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πŸ“ Drive to CALHOUN COUNTY ISD Office   πŸ“… Monday, August 31, 2026 to Calendar
πŸ“„ View Official Agenda
Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming CALHOUN COUNTY ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7)
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District Seeks Secret ‘Exception’ on Security Mandates
πŸ“… August 31, 2026
The board will vote on a “Good Cause Exception Resolution” regarding school security after discussing it in a closed session. This likely means the district is seeking an exemption from a state-mandated security requirement, potentially leaving a gap in student safety protocols.
Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the District Office: ‘After the closed session, I demand a public explanation and a recorded roll-call vote on Item 8.B.2, the Good Cause Exception Resolution. Parents deserve to know exactly which security measures the district is failing to implement.’

πŸ’° Impact: Potential Gaps in School Security
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)
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Board to Vote on Ten Undisclosed Policy Changes
πŸ“… August 31, 2026
The board is voting on “Policy Update 127,” which affects ten local policies on topics from financial ethics to student safety. The district has not provided the text of these changes, preventing any public review before the vote.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office: ‘Regarding Item 7.D, the public cannot see the proposed changes in Policy Update 127. Please publish the full text of the proposed policy changes online immediately for public review.’

πŸ’° Impact: Reduced Public Access
ALERT (LEVEL 4)
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Vague ‘Fund Balance Resolution’ Requires Scrutiny
πŸ“… August 31, 2026
The board is voting on a “Fund Balance Resolution” without providing the text of the resolution in the public agenda. This could alter how taxpayer reserve funds are managed or spent, potentially reducing financial transparency.
Response

INVESTIGATE: The district has not published the text of the ‘Fund Balance Resolution.’ Contact the District Office and demand the full text of the resolution be posted online before the board votes on Item 7.C.

πŸ’° Impact: Opaque Financial Management
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