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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming KENEDY 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 of Innovation” Plan Renewal
The board is renewing its “District of Innovation” plan, which allows it to opt out of key sections of the Texas Education Code. These exemptions can include weakening teacher certification requirements, increasing class sizes, and altering the school calendar, all without direct state oversight.
Response
DEMAND DETAILS: Regarding Item 14, which specific state laws is the district seeking exemption from in its ‘District of Innovation’ renewal? Contact the Board and demand the full list of exemptions be read aloud and justified before any vote.
💰 Impact: Bypassing State Law
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Superintendent Given Sole Power Over Tax Payments
The board is voting to give the superintendent sole authority to sign contracts sending local property tax dollars to the state under the “Robin Hood” system. This removes the final vote on these major financial transactions from the publicly-elected board, reducing transparency and accountability.
Response
Contact the Kenedy ISD Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 10, the elected board, not an unelected superintendent, should have the final vote on sending local tax dollars to Austin. Please vote NO on delegating this authority.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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Vague “District Improvement Plan” Vote
The board is scheduled to adopt the new District Improvement Plan. These broad plans are often used to introduce controversial programs like “Social Emotional Learning” (SEL) or other ideological initiatives without specific public review.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Regarding Item 12, the District Improvement Plan must be reviewed before the vote. Download the plan from the official agenda link and check it for terms like ‘SEL,’ ‘equity,’ ‘restorative justice,’ or ‘DEI.’
💰 Impact: Hidden Ideological Agendas
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Vague “Campus Improvement Plans” Vote
The board is set to approve individual Campus Improvement Plans. Like the district-level plan, these documents can be a vehicle for embedding political agendas or unproven social theories into the curriculum at each school.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Regarding Item 13, the Campus Improvement Plans must be reviewed before the vote. Download the plans from the official agenda link and check them for terms like ‘SEL,’ ‘equity,’ ‘restorative justice,’ or ‘DEI.’
💰 Impact: Hidden Ideological Agendas
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