HCDE Caught in a Lie

Fox 26 has been reporting on abuse allegations from one of HCDE’s alternative schools for special needs students. Mainly, a specific incident in the Fall of 2017 involving the alleged physical abuse of a special needs student from Cy-Fair ISD.

View Video: Here

Further, a former teacher was interviewed claiming HCDE does not have a behavior management specialist on campus, leading to the repeated use of physical force to restrain students.

                                                              View Video: Here

HCDE's comment to the report reads:

                                                      View Full Report:  Here

Oops…HCDE should have never put that in writing because their own records show that statement to be FALSE.

Last year I filed the following request for public information with HCDE:

HCDE sent me the following reply:

HCDE’s own records show the behavior management position HCDE claims has been serving HCDE's Special Schools for the past 9 years has:

• NO Job Description
• NO contract for a person holding that position 
• NO work schedule documents, and  
• HCDE made NO payments to a person holding that position from 12/1/16 through 2/1/17

Senator Bettencourt even showed HCDE's claim to be FALSE at a Texas Senate Education Committee hearing on  April 11 of last year.

 Forward to  3:19:48  -  Here

Emails I obtained through open records show that the former teacher interviewed by FOX 26, Ron Angeletti, asked the HCDE administration for the name and contact information of HCDE's behavior management specialist so he could get help for his students.

You can read for yourself the run around the teacher received when he asked the Principal for the name and contact information of HCDE's campus behavior management specialist …. 

Principal: Mr. Angeletti we have the same Behavior Specialist  as the ABS-East campus. 

Teacher: Who are you referring to... It is my understanding that ABS East does not have a Behavior Specialist. Would you please specifically state the name and contact information of your campus (ABS West) Behavior Specialist. 

Principal: We do not have a campus behavior Specialist at this time. We share a BCBA. 

Teacher to Superintendent: Are you aware that your Behavior Centers (ABS East, ABS West) do not have Behavior Specialist on staff? If so, how do you suppose that the needs of the students are being meet as it pertains to behavior?

          View full email chain: Here

The HCDE teacher never did get the name of any behavior management specialist available for his students.

Instead, two weeks after sending his email to the Superintendent, HCDE not only suspended the teacher without pay, they did not renew his contract.

                                           Read Full Board Meeting Minutes 2/28/17: Here

Even the list of positions recently approved for HCDE’s Special Schools at the May 16, 2018 HCDE board meeting shows no position related to behavior management.

View Full Agenda :  Here

So, HCDE’s administration has been caught in a BIG LIE that is hurting the special needs students whom the ISDs have placed in HCDE's care. 

This time the Board can’t claim “they didn’t know” that HCDE doesn't have a behavior management specialist on staff in their special schools because…

• Senator Bettencourt read it into the Legislative record on April 11, 2017 with Board members  present and
• Former HCDE teacher Ron Angeletti gave copies of his emails to the entire Board when he spoke passionately about his concerns  at the Board meeting on April 18, 2018. (8:00-12:45)

Who is going to stop HCDE's lies?

Well, here’s the problem:

• HCDE is a stand-alone Political Subdivision of the State of Texas.  It answers to no one but the Texas Legislature because
• HCDE is the only remaining County School Board in Texas, left over from the early 1900s and
• The laws governing HCDE were so antiquated that the Legislature repealed them in the 1990s.

That means there is no one for the people to call to force HCDE to tell the truth.

The Texas Legislature doesn’t meet again until 2019, so currently the best protection the students have is from the ISDs to which they are zoned.

The ISDs contract with HCDE to place special needs students in HCDE's alternative schools at a cost of $20,000+ per year per slot.

It is the responsibility of the ISDs to step up to protect their own students.

The ISDs must:

• Insist on documented proof the students are receiving the support and services HCDE has been  contracted to provide and
• Start sending SURPRISE inspectors on a regular basis to guarantee that their special needs students are receiving  ALL the services the ISDs are paying HCDE to provide. 

If you are a taxpayer in any of the following districts, you should contact your Superintendent’s Office to insist that your ISD: 

1.  Require documented proof that your student(s) attending HCDE’s Special Schools are receiving ALL the services HCDE is being paid to provide  and 
2. Send SURPRISE inspection teams to ensure HCDE is delivering the quality service your children deserve:

ISD	Superintendent	Phone	Email
Aldine ISD	Dr. LaTonya Goffney	(281) 985-6200
Alief ISD	HD Chambers	(281) 498-8110 ext 29219	barbarajessika.leal@aliefisd.net
Alvin ISD	Buck Gilcrease, Ed.D.	(281) 388-1130	bgilcrease@alvinisd.net
Barbers Hill ISD	Dr. Greg Poole	(281) 576-2221	gpoole@bhisd.net
Bellville ISD	Michael Coker	(979) 865-3133	mcoker@bellvilleisd.org
Channelview ISD	Greg Ollis	(281) 452-8008
Clear Creek ISD	Dr. Greg Smith	(281) 284-0002	grsmith@ccisd.net
Conroe ISD	Dr Curtis Null	(936) 709-7702	lgodfrey@conroeisd.net
Crosby ISD	Dr. Scott Davis	(281) 328-9200 ext 1202	sdavis@crosbyisd.org
Cypress Fairbanks ISD	Dr. Mark Henry	(281) 897-4077	mark.henry@cfisd.net
Deer Park ISD	Victor White	(832) 668-7080	white@dpisd.org
Dayton ISD	Dr. Jessica Johnson	(936) 258-2667	jessica.johnson@daytonisd.net
Dickinson ISD	Vicki Mims	(281) 229-6000	vmims@dickinsonisd.org
Fort Bend ISD	Charles E. Dupre, Ed.D	(281) 634-1000	charles.dupre@fortbendisd.com
Friendswood ISD	Thad Roher	(281) 482-1267	troher@fisdk12.net
Galena Park ISD	Dr. Angi Williams	(832) 386-1000	awilliams@galenaparkisd.com
Galveston ISD	Dr. Kelli Moulton	(409) 766-5121	kellimoulton@gisd.org
Goose Creek CISD	Randal O'Brien	(281) 707-3220
Hitchcock ISD	Carla Vickroy	(409) 316-6545	cvickroy@hitchcockisd.org
Houston ISD	Grenita Lathan	(713) 556-6300	HISDSuperintendent@Houstonisd.org
Huffman ISD	Dr. Benny Soileau	(281) 324-7606
Humble ISD	Dr. Elizabeth Fagen	(281) 641-1000	elizabeth.fagen@humbleisd.net
Katy ISD	Dr. Lance Hindt	(281) 396-2304
La Porte ISD	Lloyd Graham	(281) 604)-7000	supt-secretary@lpisd.org
Magnolia ISD	Dr. Todd Stephens	(281) 356-3571	tstephens@magnoliaisd.org
Pasadena ISD	Dr. DeeAnn Powell	(713) 740-0242 Ext 70244
Pearland ISD	Dr. John Kelly	(281) 485-3203	kellyj@pearlandisd.org
Santa Fe ISD	Dr. Leigh Wall	(409) 925-3526	leigh.wall@sfisd.org
Sheldon ISD	King R. Davis	(281) 727-2006
Spring ISD	Dr. Rodney E. Watson	(281) 891-6025
Spring Branch ISD	Scott R. Muri, Ed.D	(713) 464-1511	superintendent@springbranchisd.com
Stafford MSD	Dr. Robert Bostic	(281) 261-9202	supt@staffordmsd.org
Texas City ISD	Dr. Rodney Cavness	(409) 916-0100	RCavness@tcisd.org
Tomball ISD	Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora	(281) 357-3100 ext 2005

Colleen Vera
colleen@TexasTrashTalk.com

Democrats Want HCDE to Encourage Students to Sit for the Pledge

Video 11/29/17 - 2:40

Harris County is home to the only school board in Texas elected by political party – The Harris County Department of Education (HCDE.) 

At their October meeting, Democrat Trustee Erica Lee-Carter (daughter of Democrat US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee) refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Later in the meeting, Trustee Lee-Carter spoke on the issue requesting that an item be placed on the November agenda for HCDE to vote to affirm the right of all students and staff to remain seated during the Pledge of Allegiance.

Diane Trautman, the only other Democrat Trustee, stated her “support” for Trustee Lee-Carter in her comments.

Note: You can view the full meeting video here.  Lee-Carter at 54:23; Trautman at 57:20 

But, Texas statute already confirms a parent’s right to excuse his/her child during the Pledge of Allegiance. Every school district has a policy in place for parents to sign a waiver.

Why are these Democrat HCDE Trustees who have served on this board for FIVE YEARS, suddenly interested in sitting during the Pledge of Allegiance? 

Why do they want HCDE to go “on the record” supporting disrespect for our flag and the soldiers who died for it?

HCDE already uses our property taxes to push every liberal federally funded “education” program the Democrats crave, from Head Start to 21st Century Community Learning Centers.

Now the Democrats want to use HCDE to train students and staff to protest in support of the liberal Democrat agenda during school hours!

The next HCDE meeting will be Wed., Nov 29, 2017 at 1:00 pm.

If you would like to let the HCDE Trustees know how you feel about elected County School Trustees refusing to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance, and encouraging students and teachers to do the same, their contact info is below:

(1) You can leave a message by phone: 713-694-6300

       ...ask to speak to the Board Secretary ...or...  

(2) You can email the Trustees individually:

Democrats

Eric Lee-Carter   elee@hcde-texas.org

Diane Trautman dtrautman@hcde-texas.org

Republicans 

Board President: Louis D. Evans levans@hcde-texas.org

Vice President: Eric Dick edick@hcde-texas.org

Michael Wolfe mwolfe@hcde-texas.org

Don Sumners dsumners@hcde-texas.org

George Moore gmoore@hcde-texas.org

Colleen Vera
colleen@TexasTrashTalk.com
11/28/2017

HCDE & The Open Meetings Act

Greg Abbott said...

"The Texas Open Meetings Act represents a commitment to the people of Texas that the public’s business will be conducted in the open. It is a legal guarantee of a transparent government..."

Ken Paxton's Handbook reads...

 “The provisions of [the Act] are mandatory and are to be liberally construed in favor of open government.”

What is the point of these promises if elected officials aren't really required to follow The Texas Open Meetings Act?

So today I mailed the following letter to the Harris County DA's Public Integrity Division requesting an investigation into possible violations of the Texas Open Meetings Act by HCDE's Board of Trustees on Jan. 26, 2017.

Page 1

Page 2

The facts:

1. The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) legal services document reads as follows:

How does a school district hire a school attorney?

The board votes. The board, acting as a body corporate, selects and retains the district’s attorney. While the superintendent’s recommendation is valuable, the board is the “client” which ultimately makes this critical decision. 

Discuss in open session. Discussions and deliberations regarding the retention of an attorney, interviews with prospective counsel or discussions of their qualifications, and discussions or negotiations of the contract between the district and its attorney may not be conducted in closed meetings. All such discussions must be conducted in properly posted open meetings. An outside attorney or law firm is an independent contractor; therefore, the personnel exception in the Open Meetings Act does not apply. Of course, if the district is employing an attorney to serve as a member of its staff, then the attorney will be an employee of the district and his or her employment may be discussed in closed session pursuant to the personnel exception. 

2. HCDE currently contracts with the law firm of Rogers, Morris, & Grover, L.L.P. to serve as their board attorney. An attorney from the firm is present at every HCDE Board meeting to provide legal advice because HCDE does not employ a staff attorney.

3. HCDE held its regular monthly board meeting on Jan. 26, 2017. Agenda item 8W would have hired new general counsel for HCDE and changed Rogers, Morris, & Grover's role at HCDE. It read:

“Consider hiring Chris Carmona as the HCDE’s board attorney and general counsel of HCDE. Rogers, Morris, & Grover, L.L.P. will be treated as “of counsel” and will be utilized at Chris Carmona’s discretion."       

4. HCDE Trustees held all of the discussions on this agenda item in closed session with the attorney from  Rogers, Morris, & Grover, L.L.P, even though the law firm is an independent contractor and a change in the firm’s contract was part of the agenda item.

While Rogers, Morris, & Grover, L.L.P. was behind closed doors with the Trustees, the other attorney being considered for general counsel remained in the public meeting room and was not invited into closed session.

You can view the Board's actions for yourself...

                                    View the video of the full meeting: here

5.  After the closed session, HCDE’s Trustees still held no public discussion of the agenda item. Instead, the agenda item was amended to issue a Request for Qualifications and Rogers, Morris, & Grover, L.L.P.’s  contract with HCDE remained unchanged with all discussions happening behind closed doors.

The Test

Those were the facts. Now for the test. 

Now is when the citizens of Harris County find out if the Texas Open Meetings Act really is "mandatory." 

If it really is a "legal guarantee of a transparent government..."

Or if it's all just more empty political promises. 

Colleen Vera

colleen@TexasTrashTalk.com

HCDE...New Year...Old Challenges

While so much of Harris County turned “blue” last November, the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) – the only school board in Texas elected by political party – added two new Republicans. Republicans who ran on conservative platforms.

So, I attended their first “special” board meeting on 1/9/17 with hopes the taxpayers might begin to see some positive change.

For those who could not attend, I made a video of the meeting with my cell phone. You can view it  below. I apologize for the poor sound quality. It seems that HCDE, who markets itself as a leader in technology support, couldn’t get their own microphones to work, so they passed around portable mics – sometimes.

The highlights include some good news and some bad news.

I will start with the good.

#1 . In his first board meeting, George Moore, the Republican representing Precinct 2, proved to be a taxpayer advocate. He made use of his career experience in project management to question such things as HCDE’s 15-20% contingencies in their building costs and cast his votes to end all tax-funded lobbying.

#2. The Board approved two conservatives to the board of their Public Facilities Corporation – the “separate” corporation controlled by HCDE EMPLOYEES which HCDE uses to issue taxpayer backed bond debt WITHOUT ELECTIONS.

#3. The Board terminated ONE 

       tax-funded lobbyist contract - 

       Pat Strong.

#4. After much he-said-she-said bickering, the board approved requiring full plans, including BUDGETS, for both new schools BEFORE spending any more funds. That is a given in most places, but it is a HUGE step forward for HCDE. 

Maybe with enough pressure, HCDE will even let the taxpayers review the full plans and budgets online BEFORE the Board votes to spend the bond debt they got us into without an election…but that will have to be another story.

Now, for the not so good news.

#1 - In his FIRST EVER Board meeting, Eric Dick, the Republican representing Precinct 4, used the Joe Straus method to get himself elected Vice President. The two Democrats quickly motioned to nominate and second the unelected RINO* for President and the newbie Dick for VP. After a 2 ½ minute delay, the Board’s attorney ruled that no substitute motion could be made, and Dick proceeded to vote with Sheila Jackson Lee’s daughter to keep the conservatives from the top 2 Board positions.
*appointed by the previous board to fill Kay Smith’s position after she resigned to run for State Rep

#2 – Later, Dick voted with the Democrats again to keep in place their $10,000 per moth tax-funded lobbying contract with Hill Co.

Positives

Even though this first meeting was disappointing for conservatives, it still was the MOST PRODUCTIVE HCDE meeting EVER for the conservative cause!

#1 – We got rid of ONE totally wasteful lobbying contract saving taxpayers $82,000 per year. May not seem like much considering the $21+ million HCDE collects in property taxes per year, but it is a start.

#2 – For the first time EVER, two conservatives have a voice in PFC - the ”shell” corporation run by HCDE employees which HCDE uses to issue taxpayer backed bond debt WITHOUT ELECTIONS.

#3 – For the first time, taxpayers may have an opportunity to view FULL plans and budgets for HCDE’s building projects without having to file requests for public information. Maybe even online BEFORE a meeting so the public can comment BEFORE the board votes.

#4 – The taxpayers have a new fiscally responsible advocate on the board in Trustee Moore. One who can use his professional experience in project management to rein in  spending lacking adequate planning and detail.

#5 – In this first meeting, Trustee Dick did vote WITH the conservatives MORE times than he voted with the Democrats.

Action Plan

Normally I suggest you contact the two new Trustees with your own comments. 

However, two months after the election, HCDE's website is still showing the names and contact information for their old Trustees. 

 I guess they have been too busy working on their microphones.

Colleen Vera

colleen@TexasTrashTalk.com

Texas Ethics Commission - Time to Reboot?

The Texas Ethics Commission (TEC) was established in 1992 to ensure

“fair, consistent, and tough enforcement of campaign finance, lobby, and other ethics laws.”

TEC’s Key objectives are outlined in Chapter 571 of the Texas Government Code:

1. Control and reduce the cost of elections.
2. Eliminate opportunities for undue influence over elections and government actions.
3. Disclose fully information related to expenditures and contributions for elections and for petitioning the government.
4. Enhance the potential for individual participation in electoral and governmental processes and
5. Ensure the public’s confidence and trust in the government. 

In 2014 the Legislature increased TEC’s funding in order to roll out a new electronic filing system that was described as an

“intuitive …system that will provide feedback for clearly wrong entries to help reduce filing errors…result in more accurate information for the public. The new electronic filing system will contain comprehensive management tools, including a robust database that will allow the Commission to verify the completeness and accuracy of disclosure information.”

And of course, the new system required new tax-funded staff positions to provide more robust training and enforcement. 

It sounded good at the time. The TEC using advanced technology to keep track of electronic filings by candidates made sense. After all, computers are great at mundane tasks such as making sure reports are filed on time and checking basic math.

But, a closer look…a look at an actual candidate in 2016…shows TEC’s expensive new technology and staff are NOT catching even the most basic noncompliance issues.

Thus, the TEC is NOT ensuring full disclosure of campaign finances.

Example: Judge Elaine Palmer – Harris County 215th Civil District Court 

Elaine Palmer was elected Judge of the Harris Count 215th Civil District Court in 2012.

She is currently running for re-election. She was on the ballot in both the 2016 Democrat Primary and the Democrat Primary Run-off. She won the run-off and is now on the 2016 General Election ballot.

As a current office holder, and a currently opposed candidate, she is required by law to file numerous campaign financial reports by specific dates throughout the year. 

But….

In July of 2015, Judge Palmer did not file her semi-annual report with the TEC. What did TEC do about it?

     ...ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.

In January of 2016, Judge Palmer did not file another semi-annual report with the TEC. What did TEC do about it? 

     ...ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.

In February of 2016, Judge Palmer failed to file her “30 days before the Primary Election” report. What did TEC do about it? 

     ...ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.

In February of 2016, Judge Palmer failed to file her “8 days before the Primary Election” report. What did TEC do about it? 

    ...ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.

In May of 2016, Judge Palmer failed to file her “Run-off Election” report. What did TEC do about it? 

     ...ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.

In July of 2016, Judge Palmer failed to file yet another semi-annual report. What did TEC do about it? 

    ... ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.

In short – a current office holder and candidate did not report anything about her campaign finances for over a year before the election, during her primary election, or during her primary run-off....

And the TEC, the government agency whose duty is to ensure FULL PUBLIC DISCLOSURE of candidate expenditures and contributions did NOTHING…

     ...ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. 

Judge Palmer’s reporting issues don’t end there.

In September of 2016, six months after the primary election, Judge Palmer finally filed late reports going back to 2015.

That same day she filed a “FINAL REPORT.”

That’s right….a current officeholder…and currently opposed candidate…filed a “FINAL REPORT” ending her campaign reporting right in the middle of the General Election!

She signed the following statement:

“I do not expect any further political contributions or political expenditures in connection with my candidacy. I understand that designating a report as a final report terminates my campaign treasurer appointment. I also understand that I may not accept any campaign contributions or make any campaign expenditures without a campaign treasurer appointment on file.”

According to TEC records, since terminating her campaign treasurer on 5/14/16, Judge Palmer has still not filed a new treasurer appointment ….

and yet…

She has claimed over $26,000 in new campaign contributions, while continuing to list her terminated treasurer on her reports, and not having a current campaign treasurer appointment on file with the TEC.

And that’s still not the end of Judge Palmer’s reporting issues.

Two PACs reported Judge Elaine Palmer Campaign contributions to the TEC that Judge Palmer did NOT report.

The Harris County Democrat Party reported receiving $1,000 from The Elaine Palmer Campaign on August 3, 2016. But Judge Palmer did not report that contribution on her campaign financial report. 

The Texans for Good Leaders PAC reported making the following contributions to the Elaine Palmer Campaign: 

   $5,000   on   2/18/16
 $10,000   on   2/25/16
   $1,000   on   7/18/16

       
But Judge Palmer did not report receiving these three contributions totaling $16,000 on her campaign reports.

And the math Judge Palmer used in her report covering 2/21/16 thru 5/14/16 doesn’t add up either.

	Palmer’s Campaign Math	Normal Voter’s Math
Starting cash on hand	$     8,233.17	$       8,233.17
Monetary Contributions	+  9,350.00	+  9,350.00
Total Expenditures	- 34,055.00	- 34,055.00
Ending Cash on Hand	$        964.92	$  (16,471.83)

A discrepancy of over $16,000…yet again…no red flags by the TEC’s new electronic reporting system and expert staff? The ones the Legislature was told would “allow the Commission to verify the completeness and accuracy of disclosure information?” 

As a taxpayer, I find the lack of public disclosure being allowed by the TEC very disturbing.

In Summary

The TEC has been entrusted to ensure the public’s confidence in our government by ensuring full disclosure by candidates in Texas elections. 

The TEC “self- reported” to the Legislature that the TEC works hard to ensure “fair, consistent, and tough enforcement of campaign finance, lobby, and other ethics laws.”

The TEC purchased a state of the art technology system that they claimed would "allow the Commission to verify the completeness and accuracy of disclosure information.”

Yet, one candidate breaks multiple compliance rules:

1. Fails to file campaign reports for over a year 
2. Fails to file any reports during a Primary Election
3. Fails to file any reports during a Run-off Election
4. Files a FINAL REPORT during a General Election and then continues to receive campaign donations
5. Accepts over $26,000 without a current treasurer on file
6. Fails to report $17,000 in donations reported to the TEC by PACs
7. Math errors totaling over $16,000

And the TEC does NOTHING….

.......ABSOLUTELY NOTHING…. to inform the voters.

The TEC did not place Judge Palmer on their “delinquent filer” list in 2015 or 2016.

The TEC did not have Judge Palmer’s campaign report issues on any meeting agenda during 2015 or 2016…and...

The TEC do not have Judge Palmer on their sworn complaint order list for 2015 or 2016...

...even after I personally filed sworn complaints concerning Judge Palmer's lack of campaign reporting.

So next week, Harris County voters will go to the polls not knowing a very important fact... 

...the fact that a candidate for the 215th District Civil Judge….a position which imposes penalties on others who do not live up to their responsibilities….completely ignores her own legal responsibilities in campaign reporting.

They will not have the facts because the Texas Ethics Commission is incapable of detecting simple, basic violations of campaign finance reporting laws….even with the newest technology and additional staff.

As a taxpayer, it makes no sense to me for Texans to continue funding the TEC. We should cut our losses, admit the TEC is a complete failure, and turn the responsibility of ensuring complete and accurate campaign reporting over to someone who IS capable of doing this important job for Texas.

Preferably a commission elected by the people of Texas. A commission which answers directly to us. So when they don't do their job, we can vote them out of office.

Colleen Vera

colleen@TexasTrashTalk.com

4th Grade Propaganda in Texas

Why should Texas parents read their child’s homework assignments?

Just ask Harris County ESD9 Commissioner, Scott Debour.

His 4th grade son, who attends Moore Elementary in Cy-Fair ISD, brought home this “writing” assignment yesterday.

Simple enough…read a passage and find the errors in capitalization, punctuation, spelling and grammar.

No problem, until his dad read the passage…

…and found “writing” being used to push the liberal animal rights agenda on his 4th grade son.

You can read the full passage here.

Or read just a few lines…and you will get the idea…

• “If you ask me, I believe zoos should close…
• “Another example of mistreatment at zoos is the chimps…”
• “Another chimp named Mimi knows over 300 words in sign language. She’s as smart as a 2 year old. So if chimps are kept in zoos, why aren’t toddlers…”
• “That’s why I believe all zoos are not animal friendly and should be closed down.”

Does Cy-Fair ISD really think the Houston Zoo, the closest zoo to Moore Elementary, is a horrible place for animals?

Because most Houstonians would describe it as a wonderful zoo.

Not only are the animals living in natural habitats…

…the zoo keepers work hard to keep the animals stimulated. 

Watch the clever way the African lions are fed at the Houston Zoo:

The Houston Zoo also offer a variety of hands-on animal encounters for kids…Animal encounters which could never be matched with just a picture or film.

What can Texas parents do?

First, make an appointment with your child’s teacher to preview the materials which will be used this school year. If you find assignments you feel are inappropriate for you child, request an “alternate assignment.” One in which your child learns the same skills, without the left wing bias.

Second, read the assignments your child brings home. If you still find issues, you can work your way up the chain of command – the school principal, curriculum director, superintendent, school board – but that could take months.

If you want faster results, read the problematic lessons to the school board during public testimony at their monthly meetings. Then send the lessons to your State Representative and State Senator so they have examples of the left wing lessons being taught in Texas public schools.

If you would like to voice your opinion on this anti-zoo lesson to the Cy-Fair ISD leadership, contact information is below:

Board President, Darcy Mingoia: board@cfisd.net

Superintendent, Mark Henry:  mark.henry@cfisd.net
Phone: 281-897-4077

Colleen Vera

colleen@TexasTrashTalk.com