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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming ALICE ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
| 🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9) |
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District May Vote to Weaken Public Records Access
Under Item 9.F, the board will consider a policy related to the Public Information Act (TPIA) and a recent state law, HB 3033. This law allows governments to designate more “non-business days,” a loophole that can be used to delay and obstruct public records requests from parents and taxpayers.
Response
PROTECT TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Alice ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘Regarding Item 9.F, vote NO on any policy that uses HB 3033 to create new “non-business days.” The public’s right to information should be expanded, not obstructed.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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$787,798 Lease Payment Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve a $787,798 payment to “Government Leasing & Finance” as part of a bundled “consent agenda” vote. This could be a lease-purchase scheme, a form of long-term debt taken on without voter approval, hiding the true cost of projects from taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Alice ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘I demand Consent Item 8.B.1 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. What is the $787,798 payment to Government Leasing & Finance for, and is this part of a debt plan that bypassed voters?’
💰 Impact: $787,798 (Possible Non-Voter-Approved Debt)
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Adopting Policy from Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group
The board is set to take action on a local policy, EIF (LOCAL), provided by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB uses taxpayer money to lobby the state legislature against parent-friendly and taxpayer-friendly reforms like property tax relief and school choice.
Response
DEMAND LOCAL CONTROL: Contact the Alice ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘Regarding Item 9.A, please reject policies crafted by the TASB lobbying group and develop local policies that reflect our community’s values, not those of Austin lobbyists.’
💰 Impact: Entrenching Lobbyist Influence
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague ‘Professional Development Plan’ Lacks Detail
The board is voting on a new Professional Development Plan required by state law under Item 9.H. These plans can be used to introduce controversial ideological training for teachers on the taxpayer’s dime, but the district has not provided the plan for public review ahead of the vote.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Alice ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘Before voting on Item 9.H, please publish the full 2026-2027 Professional Development Plan. Taxpayers deserve to see what teacher training they are funding.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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