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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming PECOS-BARSTOW-TOYAH ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Vague ‘Improvement’ and ‘Training’ Plans on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve both a ‘Comprehensive Professional Development Plan’ (7.D) and ‘District and Campus Improvement Plans’ (7.E) in a single bundled vote. No details or documents are attached, preventing public review of potential new mandates for DEI, SEL, or other politically-charged initiatives.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for contact details). ‘Pull Items 7.D and 7.E from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. The public must see the contents of these plans before they are approved.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Ideological Programming
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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District Endorses Taxpayer-Funded Lobby Group
The board is formally recognizing graduates of ‘Leadership TASB,’ a program run by the Texas Association of School Boards (Item 3.D). TASB is a taxpayer-funded lobbying group that often works in Austin against property tax relief and parental rights.
Response
ASK A QUESTION: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for contact details). ‘Regarding Item 3.D, how much in taxpayer funds does the district spend annually on TASB membership, fees, and travel for programs like Leadership TASB? Taxpayers should not be forced to fund organizations that lobby against their own interests.’
💰 Impact: Normalizing Lobbyist Influence
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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District Upholds Strong Public Comment Rules
The district’s public comment policy, detailed in an agenda attachment, allows residents to speak for up to five minutes on any topic during regular meetings. This is a strong policy that respects the public’s right to be heard and promotes government accountability.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board during Public Comment (Item 4) for maintaining a strong policy that allows for five minutes of speaking time on any topic. This sets a positive standard for transparency.
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