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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming ITALY ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Considers Insurance from Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group
Item 10.B is a discussion on using the TASB Risk Management fund for property and liability coverage. While TASB provides insurance, it is also one of the state’s largest taxpayer-funded lobbying groups, often working in Austin to oppose property tax relief and parental rights.
Response
This is a discussion item. Email the Italy ISD Board now: ‘Before any vote, please provide the board and the public with competitive insurance quotes from non-lobbying entities. Taxpayer dollars should not subsidize TASB’s political agenda.’
💰 Impact: Indirect Lobbying Fees
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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District Plans Push for ‘Social-Emotional Learning’
Under Items 8.C and 8.D, the district and both campus improvement plans call for implementing ‘Social-Emotional Learning programs.’ While framed as mental health support, SEL can shift focus from core academics to subjective, values-laden instruction and student data collection.
Response
Email the Italy ISD Board before the vote on Items 8.C and 8.D. Ask: ‘What specific SEL curriculum will be used? Will parents have the right to review all materials and opt their children out of any surveys or lessons?’
💰 Impact: Mission Creep in Classrooms
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Item 8.A.3 on the consent agenda approves the purchase of library books for both campuses. While the elementary list was provided, the high school book list was not included in the public packet, preventing parental review of the titles being purchased.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘High School Book List Fall 2026’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see what books are being purchased. Email the board to pull Item 8.A.3 from consent if any titles are inappropriate.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Book Content
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Item 8.A.2 on the consent agenda approves an interlocal agreement with the Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative. The actual agreement document was not included in the public packet, preventing review of its terms or associated vendors.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Italy ISD Board: ‘Pull Item 8.A.2 from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. The public deserves to see the full agreement with Region 10 before it is approved.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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New Parent Comment Portal Boosts Transparency
The district is implementing a new online portal for parents to submit comments directly to administrators and the board, as required by a 2025 state law. This creates a direct, public channel for parental feedback on school operations and policies.
How to Lock It In
Contact the Italy ISD Board to thank them for highlighting this new tool in Item 7. Ask how they will ensure all comments are logged and addressed, making this a meaningful feedback loop, not just a suggestion box.
✅ Why It Matters: Increased Accountability
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