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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming LAREDO ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Plan to Renew ‘District of Innovation’ Status
The district is planning to renew its ‘District of Innovation’ (DOI) status, which grants it exemptions from state law. The proposal continues an exemption from teacher certification rules, allowing the district to hire uncertified individuals to teach Career/Technical Education (CTE) and other non-core elective courses.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Laredo ISD board (see official agenda for contact info). Ask regarding the DOI renewal in Item 3: ‘What specific qualifications and vetting processes are used for uncertified instructors hired under the District of Innovation plan?’
💰 Impact: Lowered Hiring Standards
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Vague $198k ‘Psychological Services’ Contract
The agenda includes a $198,875 procurement for ‘Psychological Services’ from several outside vendors, funded by special education dollars. The document detailing the actual scope of these services was not included in the provided materials, leaving taxpayers in the dark about what is being purchased.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES’ attached to Item 6 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the scope of these services and ensure they are clinical, not ideological.
💰 Impact: $198,875.00
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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District Adopts AI Ethics and Accountability Rules
The district is adopting the state-mandated AI Code of Ethics, which requires human oversight of AI decisions, transparency for the public, and vendor accountability. This is a proactive step to ensure new technology serves students and taxpayers without compromising privacy or accountability.
How to Lock It In
SUPPORT THIS: Contact the Laredo ISD board (see official agenda for contact info) to thank them for proactively adopting the AI Code of Ethics under Item 7. This sets a standard for responsible technology use that protects student data and ensures human accountability.
✅ Why It Matters: Improved Accountability
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