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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming MISSION CISD agenda and found 6 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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$2.4M in New Debt for Buses Without Voter Approval
The administration is asking for approval to purchase 15 school buses for $2,444,977 using a ‘Maintenance Tax Note.’ This is a form of debt, like a loan, that does not require voter approval, bypassing taxpayer consent for a major capital purchase.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up Wednesday and sign up for public comment. Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 7.B.1.(d), taxpayers must approve long-term debt. Fund necessary purchases through the budget or put the debt on the ballot. Vote NO on issuing tax notes without voter approval.’
💰 Impact: $2.4M (No Voter Approval)
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Adopting Policy from Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group
The board is considering a ‘First Reading’ of policy changes from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB is a taxpayer-funded lobbying organization that frequently opposes property tax relief, transparency, and school choice initiatives at the state legislature.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 6.A.2 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the policy details. Contact the Board: ‘I oppose adopting policies from TASB, which lobbies against taxpayer interests. Please vote NO and seek policy guidance from sources that respect taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: Entrenching Lobbyist Influence
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Renewal of ‘Professional Development’ Contract
The board is set to renew a contract for ‘Professional Development’ valued at over $100,000. The agenda provides no details on the vendor or the content of the training, which could be a vehicle for introducing politically charged ideologies to teachers.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 7.B.1.(g) in the Official Agenda (linked above) to identify the vendor and the nature of the training. Email the Board: ‘Taxpayers deserve to know what is being taught to teachers. Please publish the full contract and training materials for Item 7.B.1.(g) before any vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Using One-Time Federal Funds for HVAC
The district is relying on one-time federal ESSER funds for major HVAC projects, with a remaining balance of approximately $14 million. Using temporary pandemic relief dollars for permanent infrastructure creates a future funding cliff that local taxpayers will have to cover for maintenance and eventual replacement.
Response
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 5.A.2, what is the plan to maintain and replace this ESSER-funded equipment once the federal money is gone? Taxpayers deserve a long-term funding plan, not a fiscal cliff.’
💰 Impact: Future Taxpayer Burden
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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Monitoring Student Social-Emotional Needs
The 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan includes a goal to ‘Monitor the social and emotional needs of students to include character education.’ This language is often a precursor to implementing formal Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs that can introduce controversial, non-academic concepts into the classroom on the taxpayer’s dime.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 4.B.1, what specific curriculum or metrics will be used to monitor students’ social and emotional needs? Parents must be able to review all materials before they are approved.’
💰 Impact: Politicized Classrooms
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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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Public Review of Proposed Library Books
In compliance with state law (SB 13), the district is posting a list of proposed library books for a 30-day public review period before the board votes to approve them. This process gives parents and taxpayers a crucial opportunity to see what materials are being considered for school libraries.
How to Lock It In
ENGAGE AND REVIEW: This is transparency in action. Parents should review the full book list attached to Item 4.B.4 on the official agenda and provide feedback to the board before the October 20 deadline.
✅ Why It Matters: Increased Transparency
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