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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming KELLER ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Restricts Public Comment Sign-Ups
The board now requires residents to sign up online by noon on the day of the meeting to speak. In-person sign-ups are no longer allowed, creating a barrier for busy parents and taxpayers who decide to speak after the deadline has passed.
Response
Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Item 7, the public comment policy, makes it harder for parents to be heard. Please restore in-person sign-ups and move the deadline to the start of the meeting to ensure maximum public participation.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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New Calendar Could Slow Public Records Requests
The district is previewing a new calendar that designates 10 ‘nonbusiness days’ for 2027, in addition to weekends and holidays. This action, allowed by state law HB3033, will delay the district’s legal deadline to respond to Texas Public Information Act requests from parents and taxpayers.
Response
Contact the Board (see district website): ‘Regarding Item 14.B, the new TPIA calendar, please ensure the chosen ‘nonbusiness days’ do not unnecessarily obstruct the public’s right to timely information. Transparency is key to accountability.’
💰 Impact: Delayed Public Records
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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School Police Contract Jumps to $1.56 Million
The district is set to approve the renewal of its contract with the City of Fort Worth for School Resource Officers (SROs) at a cost of $1,558,455. This represents a 4.6% increase over last year’s spending for the same service.
Response
Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding Item 13.A, what is driving the 4.6% cost increase for the SRO contract, and what steps are being taken to control these costs in the future? Taxpayers deserve to know.’
💰 Impact: $1.56M (4.6% Increase)
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