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📍 Drive to BLACKWELL CISD Office   📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming BLACKWELL CISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7)
Requires Verification

District Seeks Waiver from State Tutoring Rules
📅 Scheduled Action
The superintendent is asking for authorization to get a waiver from the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) ‘Accelerated Instruction’ requirements. These rules mandate intensive tutoring for students who fail state exams, so a waiver could mean the district is trying to avoid this responsibility to struggling students.
Response

ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask the board: ‘Regarding Item 6, why is a waiver from student tutoring requirements necessary? What is the district’s specific plan to help struggling students if this state-mandated support is waived?’

💰 Impact: Reduced Academic Support
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)
Requires Verification

Vague ‘Budget Amendments’ Could Hide Spending
📅 Scheduled Action
The board will consider ‘necessary budget amendments’ with no supporting documentation provided on the agenda. This process can be used to shift funds to unapproved projects or cover overspending with little public scrutiny.
Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask the board: ‘Before voting on Item 7.C, please provide a detailed, line-item breakdown of all proposed budget amendments for public review.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending Shifts
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Oversight Needed on Bond Construction Spending
📅 Scheduled Action
The board will take action on ‘bond construction.’ While this is an expected step after a bond passes, this is where cost overruns and non-approved features can be added without direct voter oversight.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask the board: ‘Regarding Item 5, please provide a detailed report on the bond construction budget. Are all projects on time and on budget?’

💰 Impact: Potential Cost Overruns
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