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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming ALIEF ISD agenda and found 6 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Approves Property Tax Hike
The district’s adopted 2026 tax rate of $1.0204 is an increase over last year’s rate of $1.0072. This will raise the property tax bill for the median-valued home from $695.71 to $708.96, even as families face rising costs elsewhere.
Response
This tax increase was already adopted, but it’s critical to hold the board accountable. Email the Alief ISD Board (contact info on district website): ‘I am concerned about the recent property tax rate increase documented in the agenda for items 9.6 and 10.7. What steps is the board taking to adopt the no-new-revenue rate next year?’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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SEL and Student Data Sharing in After-School Program
The district is approving an agreement with Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) for after-school programs that explicitly include ‘social and emotional learning skills (SEL)’. The agreement also requires the district to share student data with HCDE, including STAAR scores, grades, attendance, and conduct records.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Alief ISD Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Consent Item 10.5, I demand this item be pulled for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Parents deserve to know why the district is implementing SEL and sharing student data with an outside entity.’
💰 Impact: Student Data Sharing
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Quarter-Million Dollar Consulting Contract Hidden in Budget
A budget amendment for $255,000 is being approved for ‘Civic Solutions Group consulting services.’ No details are provided about the purpose, deliverables, or timeline for this expensive contract, which is buried in a list of budget changes on the consent agenda.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Alief ISD Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the $255,000 for Civic Solutions Group in Item 10.7, what are the specific deliverables for this contract? This item should be pulled from the consent agenda for a full discussion before any funds are approved.’
💰 Impact: $255,000
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is scheduled to approve the ‘District and Campus Improvement Plans Performance Objectives,’ which are foundational documents for school strategy and accountability. The actual plans are not included in the public agenda packet, making it impossible for parents and taxpayers to review them before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item 11.5 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to find the actual improvement plans. Email the Alief ISD Board: ‘The vote on Item 11.5 must be postponed until the full District and Campus Improvement Plans are posted for public review.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board plans to approve a ‘Natatorium Addition and Renovation Project’ on the consent agenda. However, the agenda provides no attachment with the project’s cost, scope, or contract details, preventing public scrutiny of this major capital expense.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item 10.9 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains hidden costs or policy changes. Email the Alief ISD Board: ‘Item 10.9 for the Natatorium project must be pulled from consent for a full presentation on the cost to taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Construction Costs
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The district is approving a partnership with the City of Houston for a ‘Choosing the Best (CTB) Youth Development and Healthy Decision-Making Program.’ The curriculum and specific content are not provided, raising concerns about what will be taught to students under this vague title.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item 10.10 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the curriculum details. Email the Alief ISD Board: ‘Before approving Item 10.10, the full ‘Choosing the Best’ curriculum must be made public for parental review.’
💰 Impact: Introduction of Controversial Curriculum
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