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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming HARLETON ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Adopting Policy from Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group
The board is scheduled to adopt “Update 127,” a package of pre-written policies from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). While districts need to update policies, relying on TASB means using materials from an organization that actively lobbies the Legislature for higher taxes and against parental rights.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact details): ‘On Item 7.B, I request a roll-call vote. Why is the district paying for and adopting policy from TASB, a group that lobbies against taxpayer interests in Austin? We should seek policy counsel that aligns with our community’s values.’
💰 Impact: Entanglement with Lobbyists
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Taxpayer-Funded SEL Books for School Libraries
The board will vote to approve a $2,404 book purchase (Item 7.A) and discuss a second list (Item 9.B). Multiple titles on these lists are tagged by the vendor with “Social-Emotional Learning” (SEL), a framework often used to introduce controversial social concepts into schools.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact details): ‘Regarding Items 7.A and 9.B, please pull any books tagged with ‘Social-Emotional Learning’ for individual review. Taxpayer funds should support academic excellence, not ideological frameworks in our libraries.’
💰 Impact: $2,404 for SEL-tagged books
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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 Certifies Compliance with Anti-DEI Law
The board will formally certify its compliance with Senate Bill 12, a state law that prohibits Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and activities in public schools. This action affirms the district’s commitment to following state law and protecting students from divisive ideologies.
How to Secure It
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for their work to comply with SB 12. Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact details): ‘Thank you for your leadership in certifying compliance with Senate Bill 12 under Item 7.C. This is a welcome step in ensuring our schools focus on academics, not divisive DEI initiatives.’
✅ Why It Matters: Protects Against DEI
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