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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming CLYDE CISD agenda. There are 5 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Committee Laying Groundwork for Future Bond Debt
The district has formed a “Facility Planning Committee” to assess facility needs, which is the first step toward a potential multi-million dollar bond election. While planning is necessary, these committees can be used to create the appearance of public consensus for pre-determined projects, leading to higher property taxes.
Response
MONITOR & ENGAGE: Taxpayers should visit the committee website (www.clydecisdfpc2026.com) mentioned in the presentation for Item 7.1. Email the board and ask for all future committee meetings to be publicly posted and open for public observation to ensure the bond development process is transparent.
💰 Impact: Future Property Tax Increases
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Undisclosed Changes to Employee Compensation Plan
The board is voting on an amendment to the district’s compensation plan without providing the document or a summary of the financial impact. Taxpayers have a right to see the details of any proposed pay raises or changes before they are approved.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: The proposed amendment to the compensation plan in Item 8.5 was not attached to the agenda. Email the board and demand that the vote be postponed until the document and its full financial impact are made public.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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Pre-Registration Rule May Limit Public Comment
The board requires the public to sign up for public comment by 3:00 PM on the day of the meeting. This can prevent parents and taxpayers who learn about an issue late in the day from speaking and holding the board accountable.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the ‘Board Operating Procedures for Public Comment’ file attached to Item 5 in the Official Agenda (linked above). Does the policy offer any flexibility? Email the board to ask them to allow sign-ups until the meeting begins to maximize public participation.
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is approving “HB 3 Goals” without providing the document in the agenda packet. These goals direct district priorities and could potentially include non-academic metrics like Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) instead of focusing purely on core subjects.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The document for Item 8.4, ‘2026-2027 HB 3 Goals,’ was not included in the public packet. Email the board to request the goals be published online before the vote so parents can confirm they are focused on academic excellence.
💰 Impact: Mission Creep
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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District Affirms Ban on DEI in Policies and Contracts
The Board is voting to certify its compliance with state law banning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The district has updated numerous policies for employees, contractors, and the superintendent to explicitly prohibit DEI duties, ensuring taxpayer funds are focused on education, not political agendas.
How to Secure It
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for taking a strong stand against divisive DEI initiatives. This public support during the vote on Item 8.2 encourages them to hold the line and sets a positive example for other school districts.
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