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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming VALLEY VIEW ISD agenda and found 6 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District to Renew Student Surveillance Software
The district plans to renew its subscription to GoGuardian for $11,222.47, hidden on the consent agenda. This software monitors students’ online activity on school-issued devices, raising concerns about student privacy and data collection without clear parental oversight.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board: ‘Please pull the GoGuardian renewal from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and recorded vote. What specific data is collected on our students, where is it stored, and what are the parental opt-out policies?’
💰 Impact: Student Data Harvesting
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague ‘Contracted Services’ Payment Over $10k
The board is asked to approve ‘additional compensation for contracted services’ for the athletic department, with no vendor name or specific dollar amount listed. The justification is simply ‘to support the continued coaching services,’ which hides the true cost and purpose from taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board before the vote: ‘Regarding the Action Item for ‘Additional compensation for contracted services,’ who is the vendor, what is the total cost, and what specific services are being provided? This item should not be approved without full transparency.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board will consider a budget amendment to fund an ‘Additional Day School Year Program (ADSY).’ The agenda provides no details on the total cost, the source of funds, or the long-term financial obligation for local taxpayers.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Budget Amendment – ADSY’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the total cost and whether this creates a new, permanent expense for local taxpayers.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Program Cost
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The district plans to purchase ‘Teachsmart 8th Grade Social Studies curriculum’ for approximately $10,500 using federal/grant funds. The agenda provides no information for parents to review the curriculum’s content for potential ideological bias.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Teachsmart 8th Grade SS Curriculum 2026-2027’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see if curriculum samples are provided. Parents have a right to know what their children are being taught.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Curriculum Content
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is set to approve a $14,198.88 renewal for ‘the NIM’ under the Consent Agenda. The agenda provides no explanation of what ‘NIM’ is, which vendor is being paid, or what service is being provided for this cost.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Renewal of NIM 2026-2027’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to determine what this $14,199 expense is for before the board approves it without discussion.
💰 Impact: $14,198.88
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Lowers Property Tax Levy
The board will vote on a budget amendment that decreases property tax revenue by $176,779. This is a result of final certified property values coming in lower than projected, providing direct relief to local taxpayers.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for lowering the property tax burden. Email the Board: ‘Thank you for approving the budget amendment that reduces the property tax levy. This is responsible fiscal management, and we ask you to continue looking for ways to provide relief to taxpayers.’
✅ Why It Matters: -$176,779 Taxpayer Savings
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