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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming HICO ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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District May Use New Law to Delay Public Records
The board is voting to designate certain days as “non-business days” for the purpose of the Texas Public Information Act. This new power, granted by state law (HB 3033), allows the district to legally delay its response to public records requests, making it harder for parents and taxpayers to get timely information.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Hico ISD Board before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item V.B.6, I urge you to vote NO. While HB 3033 allows you to designate non-business days, choosing to do so weakens transparency and obstructs the public’s right to information.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Opaque Changes to Board Operating Rules
The board is voting to approve new “Operational Procedures” without publishing the proposed changes for public review. These procedures govern how the board operates and could include changes that limit public comment time, restrict access, or reduce overall transparency.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: The proposed ‘Operational Procedures’ for Item V.B.9 are not attached to the agenda. Contact the Hico ISD administration and demand the proposed changes be published online so the public can review them before the vote.
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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New Teacher Evaluation for Unidentified Curriculum
The board is approving a new teacher evaluation rubric specifically for the “Bluebonnet Curriculum.” Without seeing the rubric or knowing what this curriculum contains, it’s unclear if this change is meant to enforce a specific, potentially controversial, teaching method or ideology on the taxpayer’s dime.
Response
ASK QUESTIONS NOW: Regarding Item V.B.11, contact the Hico ISD Board. ‘What is the “Bluebonnet Curriculum,” and why does it require a special teacher evaluation rubric? Please provide a copy of both the curriculum and the proposed rubric for public review before any vote.’
💰 Impact: Politicized Classrooms
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Lease Agreement Needs Scrutiny
The board is voting on a “Lease Agreement” for an old school building without providing the terms or financial details in the agenda. This could be a routine transaction, or it could be a way to acquire property or take on debt without direct voter oversight.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The agenda for Item V.B.5 lacks the actual lease agreement. Contact the Hico ISD administration and ask for the full text of the agreement to be posted online before the vote so taxpayers can see the financial terms.
💰 Impact: Potential Hidden Debt
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