Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: MIDLOTHIAN ISD – Monday, September 21, 2026 [21cd4ceb]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming MIDLOTHIAN ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)

Requires Verification

Long-Term Lease of School Land to Private Operator

📅 Scheduled Action

The district is considering a long-term ground lease of nearly 5 acres of public school property to the City for a recreational facility/natatorium to be operated by the YMCA. The resolution containing the terms of the lease, including financial compensation to the district, is not included in the agenda, preventing taxpayers from evaluating the deal.

Response

INVESTIGATE: The resolution for Item XII.B detailing the long-term lease of school land is not attached. Contact the Board and ask: ‘Please publish the full resolution and lease terms for the natatorium project before any vote. Taxpayers deserve to know what compensation the district is receiving for this valuable public asset.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Value of Public Land

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)

Requires Verification

School Health Council Appointments on Consent Agenda

📅 Scheduled Action

The board is set to approve a list of individuals for the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), a body that influences health curriculum, as part of the bundled Consent Agenda. The list of proposed names is not provided, preventing public review of the candidates’ perspectives before they are approved with a single vote.

Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board: ‘I request that Item XI.B, the SHAC appointments, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for individual discussion and a roll-call vote. The list of proposed members should be made public immediately so the community can review their qualifications.’

💰 Impact: Curriculum Influence Without Scrutiny

ALERT (LEVEL 4)

Requires Verification

Vague ‘Culture and Climate’ Program Update

📅 Scheduled Action

The board is receiving an informational update on ‘Priority 3 Culture and Climate.’ These terms are often used as cover for implementing controversial Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives without direct parental oversight.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Item XIII.D is an update on ‘Culture and Climate.’ Contact the Board and ask: ‘Please post all presentation materials related to the Culture and Climate update online. Parents and taxpayers have a right to see what data is being collected and what programs are being considered under this initiative.’

💰 Impact: Introduction of SEL/DEI Programming

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