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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming MONAHANS-WICKETT-PYOTE ISD agenda. There are 5 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Major Contracts Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board is voting on all “routine” district contracts over $100,000 for the entire fiscal year in a single, bundled vote. This practice prevents public scrutiny of individual vendors, costs, and services, making it impossible for taxpayers to know if their money is being spent wisely.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) and demand that Item 8.C be pulled from the Consent Agenda. Each contract over $100,000 deserves a separate discussion and a public, roll-call vote.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague Approval of New Library Materials
The board is set to approve the purchase of new library materials without providing a list of the books or detailing the selection process. This lack of transparency prevents parents from reviewing materials for age-appropriateness before they are purchased with taxpayer money and placed in school libraries.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board of Trustees and request that the vote on Item 9.E be postponed until a full list of recommended library materials is published for public review. Parents have a right to see what books the district is buying for their children.
💰 Impact: Inappropriate Content for Students
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Undisclosed Spending on Curriculum Associates
The board plans to approve a purchase from “Curriculum Associates,” a national vendor known for its i-Ready digital curriculum and assessment platform. The cost is not disclosed, and these platforms can raise concerns about student data collection and the content of the curriculum.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board of Trustees and ask for the total cost and a copy of the contract for Item 9.D, the purchase from Curriculum Associates, to be made public before the vote. Taxpayers deserve to know how much is being spent and what curriculum is being purchased.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague ‘District Improvement Plan’ Vote
The board is voting to approve the District Improvement Plan, but the document itself is not attached to the agenda for public review. These plans can sometimes introduce controversial policies related to Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) without direct discussion.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The District Improvement Plan document is not included in the agenda packet. Contact the District Office and ask for a copy of the plan referenced in Item 9.C to be posted online before the vote so parents can review it for SEL or DEI-related initiatives.
💰 Impact: Politicized Classroom Policies
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 5) |
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District Certifies Compliance with Child Protection Law
The board is formally adopting a resolution to certify its compliance with Senate Bill 12, a state law designed to protect children from sexually explicit performances. This is a positive step in affirming the district’s commitment to age-appropriate environments for students.
How to Secure It
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Attend the meeting or email the Board of Trustees to thank them for proactively certifying compliance with state law under Item 9.F. This sets a positive example of local government upholding laws that protect children.
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