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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming SEGUIN ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Paying $175,000 for Vague ‘Strategic Alignment’ Consulting
The board is set to approve a $175,000 contract with BLUE Jean Educational Consulting, LLC, hidden inside the consent agenda. The contract is for vague services like “organizational improvement,” “leadership development,” and “strategic alignment” with no clear, measurable deliverables for taxpayers. This is a significant expense for advice and planning at a time when district performance is struggling, with many campuses rated C or D.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees. ‘Pull Item 8.O from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and a roll-call vote. What specific, measurable outcomes will the district receive for this $175,000 contract, and how will it directly improve student achievement?’
💰 Impact: $175,000 for consulting with no guaranteed outcomes.
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Expiring Grant Leaves Taxpayers with a $360,000 Bill
The district is renewing its agreement with “Communities in Schools” for $359,531, an increase of nearly $50,000 from last year. The district’s own agenda notes this increase is “due to a CIS grant ending.” This is a classic fiscal cliff: a grant-funded program was expanded, and now that the outside money is gone, local taxpayers are expected to pick up the growing tab. The program provides non-academic services like “counseling” and “supportive guidance,” which can be a vehicle for controversial social-emotional programming.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees. ‘Regarding Item 8.P, why are local taxpayers funding a $50,000 increase for this program now that grant money has expired? What is the curriculum for the ‘counseling’ and ‘supportive guidance’ services, and can parents review all materials and opt their children out?’
💰 Impact: $49,952 annual increase now funded by local taxpayers.
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Health Council Focuses on ‘Mental Health’ Initiatives
The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is presenting its annual report, which lists “Mental Health” as a key topic of interest for the year. While student well-being is important, this often serves as an entry point for school-based mental health screenings, surveys, and social-emotional learning programs that can operate without full parental transparency or consent.
Response
Monitor: This is an informational item, but parents should track the SHAC’s activities. Ask the board: ‘What specific ‘Mental Health’ programs or curricula is the SHAC considering, and will parents have the absolute right to review all materials and opt-out of any related screenings or instruction?’
💰 Impact: Potential for future spending on subjective “wellness” programs and data collection on students.
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 1) |
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Good Governance: District Saves Money by Canceling Unopposed Election
The Board is taking action to cancel the November election for two trustee positions where the incumbents are running unopposed. This is a common-sense move authorized by state law that saves taxpayers the significant cost of administering an election with a predetermined outcome.
How to Secure It
Acknowledge: This is a routine but positive example of fiscal responsibility. Taxpayers can thank the board for not spending money on an unnecessary election.
✅ Why It Matters: N/A (Taxpayer Savings)
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