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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming COUPLAND 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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Policy Affirms No Student Privacy on School Devices
The district is approving an updated technology use policy that explicitly states students have “NO RIGHTS OF CONFIDENTIALITY” on school-issued devices. The policy allows the district to monitor all student emails, internet history, and network communications, raising significant student data privacy concerns.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Coupland ISD Board before the vote on Item 9.E. ‘What specific data is monitored on student devices, who has access to it, and for how long is it stored? Parents deserve clear answers before you approve this policy.’
💰 Impact: Student Data Privacy
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Undisclosed Laptop Purchase on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve a purchase of “Student Laptops” exceeding $25,000 as part of a bundled “consent agenda” vote. No contract, vendor name, or total cost is provided in the agenda, preventing public scrutiny of this significant expenditure.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Coupland ISD Board. ‘Pull Consent Item 8.C for a separate discussion and vote. Taxpayers deserve to see the contract and total cost before you approve a laptop purchase over $25,000.’
💰 Impact: Over $25,000 (Undisclosed)
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Taxpayer-Funded Attendance at Lobbyist Conference
The board is discussing attending the “txEDCON” conference, which is hosted by TASA and TASB. These organizations lobby the Texas Legislature for higher taxes and against parental rights, using taxpayer dollars to do so.
Response
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Contact the Coupland ISD Board regarding discussion Item 10.F. ‘Why should taxpayers fund travel and attendance for a conference hosted by TASA/TASB, organizations that actively lobby against taxpayer interests and parental rights in Austin?’
💰 Impact: Supporting Anti-Taxpayer Lobbying
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Certifies Compliance with State Anti-DEI Law
The board is formally certifying its compliance with state laws prohibiting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) activities and instruction. This is a positive step in ensuring the district remains focused on academics and avoids ideological mission creep.
How to Secure It
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for formally adopting and certifying compliance with state law under Item 9.F. This public support helps establish a standard for other districts to follow.
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