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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming TERRELL ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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District Pays into Lobbying Group’s Programs
The Purchasing Cooperative report shows the district is a member of the “TASB Energy Cooperative” and uses the “BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing” program, which is run by TASB. The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) actively lobbies in Austin against parental rights, school choice, and property tax relief.
Response
Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 7.F, why is Terrell ISD sending our tax dollars to programs run by TASB, an organization that lobbies against taxpayers? Please withdraw from all TASB-affiliated cooperatives and find alternatives that don’t fund political lobbying.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
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Social-Emotional Learning Training for Teachers
The district’s 2026-2027 Professional Development Plan includes a session on “Incorporating Social and Emotional Learning into the Arts.” SEL is often a vehicle for introducing political and social agendas into the classroom, diverting focus from core academic subjects.
Response
Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the 26-27 Professional Development Plan in Item 7.I, I am concerned about the session on Social and Emotional Learning. Please ensure teacher training remains focused on academic excellence, not ideological frameworks like SEL.’
💰 Impact: Politicizing the Classroom
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Four-Year Pre-Approval for Consultants
Item 7.C asks the board to approve a list of “Consulting and Professional Development Services” vendors for a four-year term, running through August 2030. This pre-approval reduces future transparency and includes vendors like AVID Center, whose programs can be costly and introduce non-academic content.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Consent Item 7.C, a four-year pre-approval for consultants is too long and lacks transparency. Please reject this open-ended RFP and require specific contracts to be approved individually with clear deliverables and costs.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Future Spending
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
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District Implements Strong Anti-DEI Policies
In compliance with state law (SB 12), the district is requiring board approval of its anti-DEI certification. Attachments show the district has sent a detailed memo to all employees and vendors explicitly prohibiting DEI activities and has created contract addendums to enforce the law with third parties.
How to Secure It
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to the meeting to thank the Board for its thorough implementation of the state’s anti-DEI law under Item 7.K. Publicly supporting this sets a strong precedent for holding the line against ideological mission creep.
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