Southlake Carroll ISD school board members renounced the nonpartisan Texas Association of School Boards on Monday, citing the group’s promotion of “divisive political ideologies” largely related to diversity and inclusion.
Trustees voted 5-1 to leave the association, which they said does not represent the values of most Texans. Carroll ISD is the first school district in the state to pass such a resolution.
The move comes two months after nine Republican lawmakers — including Reps. Brian Harrison of Waxahachie and Tony Tinderholt of Arlington — sent a letter to Texas school districts urging them to abandon the association. Established in 1949, TASB provides training, policy guidance and insurance to the more than 1,000 Texas public school boards.
