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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming DEVERS ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Undisclosed Budget Changes on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve unspecified budget amendments as part of the ‘Consent Agenda,’ which bundles items for a single vote without discussion. This practice can be used to pass new spending without public scrutiny or explanation of where the money is going.
Response
Email the board via mjordan@deversisd.net or call 936-549-7135 x2: ‘I request that Item VI.E, the Budget Amendment, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a full explanation and a separate recorded vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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Vote on Secret ‘Improvement Plans’ for Schools
The board is scheduled to approve the District and Campus Improvement Plans without making the documents public beforehand. These plans can introduce controversial curricula or policies, such as those related to Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or DEI, often funded by federal grants with long-term strings attached.
Response
Contact the Devers ISD board: ‘Regarding Item IX, please postpone the vote on the District and Campus Improvement Plans until the full documents have been posted on the district website for public review.’
💰 Impact: Hidden Curricula/Policy Changes
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Board to Change Holiday Meeting Schedule
The board will vote to change its meeting dates for November and December. Moving meetings close to major holidays is a common tactic to reduce public attendance and pass controversial items with less scrutiny from parents and taxpayers.
Response
Contact the Devers ISD board: ‘Regarding Item XII, please state the public-facing reason for changing the meeting schedule and confirm the new dates are selected to maximize, not minimize, public participation.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 5) |
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School Board Receiving Training on Parental Rights
The Superintendent’s report includes that the board is receiving TEA-mandated training on parental rights. This is a positive step towards ensuring the district respects the fundamental role of parents in their children’s education and is a win for transparency.
How to Lock It In
Email the board or speak during Public Forum to thank them for taking parental rights training seriously. Ask them to publicly affirm their commitment to the principles discussed in the training at the next meeting.
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