Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: HORIZON MONTESSORI PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Friday, September 18, 2026 [b784fb0b]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming HORIZON MONTESSORI PUBLIC SCHOOLS agenda. There are 2 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)

Requires Verification

Potential Student Behavior Monitoring Program

📅 Scheduled Action

The board is considering a “Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Handbook” under item 5.B. These systems are often used to implement Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and can involve collecting non-academic data on students’ behavior and mental state, potentially without full parental consent.

Response

INVESTIGATE: The ‘MTSS Handbook’ for Item 5.B is not attached to the public agenda. Contact the district office and demand the full text be published online before the vote. Ask: ‘What specific student data will be collected under this MTSS framework, and what are the parental opt-out rights?’

💰 Impact: Bypassing Parental Consent

ALERT (LEVEL 4)

School Funds for Pro Sports Marketing

📅 Scheduled Action

The board will vote on spending over $5,000 for a “Season Marketing Campaign” with the RGV Vipers, a professional basketball team. This raises questions about whether marketing is a core educational mission and the most prudent use of taxpayer dollars.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the board before the meeting regarding Item 7.A. Ask: ‘What is the total cost of this marketing campaign, and what is the specific educational benefit to students that justifies spending over $5,000 of school funds on a professional sports team?’

💰 Impact: >$5,000

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