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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming KELLER ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
| 🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9) |
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Tax Rate Vote May Increase Your Tax Bill
The Board will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2026-2027 property tax rate. While the district presents the proposed rate of $1.0852 as having “no change,” this is misleading if property appraisals have increased, as they have for most Texans. Keeping the rate the same while values go up results in a higher tax bill for homeowners.
Response
Attend the Public Hearing for Item 8.A. Email the Board of Trustees via the district website: ‘Vote NO on the proposed tax rate in Item 10.C unless it is the No-New-Revenue Rate. A flat rate is a tax increase when appraisals rise.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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District Restricts In-Person Public Comment Sign-Up
The district’s policy for public comment requires citizens to sign up online using a form that closes at noon on the day of the meeting. The rules explicitly state that individuals may not sign up in person. This creates a barrier for residents who decide to attend later in the day or who may have difficulty with online forms, limiting public access and accountability.
Response
Contact the Board of Trustees via the district website: ‘Regarding Item 7, please amend the public comment rules to allow for in-person sign-ups until the meeting begins. Online-only, early-deadline policies disenfranchise busy taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague $25,500 ‘Demographic Services’ Contract on Consent Agenda
Hidden in the Consent Agenda is a $25,500 payment to Metrostudy, Inc (Zonda) for ‘Demographic Services.’ The purpose of these services is not defined. This could be routine planning or could be for politically sensitive activities like redistricting, yet it is bundled with routine items for a single vote.
Response
Email the Board of Trustees: ‘Pull the Metrostudy, Inc. contract from Consent Agenda Item 9.C for a separate discussion and vote. The public deserves to know the specific purpose and deliverables for this $25,500 demographic study before it is approved.’
💰 Impact: $25,500
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Certifies Compliance with Anti-DEI Law
Under Item 10.B, the Board will vote on a resolution certifying its compliance with state laws prohibiting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and staff duties. The district has updated multiple local policies to align with state law, ensuring taxpayer funds are not used for divisive ideological activities. This is a positive step for transparency and accountability.
How to Secure It
Show up to thank the Board for formally complying with state law under Item 10.B. Email the Board: ‘Thank you for your public commitment to remove divisive DEI initiatives by certifying compliance with state law. Please continue to ensure our schools focus on academic excellence.’
✅ Why It Matters: Protects Taxpayer Funds
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