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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming LAREDO ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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District to Spend $550,000 on Vaguely Defined ‘Testing Materials’
The district plans to spend over half a million dollars on “Testing Materials” from a long list of vendors under a cooperative contract. This large expenditure, funded by local and federal tax dollars, lacks specific details on what materials are being purchased and how they will be used.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Laredo ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 6, please provide a detailed breakdown of the $550,000 expenditure. Taxpayers deserve to know exactly which materials are being purchased from which vendors before this is approved.’
💰 Impact: $550,000 (Vague Justification)
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New Tech Initiatives Raise Student Data Privacy Questions
The district is expanding its use of technology, including the ClassDojo platform and Artificial Intelligence tools. While the district has a proposed AI policy, these platforms can collect significant amounts of student data, which requires strict parental oversight and transparent opt-out procedures.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Laredo ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 7, what specific student data will ClassDojo and new AI tools collect, and what are the explicit, easy-to-use parental opt-out procedures? Please ensure the AI policy is strictly enforced.’
💰 Impact: Student Data Harvesting
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Agenda Item 5 on College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) updates references an attachment titled “4 – 26 LC grads” but the text was not available for analysis. This document could contain important data on student outcomes that deserves public review.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘4 – 26 LC grads’ attached to Item 5 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the data it contains regarding Laredo College graduates.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Student Data
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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District Proposes Responsible AI Policy to Protect Student Data
The district is developing an AI governance policy that prohibits using public AI systems for confidential student data and requires human oversight for evaluations. This is a commendable, proactive step to protect student privacy while leveraging new technology.
How to Secure It
SECURE AND AMPLIFY: Contact the Laredo ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Thank you for developing a responsible AI policy under Item 7 that prioritizes student data privacy. Please ensure this is formally adopted and strictly enforced.’
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