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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming EVANT ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Agenda Cites Lobby Group TASB Policy
The agenda’s legal notice for closed meetings explicitly references ‘TASB Policy BEC(LEGAL).’ This confirms the district uses policy services from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), a registered lobby firm that advocates for higher taxes and opposes parental rights initiatives at the Texas Legislature. Taxpayer dollars are being used to fund this political activity through membership dues.
Response
ASK THE QUESTION: During public comment, ask the board: ‘How much in taxpayer money did Evant ISD pay in dues and fees to TASB last year?’ Demand the district withdraw from organizations that lobby against taxpayer interests.
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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Vote on Secret ‘Targeted Improvement Plan’
The board will vote to approve a ‘Targeted Improvement Plan’ under Item 6.2. These plans, often mandated for underperforming schools, can be used to hire expensive consultants or implement controversial new curricula. The plan document itself was not included in the public agenda, preventing taxpayers from reviewing it before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the District Office and demand that the full text of the ‘Targeted Improvement Plan’ for Item 6.2 be posted online for public review before the board votes on it.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Consultant Fees
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District Improvement Plan Hidden from Public
The board is scheduled to approve the 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan, a key document outlining district-wide goals, spending, and strategies. By not attaching the plan to the public agenda for Item 6.3, the board is asking for a blank check from taxpayers on policies that could impact curriculum and the budget for years to come.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office and ask why the ‘District Improvement Plan’ for Item 6.3 was not included in the public agenda. Urge the board to postpone the vote until the public has had a chance to review the document.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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