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📍 Drive to TERRELL ISD Office   📅 Monday, November 2, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming TERRELL ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Vague ‘District Plans’ and ‘Goals’ Obscure Board’s Intent
📅 November 2, 2026
The board is holding a work session to discuss ‘District Plans’ and ‘Board Goals’ with no supporting documents or details provided to the public. This lack of transparency prevents taxpayers from knowing what policies, spending, or curriculum changes are being considered before they are brought for a final vote.
Response

INVESTIGATE: Attend the work session on Nov. 2 and demand clarity on Items 3.A and 3.B. Email the Board of Trustees (contact info on the district website): ‘What specific ‘District Plans’ and ‘Board Goals’ will be discussed? The public deserves to see the details before the meeting.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
WATCH (LEVEL 4)
Board Restricts Public Comment to Vague Agenda
📅 November 2, 2026
The board is limiting public comments only to the vague items posted for this work session. This procedure prevents parents and taxpayers from addressing the board on other important issues, effectively limiting public accountability.
Response

Email the Terrell ISD Board of Trustees (contact info on the district website): ‘Please restore open public comment at all board meetings. Limiting comments, as in Item 2 of the Nov. 2 agenda, prevents taxpayers from holding you accountable on the full range of district issues.’

💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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