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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming DECATUR 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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Vote on New Board Rules Without Public Review
The board plans to adopt new “Board Operating Procedures” under item 12.C, but the proposed procedures were not attached to the public agenda. Changes to these rules can affect public comment rights and board transparency, and should not be voted on without public review.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item 12.C in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see the proposed changes. Email the Board: ‘The public must be able to review proposed changes to Board Operating Procedures before a vote. Please publish the document and postpone the vote on Item 12.C.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague ‘Learning Ladder’ Contract Lacks Public Documents
The board is scheduled to approve a “Learning Ladder Agreement” under item 12.B, but the agenda does not include the agreement or any details about the vendor, cost, or services. This lack of transparency prevents public review of a potential new program or consultant before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item 12.B in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains hidden costs or policy changes. Email the Board: ‘Please postpone the vote on the Learning Ladder Agreement, Item 12.B, until the contract is made public for review.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Campus Plans Include Social-Emotional Learning Focus
The District and Campus Improvement Plans, up for approval under item 12.A, include language that points toward a focus on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). The McCarroll Middle School plan’s value statement commits to “nurturing the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally.” This can shift focus and resources away from core academics toward subjective, non-academic programming.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Decatur ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact details) regarding Item 12.A. Ask: ‘What specific programs, curricula, and staff training will be used to address the ‘socially and emotionally’ goals in the campus improvement plans? Taxpayers expect the district’s focus to remain 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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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Certifies Compliance with State’s Anti-DEI Law
The board will formally certify that the district is in compliance with Senate Bill 12, which prohibits employees and contractors from being assigned Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) duties. This action ensures the district is focused on academics rather than divisive ideologies.
How to Secure It
SUPPORT THIS VOTE: Contact the Decatur ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact details) or speak at the meeting to thank them for certifying compliance with state law under Item 12.E. Publicly affirming this commitment sets a strong standard for academic focus.
✅ Why It Matters: Focus on Academics
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