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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming COLORADO ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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District Suing Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Group TASB
The board is meeting in closed session to discuss its lawsuit against the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Risk Management Fund. While legal fees cost taxpayers, this lawsuit signals a major conflict with an organization that lobbies against taxpayer interests in Austin.
Response
MONITOR CLOSELY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding the litigation against TASB (Item 551.071), taxpayers deserve transparency on the nature of the dispute and the costs incurred. Will the board provide a public statement on the reasons for suing this lobbying organization?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Legal Fees
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Undisclosed Budget Changes for Teacher Housing
The board will vote on unspecified ‘changes in the budget’ for a teacher housing project. Without dollar amounts or justification provided in the agenda, the board is asking for a blank check from taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 8.B, what is the exact dollar amount of the budget change for the teacherage project, and what is the justification for this change? This information must be public before any vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Budget Increase
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague ‘Region 14’ Contract on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve a contract with the Region 14 Education Service Center without separate discussion. These contracts can be used to purchase controversial training or curriculum, but the details are hidden from public view until the contract is reviewed.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘I demand Item 7.H be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Please publish the full contract with Region 14 before the meeting.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Contract Terms
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Social-Emotional Learning on the Agenda
The board is discussing Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) as part of its informational items. While framed as a student support tool, SEL programs can become a vehicle for introducing divisive political concepts into the classroom on the taxpayer’s dime.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 4.B.1, what specific SEL framework or curriculum is being discussed? Parents have a right to know what non-academic materials are being considered for our schools.’
💰 Impact: Mission Creep
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