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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming GRADY ISD agenda. There are 5 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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District Seeks Exemption from State Laws Without Public Review
The board is voting to approve a “District of Innovation” (DOI) plan, which allows it to seek exemptions from key state laws governing teacher certification, class sizes, and the school start date. The district has not published the proposed plan for public review, preventing parents and taxpayers from seeing which laws the district wants to bypass.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Grady ISD board immediately. ‘Postpone the vote on Item V.E. The public has a right to review the full District of Innovation plan and all proposed exemptions from state law before you take any action.’
💰 Impact: Reduced State Standards
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague “Bond Projects” Vote Lacks Details
The board is set to vote on unspecified “School Projects” and “Bond Projects” without providing any details on cost, scope, or funding source in the agenda. This lack of transparency prevents taxpayers from knowing what they will be paying for before the vote.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Grady ISD board before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item V.A., what specific projects and costs are being approved? Please postpone this vote until a detailed list with dollar amounts is provided to the public.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Debt
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Vote Scheduled on Undisclosed Budget Changes
The board is scheduled to vote on “Budget Amendments” without providing any documentation explaining what is being changed, which funds are affected, or the dollar amounts involved. This prevents public oversight of how taxpayer money is being reallocated.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Grady ISD board. ‘Before voting on Item V.I., please provide the public with a detailed summary of the proposed budget amendments, including all line-item changes and dollar amounts.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vote on Secret School Library Inventory
The board is voting to approve the district’s library book inventory, but the list of books has not been made public with the agenda. This prevents parents from reviewing the collection for age-appropriateness before the board approves it.
Response
REQUEST THE LIST: Contact the Grady ISD board. ‘Regarding Item V.F., please make the full library collection inventory public before any vote is taken. Parents have a right to see what books are in their children’s schools.’
💰 Impact: Lack of Parental Oversight
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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School Board Cancels Election Due to Unopposed Candidates
The board is voting to cancel the November 3rd trustee election because all candidates are running unopposed. While this saves the district money on election costs, a lack of contested elections can reduce accountability to taxpayers over the long term.
Response
GET INVOLVED: This is a sign that more community members need to consider running for school board. Use Items V.C and V.D as a reason to find out how to run for office and encourage qualified neighbors to challenge incumbents in the next election cycle.
💰 Impact: Reduced Voter Choice
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