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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming LEWISVILLE ISD agenda and found 9 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Undisclosed Lobbying Platform up for Vote
The board plans to approve its official lobbying priorities for the next Texas Legislative Session, but has not disclosed those priorities to the public. This is a vote to spend taxpayer resources on lobbying, without telling taxpayers what positions the district will take in their name.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up and speak against Item M.3. Email the Board via the district website: ‘A vote on a secret lobbying platform is an insult to taxpayers. Postpone this vote until the full legislative agenda is made public.’
💰 Impact: Secret Lobbying Agenda
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$27 Million Spending Bundle on Consent
The board is set to approve nearly $27 million in ‘cooperative purchases’ bundled into a single consent vote. This includes $970,000 for vague ‘Professional Development’ and $9 million for ‘Teaching Aids’ and software, with no specific vendors or curriculum named, potentially hiding ideological spending.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board via the district website: ‘I demand Consent Item J.1.d be pulled for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to see the details before you approve $27 million in spending.’
💰 Impact: Potential Ideological Spending
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Ideological Programs in School ‘Improvement’ Plans
The district is approving ‘Local Improvement Plans’ for multiple struggling schools that embed ideological programs as official strategy. The plans for Lakeland, Central, and Indian Creek elementary schools explicitly call for using ‘Restorative Practices’ and ‘Second Step’ (an SEL curriculum), diverting focus from core academics.
Response
Email the Board via the district website: ‘Regarding Item M.2, school improvement plans should focus on proven academic strategies, not ideological programs like SEL and Restorative Practices. Vote NO on these plans.’
💰 Impact: Politicizing the Classroom
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Board to Finalize $622.5 Million Tax Levy
Under Item J.4.b, the board will give final approval to the 2026 property tax roll, locking in a total tax levy of $622,489,969. While the tax rate was set in August, this vote makes the final property tax bills a reality for homeowners.
Response
Email the Board via the district website: ‘The $622.5 million tax levy in Item J.4.b is a heavy burden on families. I urge you to seek all possible savings and adopt the no-new-revenue rate next year.’
💰 Impact: $622.5M Tax Levy
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Secret Appointments to Health Curriculum Council
The board is voting to approve members of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), the influential body that recommends health and sex-ed curriculum. However, the list of proposed members has not been made public, preventing parental review of who will shape these sensitive policies.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board via the district website: ‘Postpone the vote on Item M.1. Parents have a right to see the list of proposed SHAC members before you approve them.’
💰 Impact: Loss of Parental Oversight
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Bond Project Runs $2.1 Million Over Budget
The Downing Middle School bond project is already $2.1 million over budget, and the board is being asked to approve the overage. The district plans to cover this with land sale funds and bond interest earnings, masking the true cost of the project not staying on budget.
Response
Email the Board via the district website: ‘Regarding Item J.1.e.1, why is this bond project already $2.1M over budget? Taxpayers approved a specific amount and expect fiscal discipline.’
💰 Impact: $2.1M Cost Overrun
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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$200,000 for Vague ‘Academic Audit’
The district plans to approve a two-year, $200,000 contract for an ‘Academic Programs Audit.’ The contract lacks specific deliverables, opening the door for mission creep and spending on vague consulting services with no clear benefit to students or taxpayers.
Response
Email the Board via the district website: ‘Regarding Consent Item J.1.a, what are the specific, measurable deliverables for this $200,000 audit? Taxpayers deserve to know what they are buying before you approve this contract.’
💰 Impact: $200,000
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| WATCH (LEVEL 3) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is asked to approve a ‘Replat’ for Flower Mound High School on the consent agenda, but the supporting documents are not included in the public packet. Without the details, taxpayers cannot know if this involves a sale, purchase, or other change to public property.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Consent Item J.3.c attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains hidden policy changes or financial transfers.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 5) |
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District Saves $53k on Bond Project
The district is closing out the High School Track Replacement project, which was completed $53,606 under the approved budget. This demonstrates responsible management of taxpayer-funded bond projects.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Email the Board via the district website: ‘Thank you for the fiscal discipline shown on Item J.2.a, bringing the track project in under budget. This should be the standard for all bond projects.’
✅ Why It Matters: $53,606 Saved
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