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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming TEXHOMA ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Plan to Weaken Parental Grievance Rights
The board is discussing using its ‘District of Innovation’ (DOI) status to exempt itself from Chapter 26a of the Texas Education Code. This chapter provides a formal process for parents to file grievances about instructional materials, and creating this exemption could significantly weaken parents’ ability to hold the district accountable.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Texhoma ISD board immediately regarding Item 9.I. Urge them to vote NO on any exemption to Chapter 26a grievance procedures. Parents’ right to challenge instructional materials is non-negotiable.
💰 Impact: Reduced Parental Rights
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Appointments to County Appraisal Board
The school board is selecting representatives for the Sherman County Appraisal Board under Item 9.D. These seats have a direct impact on how property values are assessed, which determines the size of every homeowner’s property tax bill.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Texhoma ISD board before the meeting. Ask about the candidates for the Sherman County Appraisal Board seats under Item 9.D and what their philosophy is on property appraisals. Urge the board to select members who will protect homeowners from aggressive appraisal hikes.
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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Vague ‘Summer Mandate’ for Child Nutrition
The board is taking action on a ‘Texas Summer Mandate for Child Nutrition.’ It is unclear if this is a state or federal program, what it requires, and whether it is fully funded or will create new costs for local taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Texhoma ISD board regarding Item 9.H. Ask for the source of this ‘mandate,’ whether it’s a state or federal program, and for a full fiscal note detailing any new costs that will be borne by local taxpayers.
💰 Impact: Potential Unfunded Mandate
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