Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: MCMULLEN COUNTY ISD – Wednesday, September 23, 2026 [e2796e41]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

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

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)

Undisclosed Land Purchase and Construction Costs

📅 Scheduled Action

The board is discussing “Construction” and will meet in a closed session to discuss a “Purchase of Real Property.” No cost, location, or funding source has been disclosed, creating a risk that the board will use non-voter-approved debt to fund the projects.

Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the school board before the meeting. Ask for the cost, location, and funding source for the real property purchase (Item VI.B.1) and construction (Item V.H) to be disclosed to the public before any vote is taken in Item VII.

💰 Impact: Potential Debt Without Voter Approval

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)

Appointments to Student Health Committee (SHAC)

📅 Scheduled Action

The board is appointing members to the Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC). This committee often influences controversial health and sex education curricula, making parental oversight of its membership crucial to prevent mission drift.

Response

ENGAGE: Ask the board during public comment for Item V.F. to read the names and qualifications of the proposed SHAC members into the record. Parents have a right to know who is advising the district on student health curriculum.

💰 Impact: Bypassing Parents

ALERT (LEVEL 4)

Requires Verification

Review of District Improvement Plan

📅 Scheduled Action

The board will vote on the District Improvement Plan, but the document itself was not attached to the public agenda. These plans can be used to introduce controversial programs like Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or hire expensive consultants with taxpayer money.

Response

INVESTIGATE: The District Improvement Plan is not attached. Contact the District Office to request a copy of the plan before the vote on Item V.D. to check for new ideological programs or consultant contracts.

💰 Impact: Potential Consultant Spending

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