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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming MARSHALL 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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District Proposes ‘Blackout Dates’ for Public Records
The board will vote on a calendar of ‘non-business days’ specifically for Public Information Requests. This is a common tactic used to legally delay or obstruct parents and taxpayers from accessing public records under the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA).
Response
Contact the Marshall ISD Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Vote NO on the Non-Business Day Calendar for Public Information Requests. Do not create loopholes to weaken the Texas Public Information Act and block transparency.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Nine School ‘Improvement Plans’ Up for Vote, Content Hidden
The board is set to approve nine separate District and Campus Improvement Plans (DIP/CIPs) for the 2026-2027 school year. These lengthy documents are often where controversial curricula, DEI initiatives, or SEL programs are embedded, but the plans themselves have not been made public with the agenda.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Email the Board and demand all nine improvement plans under item ‘Education 1’ be posted online immediately for public review before any vote is taken. Ask: ‘What SEL, DEI, or student survey programs are included in these plans?’
💰 Impact: Hidden Curriculum Mandates
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Governance Changes Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve an update to its own ‘Operating Procedures’ by bundling it into the consent agenda, which is typically passed without discussion. Changes to these rules can be used to limit public comment or reduce board member accountability, but the proposed document is not attached for review.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board and demand that ‘Board Item 1: Board Operating Procedures Update’ be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and a roll-call vote. The public deserves to see the changes before they are approved.
💰 Impact: Reduced Accountability
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District to Join Purchasing Co-op, Opening Door to Vetted Vendors
The district is approving participation in the Region 20 Purchasing Cooperative. While these co-ops can save money, they can also serve as a back door for districts to hire controversial SEL or student data-mining vendors without a full, transparent, and competitive bidding process.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board regarding ‘Finance Item 3’: ‘Before approving the Region 20 co-op, please confirm whether it gives the district access to vendors for SEL, student surveys, or data analytics, such as Panorama Education.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Vendor Relationships
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