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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming NEW BRAUNFELS ISD agenda. There are 8 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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District to Adopt Policies from Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group
The board will vote on adopting ‘Policy Update 127’ from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), hidden on the consent agenda. TASB uses taxpayer money from member districts to lobby the legislature against property tax relief, parental rights, and educational freedom. Adopting these pre-packaged policies cedes local control to an Austin-based lobbying organization.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Item 6.E should be pulled from the Consent Agenda. I oppose using TASB, a group that lobbies against taxpayers, to set our local policies. Please vote NO on adopting Policy Update 127.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Board Forms Own Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Committee
The board will hear a report from its ‘Legislative Advocacy Committee’ (LAC), a group of trustees tasked with lobbying state lawmakers. This formalizes the use of district time and resources to influence legislation, often to advocate for higher spending and oppose taxpayer protections.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board (see district website): ‘Regarding Item 7.B, what specific legislation is the LAC lobbying for or against, and what is the total cost in staff time and resources? Taxpayers should not be forced to fund lobbying efforts.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Board to Approve Exception to Armed Officer Mandate
The district is adopting a resolution claiming a ‘good cause exception’ to the state law requiring an armed officer at every campus, citing a lack of qualified personnel. Their alternative plan involves rotating patrols from local law enforcement. This is a transparent disclosure, but parents should be aware that this plan does not meet the one-officer-per-campus standard set by state law.
Response
ASK FOR DETAILS: Contact the Board (see district website): ‘Regarding the security exception in Item 8.B, what is the specific patrol schedule for each campus? Parents need to understand the level of security being provided under this alternative plan.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Campus Security
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board will vote to approve an ‘Amendment to the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan.’ The documents detailing the financial impact on taxpayers were not provided, hiding the true cost of this decision.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains hidden debt or policy changes.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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District Reports $115,000 for Vague Consulting Contract
A report on large purchases reveals a $115,000 projected expense for ‘Stride Consulting Solutions, LLC.’ The purpose is vaguely described as a ‘Long Range Planning/Future Focused 2030 Consulting Partnership,’ which lacks clear, measurable deliverables for taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board (see district website): ‘Regarding the $115,000 for Stride Consulting in report 7.F, what are the specific, measurable deliverables for this contract? Taxpayers deserve to know what they are buying.’
💰 Impact: $115,000
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board plans to approve an ‘Engagement Letter’ with the law firm Thompson & Horton, LLP, hidden on the consent agenda. The attached documents were not provided, making it impossible to know the cost or scope of these legal services.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains hidden debt or policy changes.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Board to Vote on New Library Book Purchases
The Board will approve a new list of library books for all grade levels. While the district followed its policy of posting the list online for 30 days, this vote is the final point of accountability for parents concerned about age-inappropriate or ideological content in school libraries.
Response
REVIEW THE LIST: The book list is attached to the agenda (Item 8.C). Review the titles for your child’s grade level and contact the Board (see district website) with any concerns before the vote: ‘I am a parent in NBISD and I have concerns about [Book Title] on the proposed library list.’
💰 Impact: Bypassing Parents
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Certifies Compliance with Anti-DEI, Parental Rights Law
The Board will formally approve its certification of compliance with state laws prohibiting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) activities and inappropriate instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity. This public vote affirms the district’s commitment to following new parental rights protections passed by the legislature.
How to Secure It
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for publicly certifying compliance with SB 12. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Thank you for approving Item 8.A and publicly committing to prohibit DEI and protect parental rights in NBISD.’
✅ Why It Matters: Protects Parental Rights
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