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📍 Drive to LA GRANGE ISD Office   📅 Monday, September 21, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming LA GRANGE ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7)
Requires Verification

Policy Change Tied to ‘District of Innovation’ Plan
📅 Scheduled Action
The board is reapproving Policy DGBA (LOCAL) to align with its ‘District of Innovation’ (DOI) plan. DOI plans allow districts to exempt themselves from state laws, potentially reducing accountability on issues like teacher contracts and certification standards.
Response

INVESTIGATE: Open the attachment for Item V.C in the Official Agenda (linked above) to read the proposed policy. Email the board: ‘What specific state laws is the district seeking exemption from through the DOI plan and Policy DGBA (LOCAL)? Taxpayers deserve full transparency before you vote on Item V.C.’

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

New Library Book Acquisitions Undisclosed
📅 Scheduled Action
The board is set to discuss acquiring new library materials, but the list of books is not included in the public agenda. This prevents parents from reviewing materials for age-appropriateness before they are purchased with taxpayer money.
Response

INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item IV.B in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see the proposed book list. Email the board: ‘Please postpone the vote on Item IV.B until the full list of proposed library materials is posted publicly for parental review.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Content
ALERT (LEVEL 3)
Public Comment Restricted by Early Sign-Up Deadline
📅 Scheduled Action
The district requires residents to sign up by 4:00 PM on the day of the meeting to speak. This rule can prevent parents and taxpayers who learn of a last-minute agenda change from addressing the board, limiting public accountability.
Response

Contact the La Grange ISD board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Please amend the public comment policy under items I.C and I.D to allow sign-ups until the meeting begins, ensuring all community members have a voice.’

💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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