Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: VERIBEST ISD – Monday, September 21, 2026 [66b6564f]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming VERIBEST ISD agenda. There are 2 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)

Requires Verification

Potential Weakening of ‘Prohibited Technologies’ Ban

📅 Scheduled Action

The board will discuss and possibly approve an “Exception Statement” to the state’s ban on certain technologies, like TikTok, on district devices. While some exceptions may be valid, this could also be a loophole to weaken security and data privacy protections for students and staff.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: The proposed ‘Prohibited Technologies Exception Statement’ for Item 8 was not published with the agenda. Contact the school board and demand the full text of the statement be published online immediately so parents can review it before any vote is taken.

💰 Impact: Student Data Privacy Risk

ALERT (LEVEL 4)

Requires Verification

Vague ‘Bills Paid’ on Consent Agenda

📅 Scheduled Action

The district is approving an unknown list of payments bundled into a single “consent agenda” vote. This common practice can be used to hide spending on controversial vendors or taxpayer-funded lobbying dues without a separate, recorded vote.

Response

INVESTIGATE: The list of ‘bills paid’ under Item 6.b was not published with the agenda. Contact the district office and ask for the check register to be posted online before the meeting. Taxpayers have a right to see where their money is going before it’s approved.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending

District Info

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10062 F M HWY 380, VERIBEST, TX 76886

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