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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming LIBERTY HILL 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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Undisclosed Policy Updates on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve unspecified “Policy Updates” under the consent agenda, preventing public review and discussion. This practice allows significant changes to be passed without scrutiny, hiding potential impacts on students, parents, and taxpayers.
Response
INVESTIGATE & DEMAND A VOTE: Email the Board of Trustees (contact info on the district website) and demand Item 6.g be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. ‘Please publish the proposed policy updates online immediately so the public can review them before you vote.’
💰 Impact: Hidden Policy Changes
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Student Data System on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve a purchase over $100,000 for “MAP Growth Screeners” as part of the consent agenda, limiting public discussion. These systems collect significant student data, and parents deserve to know how that data is used, stored, and protected before approval.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board of Trustees (contact info on the district website) and demand Item 6.b)d.a be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a full discussion and a recorded vote. ‘What are the data privacy protections for the MAP Growth system, and is there a clear opt-out for parents?’
💰 Impact: $>100,000 Student Data System
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague ‘Growth Positions’ to be Approved
The board may approve hiring for new, undefined “Additional Growth Positions” after discussing them in a closed session. This lacks transparency, as taxpayers don’t know what these jobs are, why they are needed, or how much they will cost in salary and benefits.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board of Trustees (contact info on the district website) before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item 9.a)a, please provide the job titles, justifications, and full fiscal impact for the proposed ‘Growth Positions’ before any vote is taken.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Staffing Costs
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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District Certifies Compliance with Taxpayer Protection Law
The board is formally certifying its compliance with Senate Bill 12, a state law that strengthens voter approval requirements for property tax increases. This action publicly commits the district to fiscal transparency and accountability to taxpayers.
How to Secure It
SECURE THE WIN: Email the Board of Trustees (contact info on the district website) to thank them for publicly certifying compliance with SB 12. ‘Thank you for taking action on Item 6.h to certify compliance with SB 12. This commitment to taxpayer accountability is exactly what we want to see from our elected officials.’
✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Protection
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