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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming DICKINSON ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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District Embeds “Social-Emotional Learning” in Official Plans
The 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan (DIP) explicitly calls for strengthening “Districtwide SEL programs” and creating an “equitable environment.” This embeds a political agenda into the district’s core academic mission, using taxpayer funds for social programming rather than focusing on educational fundamentals.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Dickinson ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link). ‘Regarding Item 11, what specific SEL curriculum is being used, what is the cost, and is there a parental opt-out? The district’s focus should be on academic excellence, not social-emotional programming.’
💰 Impact: Politicizing the Classroom
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Undisclosed “Contracted Services” Hidden on Consent Agenda
Item 17.A bundles an unspecified “Contracted Services” proposal (#26-08-1195) for a single up-or-down vote without public discussion. The agenda provides no information on the vendor, the cost, or the nature of the services, preventing any public scrutiny of how taxpayer money is being spent.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Dickinson ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link). ‘I demand Item 17.A, specifically proposal #26-08-1195 for Contracted Services, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know who is being paid and for what before you approve it.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
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District Saves Taxpayers $4.8M by Rejecting Unfunded Mandate
The administration is recommending the board opt out of a state requirement to retrofit school buses with seat belts, a project estimated to cost $4.8 million. By correctly using a budget hardship exemption, the district is avoiding a massive, unfunded state mandate and protecting local tax dollars.
How to Secure It
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to the public hearing on Item 13 to thank the Board for this fiscally responsible decision. Email the Board: ‘Thank you for protecting taxpayers by opting out of the $4.8 million unfunded seat belt mandate. Please vote YES on Item 13.’
✅ Why It Matters: $4.8M Saved
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