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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD agenda. There are 5 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Action to Adopt 2026 Property Tax Rate
The board will vote to set the property tax rate for the upcoming year. This is the single most important vote determining the size of residents’ property tax bills, yet the proposed rate is not disclosed in the agenda.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up Wednesday and demand the board adopt the No-New-Revenue tax rate. Contact the Board of Trustees via the district website: ‘Vote YES on the No-New-Revenue Rate to protect taxpayers from rising appraisals.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| 🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9) |
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Student Data Agreement with GPS Tracking Firm
The district is considering a “Student Data Protection Agreement” with a company named UniteGPS. This raises serious questions about student surveillance, what data is being collected via GPS, who has access to it, and for what purpose.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board of Trustees via the district website: ‘Regarding Item 11.a, publish the full UniteGPS contract before the vote. Parents have a right to know what student data is being collected and why.’
💰 Impact: Student Data Harvesting
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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‘Disproportionality’ Plan Hidden in Consent Agenda
Buried in the consent agenda is a “Significant Disproportionality Plan.” These plans are often driven by federal pressure and can lead to race-based discipline quotas or policies, weakening classroom management and safety.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board of Trustees via the district website: ‘Pull Item 8.f.i from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote. What specific policies are being proposed in the name of disproportionality?’
💰 Impact: Race-Based Discipline Policies
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Undisclosed ‘American History and Civics’ Grant
The board is set to approve a “Project L3 American History and Civics Education Grant.” The source of the grant and any attached curriculum or policy mandates are not disclosed in the agenda, creating a risk of ideological strings attached.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board of Trustees via the district website: ‘Regarding Item 9.a, what is the source of this grant and what are its requirements? Please publish the full grant application and award letter before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Curriculum Strings Attached
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Purchases Tied to Lobby Group’s Policy
The consent agenda includes approval for requisitions under a policy from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB is a taxpayer-funded lobby group that often works against taxpayer interests and parental rights in Austin.
Response
MONITOR AND QUESTION: Contact the Board of Trustees via the district website: ‘Regarding Item 8.a.viii, why is the district using purchasing policies from TASB, a political lobby group, instead of developing its own transparent local policies?’
💰 Impact: Influence by Anti-Taxpayer Lobby
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