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📍 Drive to AMARILLO ISD Office   📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming AMARILLO ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
ALERT (LEVEL 8)
District Seeks Exemption from State Education Laws
📅 October 13, 2026
The district is giving notice that it plans to renew its ‘District of Innovation’ plan, which allows it to opt out of key state laws governing things like teacher certification, class sizes, and the school calendar. These plans can reduce accountability and weaken educational standards without direct public oversight on each exemption.
Response

GET THE PLAN & PREPARE TO TESTIFY: This is an early warning. Contact the Amarillo ISD Board and ask for a copy of the proposed District of Innovation renewal plan mentioned in Item 4.A. Ask when the public hearing and final vote will be scheduled.

💰 Impact: Weakened State Standards
WARNING (LEVEL 7)
School Security Exemption Hidden on Consent Agenda
📅 October 13, 2026
The board plans to approve a ‘Good Cause Exception’ to avoid the state requirement of having an armed security officer on every campus, citing lack of funds and personnel. Placing this critical safety decision on the consent agenda is an attempt to pass it without public discussion or a recorded vote.
Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Amarillo ISD Board. ‘I demand Consent Item 3.B.7 be pulled for a separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Parents and taxpayers deserve to know where each board member stands on providing armed security for our schools.’

💰 Impact: Reduced Campus Security
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Undisclosed Mid-Year Budget Amendment
📅 October 13, 2026
The board is voting on ‘Amendment #2’ to the current budget without providing any public details on what is being changed, how much it costs, or where the money is coming from. This lack of transparency prevents taxpayers from scrutinizing new spending priorities.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Amarillo ISD Board before the meeting. Ask: ‘What is in Budget Amendment #2 under Item 3.A.1? Taxpayers deserve to see the details before you vote on any new spending.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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