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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming HOOKS ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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New Student Discipline Code Hidden from Public
The board is set to approve the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct on the consent agenda, but the document itself was not included for public review in the agenda packet. This document dictates school discipline and student rights, and could contain new policies on issues like DEI or restorative justice that parents should see before they are approved.
Response
INVESTIGATE & DEMAND A VOTE: Find the Student Code of Conduct on the district’s website or request it. Contact the Hooks ISD board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Pull Item 7.D from the consent agenda for a full discussion and a recorded vote. Parents must be able to review the Student Code of Conduct before it is adopted.’
💰 Impact: Hidden Policy Changes
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$358k Equipment Purchase Using Grant with Unknown Terms
The district is spending $358,673 on equipment from ‘Pocket Nurse’ using a JET Grant, all bundled in the consent agenda. Taxpayers and parents need to know what this equipment is, what data it might collect, and what long-term obligations are attached to the grant money before this large purchase is approved without discussion.
Response
PULL FROM CONSENT: Contact the Hooks ISD board (see official agenda for contact info) and demand: ‘Item 7.E is a major expenditure using grant funds with unknown terms. Pull it from the consent agenda for a full presentation on the equipment’s purpose and the grant’s requirements.’
💰 Impact: $358,673 (Grant Strings?)
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Bus Purchase Tied to Undisclosed Grant Strings
The district plans to spend $314,964 on two new buses, partially funded by an unnamed grant. While grants can save local money upfront, they often come with long-term federal or state strings attached, such as data reporting or other mandates that taxpayers must fund after the grant money is gone.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Hooks ISD board (see official agenda for contact info) and ask: ‘Regarding Consent Item 7.C, what are the terms of the grant funding the bus purchase? The public deserves to know about any long-term obligations before this is approved.’
💰 Impact: Future Unfunded Mandates
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