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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming NATALIA ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Pays for ‘Equity’ Membership
The September check register, part of the consent agenda, shows a $1,612 payment to the ‘Center for Equity &’ for ‘2026-2027 membership dues.’ These organizations often promote divisive DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) concepts in schools, diverting focus and funds from core academics.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Natalia ISD Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding the payment in Consent Item 7.B to the Center for Equity, what value does this provide students? I request this item be pulled for a separate vote to ensure our district is focused on academics, not political activism.’
💰 Impact: $1,612 (Ideological Dues)
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Large Consultant Contract Lacks Specifics
The district paid $87,100 to the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) for vague services like ‘support training’ and ‘project planning,’ found in the check register. This is a significant expense for a consultant with no clear, measurable deliverables for student academic achievement listed in the agenda.
Response
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Email the Natalia ISD Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding the $87,100 payment to NIET in Consent Item 7.B, what are the specific, measurable academic outcomes for students? Please pull this item and provide the full contract and deliverables to the public.’
💰 Impact: $87,100 (Consultant Fees)
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Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying via TASB/TASBO
The district is paying at least $4,170 in membership dues, conference fees, and training to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and its affiliate, TASBO. These organizations lobby the state legislature for policies that often lead to higher taxes and less local control, using taxpayer money to do so.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Natalia ISD Board (contact info on the district website): ‘I demand the financial report in Consent Item 7.B be pulled for a separate vote. Taxpayers should not be forced to fund organizations like TASB that lobby against our interests. Please end our membership.’
💰 Impact: $4,170 (Lobbying Dues)
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More Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Memberships
In addition to TASB, the check register reveals payments for memberships to the Mexican American School Boards Association ($1,425) and Friends of Texas Public Schools ($500). These groups lobby the Legislature, meaning Natalia ISD is using local tax dollars to fund political advocacy at the state level.
Response
DEMAND A VOTE: Email the Natalia ISD Board (contact info on the district website): ‘The payments to MASBA and Friends of Texas Public Schools in Consent Item 7.B are another example of taxpayer-funded lobbying. Please pull this item and adopt a policy to end all such memberships.’
💰 Impact: $1,925 (Lobbying Dues)
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Plan Embeds ‘Social-Emotional’ Programming
The proposed 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan (Item 6.G) formally commits the district to implementing systems supporting ‘social-emotional well-being.’ While sounding harmless, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is often a vehicle for introducing controversial ideologies and extensive student data collection.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Natalia ISD Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Before voting on Item 6.G, please define the specific curriculum and vendors for the ‘social-emotional well-being’ strategy. Parents deserve full transparency and the right to opt their children out of these programs.’
💰 Impact: Politicizing the Classroom
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