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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming GEORGETOWN ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Accepts Controversial ‘Amplify’ Curriculum
The board will vote on accepting ‘Amplify curriculum materials’ from a closed charter school. While presented as a no-cost transfer, Amplify is a national curriculum vendor whose materials have drawn criticism in other communities for their content and alignment.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Before voting on Item X.A, please provide the public with access to the Amplify curriculum materials being accepted. Parents deserve to know what is being taught in our schools.’
💰 Impact: New Curriculum, No Vetting
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague ‘Improvement Plans’ on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve both Campus Improvement Plans and a new District Improvement Plan as part of the bundled ‘Consent Agenda.’ The actual text of these plans, which can contain significant policy shifts on curriculum and student services, was not included in the public agenda packet.
Response
DEMAND A SEPARATE VOTE: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Pull items IX.C and IX.D from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote. The public must be able to review the full text of any District or Campus Improvement Plan before it is approved.’
💰 Impact: Hidden Policy Changes
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
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Taxpayers Defeat Tax Hike, Force Rate Cut
Following the failure of the district’s Voter-Approved Tax Rate Election (VATRE) on November 3rd, the school board is now required to adopt a lower Maintenance & Operations tax rate. This is a direct victory for taxpayers who voted against the increase, forcing the district to live within its means.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Attend the meeting to thank the voters for holding the line on taxes. Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Thank you for respecting the will of the voters on Item X.B. This vote proves that taxpayers are watching and will hold you accountable.’
✅ Why It Matters: Tax Hike Defeated
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