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📍 Drive to HARLINGEN CISD Office   📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming HARLINGEN CISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WARNING (LEVEL 6)
Social-Emotional Learning Program Update
📅 October 6, 2026
The board will receive a presentation on ‘Conscious Discipline,’ a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program. These programs often shift focus from core academics to subjective emotional instruction and can be used to introduce controversial concepts into the classroom on the taxpayer’s dime.
Response

ASK QUESTIONS NOW: Contact the Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees (see the district website for contact info). ‘Regarding Item 4.B, what is the total cost of the Conscious Discipline program, including training and materials? How does the district measure its academic impact and ensure it aligns with our community’s values?’

💰 Impact: Politicizing the Classroom
WATCH (LEVEL 3)
Requires Verification

Vague ‘Fiscal Planning’ Discussion
📅 October 6, 2026
The Finance committee will discuss ‘Fiscal Planning’ without any supporting documents or specific details provided in the public agenda. This lack of transparency prevents taxpayers from knowing if discussions about future tax increases or new debt are planned.
Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees (see district website for contact info). ‘Please provide the public with materials and specific topics for discussion under Item 5.A, Fiscal Planning, before the meeting. Taxpayers deserve to know what is being planned for their money.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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