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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming LAMAR CISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Public Comment Moved to After Board Discussion
The board’s procedure requires public comment on agenda items to be held after the board has already discussed the item. This practice minimizes public influence, as citizens can only speak after the debate is over, making it harder to hold officials accountable before a vote is taken.
Response
Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact details): ‘The public comment rule described in Item 7, which allows comment only *after* the Board’s discussion, silences taxpayers. Please move public comment to *before* the discussion on each item so our voices can inform your debate, not just be a footnote to a decision you’ve already made.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Influence
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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District Adopts State Ban on DEI in Official Policy
Policy Update 127, provided by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), formally incorporates the state’s ban on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into local district policy. The update adds specific language prohibiting DEI duties for all employees, including the superintendent, ensuring alignment with state law.
How to Lock It In
Email the Board of Trustees to thank them for approving Consent Agenda Item 8.C. ‘Thank you for adopting Policy Update 127 and ensuring Lamar CISD’s policies are aligned with state law banning divisive DEI initiatives. This is a welcome step for accountability and focus on academic excellence.’
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