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📍 Drive to BUSHLAND ISD Office   📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming BUSHLAND ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7)
Requires Verification

Campus Plans Approved Without Public Review
📅 Scheduled Action
The board is set to approve the Campus Improvement Plans (CIPs) for every school in the district. These multi-year plans dictate spending and curriculum priorities, but the documents themselves are not attached for public review ahead of the vote, hiding potential spending on controversial programs.
Response

DEMAND A DELAY: The Campus Improvement Plans for Item 10.C have not been made public. Contact the Bushland ISD board: ‘Postpone the vote on the Campus Improvement Plans in Item 10.C until the full documents have been posted online for at least 72 hours for public review.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending Priorities
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)
Requires Verification

Undisclosed Changes to Employee Handbook
📅 Scheduled Action
The board is voting to approve updates to the employee handbook, but the specific changes are not included in the public agenda. This common tactic allows districts to quietly insert controversial policies related to speech, conduct, or ideology without public scrutiny before the vote.
Response

INVESTIGATE: The proposed changes for Item 10.B are not public. Contact the Bushland ISD board and demand: ‘Please publish a redline version of the proposed Employee Handbook changes online before the board votes on Item 10.B.’

💰 Impact: Hidden Policy Changes
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Appraisal District Election Cancelled
📅 Scheduled Action
The agenda includes the cancellation of the 2026 election for the Potter-Randall Appraisal District Board of Directors. While this can be routine if candidates are unopposed, cancelling elections reduces voter choice and accountability for the powerful board that determines property values.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Bushland ISD board (see official agenda for contact info) and ask: ‘Regarding Item 7.B, why is the Potter-Randall Appraisal District election being cancelled? Taxpayers deserve competitive elections for the board that sets their property values.’

💰 Impact: Reduced Voter Accountability
District Info
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