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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD agenda and found 8 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Seeks Exemption from Armed Officer Mandate
The school board will vote on a resolution to claim a ‘Good Cause Exception’ to opt out of the state law (HB 3) requiring an armed security officer on every campus. The district cites a lack of funding and qualified personnel, despite this being a key school safety measure passed by the Legislature.
Response
SHOW UP & SPEAK UP: This is Item 14. Email the Board via the district website: ‘The safety of our children is non-negotiable. What is the district’s specific, alternative plan to keep our schools safe if you opt out of the state’s armed officer requirement?’
💰 Impact: Reduced Student Safety
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No-Bid Purchase Limit May Jump to $50,000
A resolution would increase the district’s ‘Micro-Purchase Threshold’ from $5,000 to $49,999. This change means the administration could spend up to $49,999 on a single purchase without seeking competitive bids or quotes, significantly reducing taxpayer oversight.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE on Item 10.C. Contact the Board via the district website: ‘Raising the no-bid limit to $50,000 reduces transparency and risks wasteful spending. Vote NO on the Resolution Micro-Purchase Threshold.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Competitive Bidding
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District Pays Fees to TASB-Affiliated Group
A report on purchasing cooperative fees reveals the district pays fees to ‘BuyBoard,’ a program of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). This funnels taxpayer money to an organization that actively lobbies the Legislature against taxpayer interests like property tax relief and parental rights.
Response
ASK THE QUESTION: Contact the Board via the district website: ‘Regarding Item 9, why are we paying fees to a TASB-affiliated entity that lobbies against taxpayers? Let’s find purchasing co-ops that don’t use our money against us.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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Improvement Plans Rely on Federal Grants, SEL-Style Programs
The District and Campus Improvement Plans are the blueprint for spending and instruction. These plans confirm the use of federal ESSER funds, which often come with permanent strings attached, and rely on behavioral programs like PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) that can be vehicles for SEL ideology.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board via the district website regarding Items 11.B and 11.C: ‘What are the long-term costs and policy mandates tied to the ESSER funds in the improvement plans? What happens when the federal money runs out?’
💰 Impact: Federal Strings Attached
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Library Book List Includes Political Figures
The proposed library book order for elementary students includes books authored by prominent, active political figures like Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Stacey Abrams. This raises concerns about using taxpayer funds to introduce partisan politics to young K-3 students.
Response
PARENTS, REVIEW THE LIST: Contact the Board regarding Item 6: ‘School libraries should be free from partisan influence. Please remove books by active political figures from the K-3 purchasing list and focus on classic, politically neutral children’s literature.’
💰 Impact: Politicizing the Library
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District Proposes Eliminating Early First Grade Entry
On the recommendation of TASB, the district is proposing a policy change, FD(LOCAL), that would eliminate the current waiver process for academically advanced children to enter first grade early. This removes local flexibility and a valuable option for parents of high-achieving students.
Response
PROTECT LOCAL CONTROL: Contact the Board regarding Item 11.A: ‘Please reject the proposed changes to policy FD(LOCAL). We should preserve the ability for academically ready children to enter first grade early, not eliminate it at TASB’s suggestion.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Parental Options
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The agenda includes an action item for the ‘SHAC Annual Report,’ but the report itself is not attached. The School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) can recommend controversial health and human sexuality curriculum, making this a critical document for parents to review before the board votes.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 16 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm what the SHAC is recommending. The board should not vote on a report that the public cannot see.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Recommendations
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‘Budget Deficit’ Transfer Hidden in Consent Agenda
Buried within the consent agenda’s budget transfers is a line item labeled ‘Budget Deficit *Needs Board Approval*’ for $4,045. While the amount is small, hiding an admission of a budget shortfall in a bundled vote that is typically passed without discussion is a transparency concern.
Response
DEMAND A SEPARATE VOTE: Contact the Board: ‘Please pull Item 7.H from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion. Why is the district running a deficit, and why was this not presented as a standalone item?’
💰 Impact: Reduced Transparency
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