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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming LEANDER ISD agenda. There are 6 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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District Lays Groundwork for November Tax Hike Election
The board is reviewing a state-mandated “efficiency audit,” the final step required before it can call a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE). The audit documents confirm the district plans to ask voters for a three-cent M&O tax rate increase on the November 3rd ballot, which would generate an additional $6.7 million from property owners.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: This is the prelude to a tax increase. Show up to the meeting and sign up for public comment. Contact the Leander ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Before you ask voters for more money with a VATRE (Item 9.C.1), show us where you’ve cut spending first. Vote NO on any future tax increase.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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District Sending Delegate to Lobbying Group’s Convention
The board is appointing a delegate to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly. TASB is a taxpayer-funded lobbying organization that often works against parental rights and fiscal conservatism in Austin.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Leander ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Item 9.B.2 uses our resources to participate in TASB, a group that lobbies against taxpayers. I demand this item be discussed separately and that you hold a roll-call vote to show who supports this use of our money.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Board to Approve Budget Change Increasing Deficit by $2.4 Million
The board is voting on a budget amendment that increases the General Fund operating deficit by $2,400,266. This increase is attributed to purchase orders from the previous fiscal year that are now being paid, worsening the district’s financial position ahead of a planned tax hike election.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Leander ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Item 9.C.2 increases the district’s deficit by $2.4 million. I demand this item be pulled for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know why the deficit is growing before you ask for a tax increase.’
💰 Impact: $2.4M Deficit Increase
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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District Implements New Student Data Tracking System
The district is rolling out “Abre,” a comprehensive student data system. The system allows teachers to track a student’s academic progress using seven years of historical test scores and real-time class data, creating a long-term digital file on every child.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Leander ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding the Abre data system in Item 9.A.1, what specific data is being collected, how long is it stored, who has access, and what are the parental opt-out rights? Publish the district’s data privacy agreement with Abre.’
💰 Impact: Student Data Harvesting
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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School Health Committee Members Appointed Without Public Disclosure
The board is voting to approve members to the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC), which influences health curriculum. However, the list of recommended members was not included in the public agenda packet, preventing parents from reviewing their qualifications or potential biases before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The agenda references a list of SHAC members that was not attached. Contact the district office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand the list of proposed members be published online before the board votes on Item 7.C.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Curriculum Influence
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Formally Certifies Compliance with Anti-DEI Law
The board is voting to formally certify to the Texas Education Agency that it is in full compliance with SB 12. This state law prohibits DEI offices, mandatory DEI training, and other politically-driven initiatives, ensuring the district’s focus remains on academics, not activism.
How to Secure It
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for complying with state law and voting to certify its prohibition of DEI. This public vote sets a standard for accountability and ensures taxpayer dollars are focused on education.
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