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📍 Drive to NORTHWEST ISD Office   📅 Monday, September 14, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming NORTHWEST ISD agenda. There are 5 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)
District Participation in Anti-Taxpayer Lobbying Groups
📅 Scheduled Action
The Board President’s report under item XII.B explicitly lists activities with the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and the National School Boards Association (NSBA). These are taxpayer-funded lobbying organizations that have actively worked against parental rights and fiscal transparency at the state and national level.
Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Northwest ISD board (see official agenda for contact info). ‘Regarding Item XII.B, how much in taxpayer funds does NISD pay annually in dues to TASB and NSBA? I urge the board to withdraw from these organizations that lobby against taxpayer interests.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)
Requires Verification

Contract for ‘Restorative Practices’ Training
📅 Scheduled Action
The district is set to approve a contract for ‘Restorative Practices’ training under Consent Agenda item VIII.D. These programs often replace traditional discipline with therapeutic interventions, which can reduce accountability for misbehavior and compromise classroom safety.
Response

PULL FOR A VOTE: Contact the Northwest ISD board. ‘Pull Consent Item VIII.D for a separate discussion and vote. What are the terms of this ‘Restorative Practices’ contract and how will it impact student discipline and safety?’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Contract Cost
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Vague Budget Amendments on Consent Agenda
📅 Scheduled Action
The board plans to approve unspecified ‘Amendments to the 2026-2027 Operating Budget’ as part of a bundled consent vote (Item VIII.B). This process lacks transparency and could be used to approve significant spending changes without public discussion.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Northwest ISD board. ‘Pull Consent Item VIII.B for a separate discussion. Taxpayers deserve to see a clear summary of these budget amendments before they are approved.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Approval of Vague, Jargon-Filled Programs
📅 Scheduled Action
Under Item VIII.H, the board is set to approve a contract for a list of vaguely-named programs like ‘LIP, TIP, TAP’ and ‘FLIPS’. This is classic ‘consultant creep,’ spending taxpayer money on bureaucratic initiatives with no clear purpose or benefit to students.
Response

DEMAND PLAIN ENGLISH: Contact the Northwest ISD board. ‘Pull Consent Item VIII.H for discussion. What are these programs, what do they cost, and what specific, measurable outcome will they produce for students?’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Program Costs
ALERT (LEVEL 4)
Requires Verification

Vague ‘Elementary Civics Academy’ Contract
📅 Scheduled Action
The board is approving a contract for an ‘Elementary Civics Academy’ with ESC Region XI under Item VIII.G. While civics education is vital, such programs can sometimes introduce politically-charged ‘Action Civics’ curricula without parental oversight.
Response

INVESTIGATE: Contact the Northwest ISD board. ‘Regarding Item VIII.G, please provide the curriculum and materials for the Elementary Civics Academy for public review before approving this contract.’

💰 Impact: Potential Curriculum Changes
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