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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming TEXARKANA ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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New Course Guide Approved Without Public Review
The district is approving the high school’s entire Program of Studies and Course Description Guide for 2027-2028 on the consent agenda. This document dictates what students are taught and could contain new, politically-motivated courses or curriculum changes without parents’ knowledge.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item VI.M on the official agenda (linked above) to review the 2027-2028 course guide. Contact the District Office to demand this item be pulled from consent for a full presentation on any new courses or significant curriculum changes.
💰 Impact: Politicized Curriculum
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Accepting Grant with Potential Federal Strings
The district is set to accept an ‘Employee Relief Stipend’ from Region 8. These funds often originate from federal programs like ESSER or ARP and can come with long-term hiring mandates or data-sharing requirements that local taxpayers must fund after the grant money is gone.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) regarding Item VI.F. Ask: ‘What is the original source of the Employee Relief Stipend funds, and what conditions, mandates, or data-sharing agreements are attached to this money?’
💰 Impact: Future Unfunded Mandates
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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New Library Book Purchases Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve new library book purchases for all campuses without separate discussion. While some books are routine, these lists can be a vehicle for introducing politically-charged or age-inappropriate materials into schools with no public review.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item VI.I on the official agenda (linked above) to review the proposed book lists. Contact the District Office to ask that any controversial titles be pulled for individual review and a separate vote.
💰 Impact: Politicized School Libraries
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Hidden Spending Changes in Budget Amendments?
The board will vote on unspecified ‘Budget Amendments’ as part of a bundled consent agenda. This process can be used to approve significant spending changes or fund new programs with minimal public scrutiny.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand Item VI.E be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote. Ask: ‘What specific changes are being made to the budget and what is the cost to taxpayers?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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District Responds to Library Book Concerns
The board is taking action to remove specific book titles from school libraries. This indicates the district has a review process in place and is responsive to parent and community concerns about age-inappropriate or ideological content.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Show up to the meeting to thank the board for upholding community standards in school libraries during the vote on Item VI.H. This encourages them to continue prioritizing parental input and sets a positive example for other districts.
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