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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Burnet County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
School Staffing Policy
Marble Falls' super is fighting a proposed state ban on H-1B visa teachers because the district desperately needs them to teach its huge bilingual student population. If this ban goes through, it's going to be a major scramble to find qualified educators for kids who need language support.
School District Accountability
Burnet Middle School just tanked its state rating with an 'F,' joining three other local elementary schools that are already struggling. The district is scrambling to roll out a major overhaul this November to fix the academic slide.
School Solar Energy Project
Marble Falls High slapped a huge solar array on its roof using bond money to slash utility bills. The cash saved on power will go straight back into funding classroom resources instead of utility companies.