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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming PARIS ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Superintendent Attending TASB-Affiliate Dinner
The Superintendent’s report lists attendance at a North Texas School Boards Association (NTSBA) dinner. NTSBA is a regional affiliate of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), a group that uses taxpayer money to lobby the state legislature against property tax relief and parental rights.
Response
QUESTION THE ASSOCIATION: Contact the Board members. ‘Regarding Item 11.A, why is the district spending time and resources with NTSBA, an affiliate of the anti-taxpayer TASB lobbying group? Paris ISD should serve taxpayers, not associate with groups that lobby against them.’
💰 Impact: Alignment with Anti-Taxpayer Lobby
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New ‘Non-Traditional Instruction’ Committee Proposed
The board will vote on creating a new ‘Non-Traditional Instruction Advisory Committee.’ The agenda provides no definition of ‘non-traditional instruction,’ opening the door for the committee to recommend politically-driven teaching methods or curricula outside of public view.
Response
DEMAND CLARITY: Contact the Board before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item 10, what is the specific mission and scope of the ‘Non-Traditional Instruction Advisory Committee’? Taxpayers deserve a clear definition before a new committee is created.’
💰 Impact: Politicized Classrooms
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Vague ‘Library Materials’ Item on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve ‘Library/Reading Materials’ as part of a bundled consent agenda, with no specific list of books or costs provided. This process can be used to approve controversial materials without public discussion or a separate vote.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board and ask for the list of materials to be published before the vote. ‘Regarding Consent Item 4.B, please pull this item for a separate discussion and vote, and provide the public with a list of the ‘Library/Reading Materials’ being approved.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Content
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