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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming IRVING 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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Board Proposes to Limit Public and Employee Grievance Hearings
Under Item III.B, the Board will vote on policy changes (DGBA, FNG, GF) that would eliminate automatic in-person hearings for employee, parent, and public grievances. Appeals would be handled by “written submission only” unless three Board members specifically request an oral presentation, making it harder for individuals to be heard. Another change (CH) doubles the spending amount the Superintendent can approve without Board oversight to $100,000.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: This is a major move to reduce accountability. Sign up for public comment on Item III.B. Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Vote NO on the policy changes in Item III.B. The public, parents, and employees deserve the right to be heard by their elected officials, not just submit paperwork.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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District to Finalize Property Tax Levy
The board will vote to approve the 2026 partial tax rolls, which will generate a tax levy of $224.3 million. This action implements the property tax rate of $0.9884, which the board previously approved as a 2.3% tax rate increase in August.
Response
This vote makes the recent tax hike official. Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding Item III.A.3, taxpayers are feeling the pressure of rising appraisals and tax bills. I urge you to find savings and adopt the no-new-revenue rate next year.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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District to Self-Certify Compliance with State DEI Ban
The Board will vote to certify to the state that it is in compliance with SB 12, which bans Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and activities. This is a self-certification, and taxpayers should demand proof that the district has fully eliminated these programs, not just renamed them.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Before voting on Item III.C, please provide a public report detailing the specific steps taken to comply with SB 12. Have all DEI-specific positions been eliminated and what is the process for auditing curriculum and contracts for compliance?’
💰 Impact: Potential ‘Paper Compliance’
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Bus Purchase Funnels Funds to Lobbying Group
The district plans to spend an estimated $672,400 on four new school buses. The purchase will be made through the BuyBoard Cooperative, a program run by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), which lobbies the legislature against taxpayer interests like property tax relief and parental rights.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Pull Consent Item III.A.9 for a separate vote. Why are we using a purchasing co-op run by a lobby group instead of a competitive bid process that could save taxpayer money without funding political activity?’
💰 Impact: Indirect Lobbying Fees
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Undisclosed “Character Development” Agreement
The board will vote on a contract with “Kickstart Kids Martial Arts and Character Development Program.” The agenda does not include the contract itself, hiding the cost, curriculum details, and terms from public view before the vote.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Item III.A.6 should be postponed until the full contract with Kickstart Kids is published for public review. The Board should not approve undisclosed agreements.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Cost & Terms
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