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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming KILLEEN ISD agenda. There are 6 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Bypassing State Law via ‘District of Innovation’ Plan
Item 7.C uses the ‘District of Innovation’ (DOI) plan to exempt Killeen ISD from key state laws. The proposed changes would allow the district to hire uncertified teachers for CTE courses, eliminate the standard probationary contract policy for educators, and start the school year earlier, reducing state-level quality controls and local parental control.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up and speak against Item 7.C. Contact the Killeen ISD Board: ‘The District of Innovation plan should not be a tool to weaken teacher quality standards or eliminate important contract protections. Vote NO on the proposed policy changes in Item 7.C.’
💰 Impact: Lowered Teacher Standards
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying via TASB Policy Update
Under Consent Agenda Item 6.D, the board is set to adopt policy updates from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB is a registered lobby group that frequently uses taxpayer money to lobby the Texas Legislature against taxpayer interests, such as property tax relief and spending transparency.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Killeen ISD Board (see official agenda for contact info). ‘I demand Consent Item 6.D be pulled for a separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know which board members support using our district’s resources to partner with an organization that lobbies against property tax relief.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
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Massive Subsidy for Boys & Girls Club Pool
Item 7.F is a lease agreement where the district pays all utilities and up to $200,000 in maintenance for a swimming pool it does not own, located at the Boys and Girls Club. In past years, this has cost taxpayers over $443,000. This represents a significant and ongoing financial liability for a non-district facility.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The full lease agreement was not included in the public packet. Contact the Killeen ISD Board: ‘Regarding Item 7.F, taxpayers deserve a full cost-benefit analysis before the district commits hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to operate and maintain a pool it doesn’t own. Please publish the full agreement and delay the vote.’
💰 Impact: $200k-$443k Annually
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$165,000 Annual Contract for Retreat Center on Consent Agenda
Item 6.C approves a $165,000 annual payment to the Peaceable Kingdom Retreat Center for outdoor activities, primarily for special education students. Placing a significant, recurring expense on the consent agenda limits public discussion on whether this is the most effective use of taxpayer funds for these students.
Response
PULL FROM CONSENT: Contact the Killeen ISD Board. ‘Please pull Item 6.C from the consent agenda for a full discussion. Taxpayers deserve to understand the justification for a $165,000 annual expense for a retreat center and how its effectiveness is measured.’
💰 Impact: $165,000 Annually
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On-Campus Mental Health Services MOU
Item 6.B on the Consent Agenda approves a Memorandum of Understanding to bring mental health professionals from the Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas onto school campuses. While parental consent is required, these programs can become vectors for data collection and ideological content without full transparency into the services provided.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Killeen ISD Board. ‘Regarding Consent Item 6.B, what specific curriculum will be used by the Children’s Advocacy Center, and what student data will be shared? Parents need full transparency before outside providers are given access to students.’
💰 Impact: Student Data Harvesting
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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WIN: District Certifies Compliance with State DEI Ban
In items 7.A and 7.B, the board will hold a public hearing and vote to certify its compliance with state law prohibiting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and employee duties. This is a positive step towards ensuring the district remains focused on academics and avoids ideological mission creep.
How to Secure It
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to the meeting to thank the Board for complying with the state’s DEI ban. ‘Thank you for approving Item 7.B and publicly certifying that Killeen ISD is focused on academic excellence, not divisive DEI initiatives. This sets a standard for other districts.’
✅ Why It Matters: Protects Against Mission Creep
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