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📍 Drive to FT SAM HOUSTON ISD Office   📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming FT SAM HOUSTON ISD agenda. There are 2 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)
Board Governance Training Held in Secret
📅 Scheduled Action
The Board is conducting its “Team of Six” governance training in a closed session, citing consultation with their attorney and the superintendent’s evaluation. This prevents the public from observing the advice and framework being provided to their elected officials on how to conduct district business and evaluate its top employee.
Response

QUESTION THE SECRECY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 4.A, why is the Board’s governance training being held in a closed session? The public has a right to understand the governance principles being taught to our elected trustees.’

💰 Impact: Reduced Transparency
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Potential Taxpayer-Funded Lobbyist Training
📅 Scheduled Action
The agenda lists a “Team of Six Training,” a session commonly conducted by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). This means taxpayer dollars may be used to pay TASB, an organization that actively lobbies the state legislature against taxpayer interests like property tax relief and school choice.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Who is conducting the “Team of Six Training” in Item 4.A, and what is the cost? Taxpayers deserve to know if our money is being paid to organizations that lobby against our interests.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Training Fees
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