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📍 Drive to BANGS ISD Office   📅 Monday, October 26, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming BANGS ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WARNING (LEVEL 7)
District Weighing In on State Legislation
📅 October 26, 2026
The Superintendent will report on ‘Pending Legislation’ for the upcoming state legislative session. This is often the first step for a district to take official positions on state laws, guided by taxpayer-funded lobbying groups that oppose property tax relief and parental rights.
Response

ASK THE BOARD: Contact the Board of Trustees (see district website for contact info): ‘Regarding Item XII)i, will the district be taking any official positions on pending legislation? Taxpayer dollars should not be used to lobby against property tax relief or parental rights. Please ensure any discussion on legislation is transparent and reflects the interests of local taxpayers, not Austin lobbyists.’

💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Vague ‘Improvement Plan’ Up for Approval
📅 October 26, 2026
The board is set to approve a ‘Local Improvement Plan’ for an elementary school with no details provided on the agenda. These vague plans can be vehicles for introducing controversial curricula like Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or other programs that bypass parental input.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Before the vote on Item XI)ii, please make the full text of the ‘Local Improvement Plan for JB Stephens Elementary’ public. Parents and taxpayers deserve to know what is in this plan before it is approved.’

💰 Impact: Hidden Curriculum Changes
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