|
Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming HALLSVILLE ISD agenda. There are 5 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
|
District Proposes New Full-Time Virtual School
The district is voting to establish a “New” full-time virtual campus, likely formalizing or expanding the Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville (TVAH) which already serves over 20,000 students. This represents a massive expansion of the district’s operational scope and creates a permanent new cost center for local taxpayers.
Response
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Contact the Hallsville ISD Board (see official agenda for contact info). ‘Regarding Item 7.c, what is the projected 5-year operating cost of the new virtual campus, and what is the long-term financial obligation for Hallsville ISD taxpayers?’
💰 Impact: Long-Term Taxpayer Obligation
|
| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
|
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Embedded District-Wide
Multiple district reports confirm the use of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, including “Leader in Me,” “social-emotional lessons” from counselors, and a “Social Skills program” called “Bobcat Connect.” These programs often serve as a vehicle for teaching values that may conflict with those taught at home, shifting focus from academic instruction to subjective emotional development.
Response
FOCUS ON ACADEMICS, NOT FEELINGS: Contact the Hallsville ISD Board (see official agenda for contact info). ‘Parents, not the school, are the primary educators on values. I urge the board to remove SEL programs like Leader in Me and refocus district resources on core academic subjects like reading, writing, and math.’
💰 Impact: Bypassing Parents on Values
|
| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
|
Vague Library Policy Update Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board is voting on a library materials policy update, EFB(LOCAL), as part of a bundled “consent agenda” without public discussion. These policies determine how controversial books are selected and challenged, directly impacting what content is available to students.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Hallsville ISD Board (see official agenda for contact info). ‘I demand Consent Item 5.l be pulled for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Parents deserve transparency on any changes to the district’s library book policies.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Parental Control
|
| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
|
Federal Grant Funding Skyrockets by 285% in Five Years
A district report reveals that federal ESSA grant funding has ballooned from $2.1 million to over $6.9 million in just five years. This growing dependency on federal money comes with strings attached and creates a “funding cliff” where local taxpayers will be forced to pick up the tab for federally-mandated programs and staff once the grants expire.
Response
DEMAND A FUNDING CLIFF PLAN: Contact the Hallsville ISD Board (see official agenda for contact info). ‘The 285% increase in federal grants is unsustainable. What is the board’s plan to wind down these programs without a massive local property tax hike when the federal money runs out?’
💰 Impact: Federal Strings & Future Tax Hikes
|
| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
|
Undisclosed Federal Grant Payment to For-Profit Vendor
The board is set to approve a reimbursement to Stride/K12, a national for-profit online education company, using federal grant funds. The agenda provides no details on the amount or the purpose of this payment, leaving taxpayers in the dark about how their federal tax dollars are being spent.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Hallsville ISD Board (see official agenda for contact info). ‘Regarding Item 7.a, what is the total dollar amount being reimbursed to Stride/K12, and what specific services were rendered? The public deserves to see the details before this vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
|
|
|
“Freedom, Prosperity &
Opportunity”
TPPF is a conservative think tank whose mission is to promote and defend liberty, personal responsibility, and free enterprise in Texas and the nation.
Contribute to the mission
Powered by Sentinel Engine |