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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming GALVESTON ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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District Pushes SEL Curriculum to ‘Improve Belonging’
The district’s proposed goals, hidden in a consent agenda attachment for Item 10.L, include using “SEL Curriculum” and “Capturing Kids’ Hearts.” These programs often shift focus from academic fundamentals to subjective emotional programming, using federal Title I funds to do so.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Pull Item 10.L from the Consent Agenda. Parents want schools to focus on academic excellence, not subjective ‘SEL curriculum.’ Taxpayers should not be funding programs like ‘Capturing Kids’ Hearts’ that politicize the classroom.’
💰 Impact: Mission Drift on Taxpayer’s Dime
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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District Sued by State Over Ten Commandments Law
The district is being sued by the State of Texas to force compliance with the law requiring the display of Ten Commandments posters. The board is considering its legal options, which will involve significant taxpayer-funded legal fees to fight a state law.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY ON LEGAL COSTS: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Regarding Item 7.A, what is the total cost to taxpayers to date for fighting the state law on Ten Commandments posters, and what is the projected future cost? Stop wasting taxpayer money fighting a state law.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Legal Fees
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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$155,000 Legal Services Contract on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve a legal services contract with the firm Thompson and Horton for up to $155,000 for the next fiscal year. This large expenditure is on the consent agenda, limiting public discussion about the scope and cost, especially as the district engages in costly litigation against the state.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘I demand Consent Item 10.N be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to see where each member stands on budgeting $155,000 for legal fees.’
💰 Impact: $155,000 (Consultant Contract)
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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District Saves Money by Canceling Uncontested Election
The board is certifying that candidates for District 5-E and 6-F are unopposed. This allows the district to cancel the election for these positions, saving taxpayers the significant cost of holding an unnecessary election.
How to Secure It
SECURE THE WIN: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details) to thank them for following the law on Item 10.AC to cancel the uncontested election, saving taxpayer dollars. This is a good governance practice that should be the standard.
✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Savings
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