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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming PARADISE ISD agenda. There are 5 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Vote to Certify Compliance with State’s DEI Ban
The board will hold a public hearing (Item 5.A.1) and then vote (Item 5.D.7) on certifying its compliance with SB 12, the state law banning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. This is a critical opportunity for the public to ensure taxpayer money is not being spent on divisive, prohibited ideological initiatives.
Response
ATTEND AND SPEAK: Sign up for the public hearing on Item 5.A.1 to support full compliance with the state’s DEI ban. Then, stay for the vote on Item 5.D.7 and demand a roll-call vote to get every trustee on the record.
💰 Impact: Enforcing State Law
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School Board to Cancel Trustee Election
The board is set to cancel the upcoming trustee election because all candidates are running unopposed (Item 5.D.3). While permitted by state law, this denies voters the opportunity to affirm or reject candidates at the ballot box and can lead to a lack of accountability.
Response
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Contact the Paradise ISD administration. ‘Why is there no competition for school board seats? What is the district doing to encourage more community members to run for office and ensure voters have a choice in the future?’ Find contact information on the district’s official website.
💰 Impact: No Voter Choice
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Undisclosed Contract with ESC Region 11
The board is voting to approve a contract with the regional Education Service Center (ESC Region 11) without the contract’s text being publicly available in the agenda. These contracts can include services for controversial programs that are not transparent to parents and taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Paradise ISD Board. ‘Postpone the vote on Item 5.D.5 until the full contract with ESC Region 11 is made public. Taxpayers deserve to know what services they are paying for before the contract is approved.’ Find board contact information on the district’s official website.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Program Costs
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Vague ‘LASO Grant’ on Agenda
The board is discussing a ‘LASO Grant’ with no details provided about the source of the funds, the amount, or any attached requirements. Grants often come with long-term financial obligations or policy strings that taxpayers must fund after the initial money is gone.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Paradise ISD Board. ‘Regarding Item 5.C.1, please provide the public with the full grant application and details on any ongoing costs or policy mandates for the district before any action is taken.’ Find board contact information on the district’s official website.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Grant Strings
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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Paradise ISD Protects Public Comment Rights
The district’s agenda for public comment explicitly states the board cannot prohibit criticism of itself or its employees and does not impose specific time limits. This policy protects the public’s right to hold officials accountable, setting a positive example for transparency.
How to Secure It
Show up to thank the Board for maintaining strong public comment rules under Item 2. This sets a positive example for other districts that try to limit public input and should be publicly commended.
✅ Why It Matters: Strengthened Public Access
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