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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming TULOSO-MIDWAY ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Board May Cede Financial Power to Superintendent
The board is considering delegating its authority under the state’s ‘Robin Hood’ finance system (Chapter 49) to the superintendent. This would allow the superintendent to make major financial decisions about taxpayer dollars without a specific, public vote from the board for each transaction.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board of Trustees via the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Do not delegate your authority on Item 9.F. The board’s job is to provide public oversight on all major financial decisions. Vote NO on delegating this power.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Undisclosed Legal Settlement Cost
The board will vote on a settlement with a real estate company over commissions for the new junior high school site. The agenda does not disclose the settlement amount, hiding the potential cost to taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board of Trustees via the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Before the board votes on Item 7.A, the public deserves to know the full cost of the settlement agreement with South Coastal Realty. Please disclose the dollar amount.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Legal Settlement
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Undisclosed Teacher ‘Professional Development’ Plan
The board is approving the annual professional development plan for all teachers. These plans can introduce controversial DEI or SEL training consultants and materials into the district on the taxpayer’s dime, but the plan itself has not been made public with the agenda.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The Professional Development Plan for Item 9.D should be public. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask for a copy. ‘Which vendors or consultants will be used for teacher training, and what is the cost?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Consultant Fees
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Vague ‘Improvement Plans’ May Hide Policy Changes
The board is voting to approve the District and Campus Improvement Plans. These lengthy documents often contain new ideological initiatives like Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or DEI without specific board discussion, and the plans are not attached to the agenda for public review.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The Improvement Plans for Item 9.C should be posted publicly. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask for a copy before the vote. ‘Do these plans include mandates for SEL, DEI, or new student surveys?’
💰 Impact: Embedded SEL/DEI Mandates
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