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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming MCCAMEY ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Potential Changes to Board Rules
The board is discussing its own ‘Board Operating Procedures’ under Item 20. Changes to these rules can be used to limit public comment, make it harder for trustees to challenge the administration, or reduce overall transparency.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 20 attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see if these changes reduce transparency or public participation. Contact the District Office and tell the board: ‘Do not approve any changes to operating procedures that limit the public’s right to be heard.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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Vague ‘Improvement Plans’ for Three Schools
The board will vote on ‘Targeted Improvement Plans’ for three schools (Items 14, 15, and 16). These plans can be used to hire outside consultants or implement controversial curricula like Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) under the guise of academic improvement, bypassing normal curriculum review.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the files for Items 14, 15, and 16 attached in the Official Agenda (linked above). Check for vendors like Panorama Education or any mention of ‘Social-Emotional Learning’ (SEL) or ‘equity’ initiatives.
💰 Impact: Politicized Classrooms
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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District Plans Teacher Housing Project
The board is reviewing conceptual plans for new teacher townhomes and condos. While addressing teacher housing is a valid goal, the agenda provides no information on the cost or funding source, potentially setting up taxpayers for a future multi-million dollar debt.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask the board: ‘Regarding Item 8, what is the estimated total cost for the teacher housing project, and how does the district plan to fund it? Taxpayers deserve to know the price tag before plans are approved.’
💰 Impact: Future Taxpayer Debt
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Federal Funds for Chromebooks
The district plans to use federal REAP funds to purchase Chromebooks. While this provides technology, federal grants often come with strings attached, such as data-sharing mandates or creating long-term replacement costs that local taxpayers must cover once the grant money is gone.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask: ‘Regarding Item 12, what are the data-sharing requirements and long-term maintenance costs associated with these REAP funds? Will local taxpayers be on the hook when the federal money runs out?’
💰 Impact: Future Tech Costs / Federal Mandates
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is set to approve unspecified ‘Budget Amendment(s)’ under Item 10. Without the attached documents, taxpayers are left in the dark about what money is being moved, from where, and for what new purpose.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 10 attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see what is being changed in the budget. Taxpayers have a right to see all spending changes before they are approved.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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