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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming WESTBROOK ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Over $50K Payment to Austin Lobby Group
The board is scheduled to approve a payment of over $50,000 to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) for an insurance premium. While presented as a routine purchase, these payments help fund an organization that actively lobbies the Texas Legislature against taxpayer interests like property tax relief and parental rights.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Westbrook ISD board (see official agenda for contact info) and ask them to pull Item 13 for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Ask: ‘Why are we sending over $50,000 to a lobby group like TASB instead of finding a private-sector insurance provider that doesn’t work against taxpayers?’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Undisclosed District Improvement Plan Up for Vote
The board will vote to approve the 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan without providing the text of the plan in the public agenda. These plans can be vehicles for introducing controversial Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives into the curriculum.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Westbrook ISD board before the meeting. Ask them to publish the full text of the District Improvement Plan online before voting on Item 12. ‘Parents and taxpayers have a right to review the District Improvement Plan before the board votes to approve it.’
💰 Impact: Potential SEL/DEI Programs
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District Reviewing TASB-Provided Policies
The Superintendent’s report includes a review of policies from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). This signals the district’s reliance on a taxpayer-funded lobby group to write its local rules, potentially adopting policies that do not align with local community values or state law.
Response
ASK QUESTIONS: During the Citizen’s Forum, ask the board which specific TASB policies are under review (mentioned in Item 8) and whether the district has an independent legal review process to ensure they serve Westbrook students and taxpayers, not Austin lobbyists.
💰 Impact: Lobbyist-Written Policies
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