Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: NIXON-SMILEY CISD – Monday, August 31, 2026

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming NIXON-SMILEY CISD agenda. There are 2 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)

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Vague Library Collection Policy

📅 2026-08-31

The board is considering a new “Collection Development Policy” for school libraries. These policies can be used to introduce controversial materials or limit parental oversight of what books are available to students, but the proposed text has not been made public.

Response

INVESTIGATE: The agenda does not include the text of the proposed library policy. Contact the District Office and demand the full text of the ‘NSCISD Library Media Center Collection Development Policy’ be posted online before the vote so parents can review it.

💰 Impact: Bypassing Parents

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)

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Undisclosed Budget Amendment

📅 2026-08-31

The board plans to amend the 2026-27 budget mid-year. The agenda provides no details on what is being changed, how much money is involved, or the reason for the amendment, preventing public scrutiny of new spending.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office: ‘Regarding the budget amendment for 2026-27, please publish the specific line-item changes and the financial impact online before the meeting. Taxpayers deserve to see where their money is going before you vote.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending

District Info

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800 RANCHO RD, NIXON, TX 78140

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