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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming WEST 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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Using Holiday Loophole to Delay Public Records
The board is designating ten consecutive business days over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays as days they are not required to process public information requests. While legal, this tactic can be used to strategically delay the public’s right to access government records and obstruct transparency at a critical time of year.
Response
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Contact the West ISD Board (see district website for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 8.C, clustering all PIA non-business days at year-end obstructs transparency. I urge you to spread these days out to ensure timely public access to records.’
💰 Impact: Delayed Public Records
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Undisclosed Changes to ‘District of Innovation’ Plan
The board is voting on unspecified amendments to its “District of Innovation” plan. These plans allow districts to exempt themselves from state laws on issues like teacher certification and class size, but the specific changes being proposed are not detailed in the agenda.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The agenda does not describe the proposed changes. Contact the West ISD Board (see district website for contact info): ‘Before voting on Item 8.E, please publicly post the specific amendments to the District of Innovation plan so parents and taxpayers can review them.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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Adopting Federal Wage Mandates for Construction
The district is adopting a federally mandated wage schedule (Davis-Bacon Act) for all construction projects. This often requires paying inflated, union-scale wages instead of local market rates, increasing the total cost of any new buildings or renovations for local taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the West ISD Board (see district website for contact info) and ask: ‘Regarding Item 8.B, what is the estimated cost increase for future construction projects by adopting the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage schedule versus using local market rates?’
💰 Impact: Inflated Construction Costs
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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District Certifies Ban on DEI Activities
The Board is formally certifying its compliance with SB 12, the state law that bans divisive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and activities. This action affirms the district’s commitment to merit and academic excellence over political agendas.
How to Secure It
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for certifying compliance with the state’s anti-DEI law. Contact the Board (see district website for contact info): ‘Thank you for approving Item 8.D and ensuring West ISD remains focused on academic excellence, not divisive DEI politics.’
✅ Why It Matters: Protects Against Mission Drift
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