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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District-Wide ‘Leader in Me’ SEL Program Confirmed
The district’s Learning & Innovation report (Item 12.A) confirms the implementation of ‘Leader in Me,’ a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program from vendor Franklin Covey. This program embeds psychological programming and data-tracking into the school day, focusing on ‘Leadership, and Culture goals’ rather than prioritizing core academics.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE BOARD: During public comment for Item 12.A, ask: ‘What is the total cost of the Franklin Covey ‘Leader in Me’ program, including curriculum, training, and coaching? Please provide the specific, measurable academic improvements this SEL program is expected to produce, and how you will measure them independently of the vendor’s own data.’
💰 Impact: Focus on Academics
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required for Bond Committee Members
Item 10.E approves appointments to the Bond Advisory Committee, which oversees hundreds of millions in taxpayer-funded projects. The agenda does not include the names of the proposed members, preventing public review before they are approved in a bundled vote.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Pull Item 10.E from the Consent Agenda. The names of Bond Advisory Committee members must be made public and discussed openly before you vote to approve them.’
💰 Impact: Lack of Public Oversight
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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‘Human Health and Wellness’ Curriculum for 7th Graders
The district will be teaching ‘Human Health and Wellness’ curriculum in 7th-grade Health courses, as noted in the Learning & Innovation Report (Item 12.A). While the district states it is providing opt-out forms, this is often a euphemism for sensitive sex education topics that require parental review.
Recommended Action Plan
ACTION: Contact the district office (see the Official Agenda link) to request a copy of all 7th-grade ‘Human Health and Wellness’ curriculum materials for parental review. Ask for the specific dates of instruction and the official opt-out form.
💰 Impact: Parental Review Required
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| ALERT (LEVEL 2) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required for ESL Waiver
Item 10.D on the consent agenda seeks approval for a TEA ESL Waiver, but the waiver document itself is not attached to the public agenda. This prevents parents from reviewing the district’s justification and action plan for placing an uncertified teacher in a classroom.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for Item 10.D to confirm the district’s action plan for supporting the uncertified teacher and ensuring student needs are met.
💰 Impact: Reduced Transparency
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| ALERT (LEVEL 2) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required for Roadway Easement
Action Item 11.A asks the board to approve a roadway easement agreement with the City of Dripping Springs. The full agreement, which grants a right-of-way on district property, is not attached to the public agenda for review before the vote.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for Item 11.A to review the terms of the easement agreement before the Board votes to approve it.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Agreement Terms
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