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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming GOOSE CREEK CISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District to Pay Lobbying Group $164k for ‘Curriculum Audit’
The board will vote on a $164,059 contract with the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) for a ‘Curriculum Management Audit.’ TASA is a registered lobby group that uses taxpayer money to lobby the Legislature against reforms like property tax relief and school choice. This contract uses local tax dollars to fund an organization that actively works against taxpayer interests in Austin.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board (contact info on the district website) and demand Item 8.A.11 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Ask them: ‘Why are we paying $164,059 to a lobby group that works against taxpayers instead of using that money in the classroom?’
💰 Impact: $164,059 to Lobby Group
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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District Proposes New ‘Blackout Days’ for Public Records
The board is voting to designate 10 additional ‘non-business days’ in 2027, on which the district is not required to respond to Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) requests. While a new state law allows this, it creates new delays for parents and taxpayers seeking public records and reduces government transparency. This makes it harder for the public to get timely information and hold the district accountable.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board (contact info on the district website) and ask that Item 8.A.6 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. Ask them: ‘Why is the district choosing to create more delays for public information requests? We need more transparency, not less.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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‘Improvement Plans’ for 7 Schools Need Public Scrutiny
The district is developing ‘Turnaround’ and ‘Targeted Improvement Plans’ for seven schools due to low performance ratings. While improvement is needed, these plans often become vehicles for unvetted consultants or controversial curricula like ‘trauma-informed care’ and ‘Positive Behavior Interventions (PBIS).’ The actual plans are not in the agenda, so parents must review them online before the November 17th approval vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE & SPEAK UP: Review the improvement plans for De Zavala Elem, Highlands Elem, Baytown Jr, Harlem Elem, and Horace Mann Jr on the district website (links in agenda attachment). Email the Board (contact info on district website) with questions before the November 17 vote: ‘What specific curricula, training, and consultants will be used in these School Improvement Plans, and what is the total cost?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Curricula
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