Alert’ and ‘Classroom’ monitoring tools, and how are parents notified when their child’s activity is flagged?’
💰 Impact: Student Surveillance
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague ‘Student Wellness’ Policy Change
The board is considering a ‘First Reading’ of revisions to its ‘Student Welfare Wellness and Health Services’ policy. Without the text of the policy, it’s unclear if these changes introduce controversial Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) concepts, new data collection on students, or other programs that bypass parental authority.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The text for the proposed changes to Policy FFA (LOCAL) under Item 7.B was not included. Contact the District Office and demand the full text be published before any vote. Ask: ‘What specific changes are being made to the Student Wellness policy, and do they involve new SEL programs or student data collection?’
💰 Impact: Potential for Ideological Curricula
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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School Health Council Recommendations Undisclosed
The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is presenting its annual report, including recommendations for the district. SHAC recommendations have been used in other districts to introduce controversial health curricula, but the report’s content is not available for public review before the meeting.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: The SHAC report and its recommendations (Item 7.G) should be public before the board hears them. Contact the District Office and demand the full report be posted online so parents can review the recommendations for themselves.
💰 Impact: Ideological Health Mandates
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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‘Blank Check’ for New Library Books
The board is being asked to approve a list of new library materials for the entire district, but the list of books has not been made public. This ‘blank check’ approach prevents parents and taxpayers from reviewing materials for age-appropriateness before they are purchased with their money.
Response
DEMAND THE LIST: The board should not vote on Item 7.O until the full list of proposed library materials is posted online for public review. Email the Board: ‘Taxpayers and parents have a right to see the book list before you approve it.’
💰 Impact: Inappropriate Content in Libraries
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Student Data Software Renewal
The district is renewing a $28,601 contract for ‘data quality’ and ‘compliance monitoring’ software. These systems can be used to collect and analyze sensitive student data beyond what is necessary for basic education, creating detailed digital dossiers on children without clear parental oversight.
Response
DEMAND DATA TRANSPARENCY: Regarding Item 7.L, what specific student data points does the Instructure Elevate software collect and analyze? Email the Board: ‘Parents have a right to know what information is being collected on their children and who it is shared with.’
💰 Impact: Student Data Harvesting
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