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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming UVALDE CISD agenda and found 16 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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General Fund Budget Amendment Creates Deficit
The proposed general fund budget amendment #2 increases expenditures by over $1.4 million, resulting in a projected deficit of $964,808. A significant portion of this increase is for facility acquisition and construction, encumbering funds for electrical upgrades.
Response
DEMAND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask the Board to explain how they plan to address the nearly $1 million deficit created by Item 9.A and ensure taxpayer money is not wasted.
💰 Impact: $964,808 Deficit
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| ALERT (LEVEL 8) |
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‘Handle With Care’ Program Raises Privacy Concerns
The Board is asked to approve a ‘no cost’ renewal of the ‘Handle With Care’ program, a collaboration with law enforcement and mental health services. This program involves law enforcement notifying schools when a student experiences trauma, allowing schools to provide ‘trauma-informed support.’ This raises privacy concerns regarding student data sharing and the nature of the ‘trauma-informed support’ provided without explicit parental consent for school intervention.
Response
DEMAND PARENTAL CONSENT: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand that the Board ensure explicit parental consent is required for any school-based ‘trauma-informed support’ or data sharing under Consent Item 11.E.b, ‘Handle with Care Program.’
💰 Impact: Student Privacy Risk / Undisclosed Program Details
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Waivers for Uncertified Teachers
The district plans to approve and submit waivers to TEA, including one that allows the hiring or assignment of uncertified teachers to fill staffing gaps. This could lead to less qualified individuals teaching in classrooms, potentially impacting student education.
Response
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask the Board to prioritize certified teachers and explain the long-term plan to eliminate the need for ‘Uncertified Teachers’ waivers for Item 8.A.
💰 Impact: Reduced Teacher Quality
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Past Approval of SEL Vendor ‘Emergent Tree’
The minutes from the September 21, 2026 meeting, included in the current consent agenda, show the Board unanimously approved a $132,900 purchase from ‘Emergent Tree.’ This vendor is known for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, which can introduce ideological content into classrooms without proper parental oversight.
Response
MONITOR FUTURE CONTRACTS: Review the minutes for Item 11.A to understand past spending on SEL vendors. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) to ask for transparency on all SEL curriculum content and parental opt-out policies.
💰 Impact: $132,900 (Politicized Curriculum)
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Special Education Handbook Cites Taxpayer-Funded Lobbyist TASB
The Special Education Handbook, presented for information, explicitly states it may be revised based on ‘Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) policy recommendations.’ TASB is a taxpayer-funded lobbying organization that often advocates against taxpayer interests at the Legislature.
Response
DEMAND INDEPENDENCE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask the Board to clarify why Item 11.D’s Special Education Handbook relies on policy recommendations from TASB, a taxpayer-funded lobbying group.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Influence
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Faith-Based Mentorship Program Raises Ideological Concerns
The Board is asked to approve a ‘no cost’ MOU with South Texas Youth for Christ (STYFC) for student mentorship and ‘life-skills development’ focusing on ’emotional, mental, physical, and social growth.’ While presented as ‘no cost,’ this faith-based organization’s involvement in student development raises concerns about potential ideological or religious influence in the school environment, especially with the full MOU text missing.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask for the full MOU for Consent Item 11.E.d to ensure the South Texas Youth for Christ program does not introduce ideological or religious content into the school environment.
💰 Impact: Potential Ideological Influence
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Potential Social Media Litigation
The Board will deliberate in closed session regarding potential participation in social media litigation. The nature and scope of this litigation, as well as potential costs or policy impacts, are not disclosed to the public.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask for public disclosure of the details and potential costs of Item 6.D, ‘Deliberation concerning UCISD’s potential participation in social media litigation.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Legal Costs
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Ideological Buzzwords in Improvement Plans
The District and Campus Improvement Plans include objectives and strategies using terms like ‘culture of respect, dignity, safety, and belonging,’ ‘equitable support for special populations,’ ‘trauma-informed classroom training,’ and ‘social-emotional learning.’ These terms can be gateways for ideological programs if not clearly defined and implemented with parental transparency and consent.
Response
DEMAND CLARITY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask for specific definitions and curriculum examples for terms like ‘trauma-informed care’ and ‘social-emotional learning’ in Item 8.C, ensuring parental rights are protected.
💰 Impact: Mission Drift / Politicized Curriculum
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Mental Health MOU — Manual Review Required
The Board is asked to approve a ‘no cost’ renewal of an MOU with Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers for behavioral health supports. While presented as ‘no cost,’ the full details of the program and potential ideological frameworks are unclear due to the missing attachment.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for Consent Item 11.E.a to confirm the full details of the Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers MOU. Demand transparency on all behavioral health programs.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Program Details
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Curriculum Purchase — Manual Review Required
The district plans to approve a $45,998.70 purchase for McGraw-Hill digital science materials for K-3rd grade. While the cover attachment describes the materials, the full ‘McGraw Hill’ attachment (Attachment 10) was not extracted, leaving details of the curriculum content and terms of service unclear.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for Item 8.B to confirm the full details of the McGraw-Hill digital subscription and demand transparency on curriculum content.
💰 Impact: $45,998.70 (Undisclosed Details)
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Missing Financial Report Details (Consent Agenda)
Several financial reports, including ‘Cash and investment activity for September 2026,’ ‘District’s credit card activity for September 2026,’ and ‘Accounts payable checks for September 2026,’ are listed under the consent agenda but their full content was not extracted. This lack of transparency prevents public review of how taxpayer money is being spent.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the files attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for Consent Items 11.C.a, 11.C.b, and 11.C.e to review the full financial reports. Demand these documents be easily accessible and fully transparent.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Financial Details
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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School-Based Health Center Data
The district is reporting on the activity of its School-Based Health Center, which recorded 138 visits in September. The announcement does not detail parental consent for services or data sharing protocols.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask for details on parental consent and data sharing policies for the School-Based Health Center.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Data Sharing
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 5) |
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Donated Tennis Court Renovations
The Board will approve donated work secured by the Terri Rambie Foundation for tennis court renovations at the UCISD Terri Rambie Tennis Complex. This project will be at no cost to the district, improving facilities without using taxpayer funds.
How to Lock It In
SHOW SUPPORT: Show up to thank the Board and the Terri Rambie Foundation for their generous donation to improve school facilities at no cost to taxpayers for Item 10.A.
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| Win (LEVEL 4) |
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Partnership with Uvalde Youth Sports
The Board will approve a ‘no cost’ MOU with Uvalde Youth Sports, Inc., allowing the organization to use UCISD facilities for practices and games. This partnership supports youth development through sports without cost to the district.
How to Lock It In
SHOW SUPPORT: Show up to thank the Board for approving the partnership with Uvalde Youth Sports, Inc. for Consent Item 11.E.c, which benefits the community at no cost to taxpayers.
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| Win (LEVEL 3) |
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Board Recognizes Custodial Team
The Board is recognizing the Morales Junior High custodial team for their outstanding commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming campus, including outdoor spaces. This highlights positive contributions to the school environment.
How to Lock It In
Show up to thank the Board and the Morales Junior High custodial team for their dedication to the school environment.
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| Win (LEVEL 3) |
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T-Mobile Donates $5,000 to Football Program
The Board will approve a $5,000 donation from the T-Mobile Friday Night Lights Sweepstakes to directly support the Uvalde High School Football program. This is a positive win, bringing external funding to school activities.
How to Lock It In
SHOW SUPPORT: Show up to thank the Board and T-Mobile for their donation to the Uvalde High School Football program for Item 10.B.
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