Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: PREMONT ISD – Monday, September 21, 2026 [307e4891]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming PREMONT ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7)

State Agency Escalates Intervention in District

📅 Scheduled Action

The district is reporting a “Notice of Escalated Intervention Requirements” from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). This is a formal warning that indicates significant academic or governance failures, which could lead to loss of local control and directly impacts the value of taxpayer investment in the schools.

Response

Attend the meeting and listen closely to the report on Item 3.A. Ask the board: ‘What specific failures led to this TEA intervention, and what is the board’s concrete, measurable plan to regain local control and improve performance?’

💰 Impact: Risk of State Takeover

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)

School Board to Cancel November Election

📅 Scheduled Action

The board is scheduled to approve an “Order of Cancellation” for the November 3, 2026, trustee election because candidates are running unopposed. While legal, this action eliminates all voter choice, prevents potential write-in campaigns, and can be a symptom of an entrenched board that is unaccountable to the public.

Response

Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask the board: ‘Regarding Item 5.B, canceling elections reduces accountability. What is the district doing to encourage more community members to run for school board in the future?’

💰 Impact: No Voter Choice

✅ Wins to Defend

Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.

Major Win (LEVEL 8)

District Certifies Compliance with State DEI Ban

📅 Scheduled Action

The board will vote on a resolution to formally certify its compliance with state law prohibiting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and duties. This action ensures taxpayer funds are focused on core academics rather than divisive political ideologies.

How to Secure It

Show up to thank the Board for formally complying with the state’s DEI ban under Consent Item 4.D. Ask them to read the resolution aloud during the meeting to put this commitment on the public record and set a standard for other districts.

✅ Why It Matters: Protects Taxpayer Funds

District Info

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439 S W 4TH, PREMONT, TX 78375

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