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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming RICHARD MILBURN ALTER HIGH SCHOOL (KILLEEN) agenda. There are 5 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Taking on New Debt for Fort Worth Campus Without Voter Approval
The board is voting to authorize loans from Frost Bank to finance and refinance facilities. This action allows the district to take on long-term debt without putting it on a ballot for voter approval, leaving taxpayers responsible for the bill without their direct consent.
Response
DEMAND A VOTE: Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding Item V.C., what is the total amount of this loan? Any long-term debt for facilities should be approved by voters, not taken on through bank loans. Put this on the ballot or vote NO.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Loan Amount
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Using Taxpayer Money to Attend Lobbying Conference
| 📅 Conference: September 28-30, 2026 |
The agenda promotes the upcoming Texas Public Charter School Association Conference. This association is a registered lobby group that advocates at the Texas Legislature. Sending staff or board members to this event using public funds constitutes taxpayer-funded lobbying, where your money is used to influence lawmakers on policies you may not support.
Response
FOLLOW THE MONEY: Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding the upcoming TPCSA conference, please disclose the total cost to taxpayers for attendance, including travel and fees. Taxpayer dollars should fund classrooms, not political lobbying.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed travel, lodging, and registration fees.
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Rubber-Stamping Undisclosed District Contracts
The board is scheduled to ‘ratify’ a slate of district contracts without providing any public documents detailing the vendors, services, or costs. This practice of approving deals after they’ve been made behind the scenes prevents public scrutiny and accountability for how taxpayer money is being spent.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding Item V.A., please publish all contracts for public review before the vote. The public deserves to see these deals before they are rubber-stamped.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Consultant Contract Renewal for ‘Education Foundation’
The board is renewing a contract with a consultant (‘Voluntexas’) for its ‘Education Foundation’ with no public information on the cost or the specific services being provided. This lack of transparency makes it impossible for taxpayers to know if they are getting value for their money or simply funding a vague ‘professional services’ agreement.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Before renewing the Voluntexas contract under Item V.D., please provide the public with the full contract amount, a list of services provided, and the measurable outcomes from the previous contract term.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Contract Cost
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 0) |
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Board Moves to Comply with State Ban on DEI
The board is voting on a resolution to formally comply with state law that prohibits Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and related ideological programming. This is a positive step ensuring the district is focused on academic excellence and accountable to state law.
How to Secure It
SHOW SUPPORT: Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Thank you for taking action on Item V.B. to ensure compliance with the state’s ban on DEI. Please ensure this resolution is robust and that all district policies and vendor contracts are audited to remove any remaining DEI-related functions.’
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