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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming KELLER ISD agenda. There are 7 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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New Committee to Lobby the Legislature with Taxpayer Money
| 📅 Vote Scheduled August 27, 2026 |
The board is creating a “Board Legislative Committee” whose stated purpose is to “create the board legislative priorities for the upcoming legislative session.” This is the first step in using district staff time and tax dollars to lobby state lawmakers, often for policies that increase spending and taxes or oppose parental rights and educational freedom.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Keller ISD Board. ‘Vote NO on Item 9.C. The district’s job is to educate children, not to use our tax dollars to lobby Austin. Focus on the classroom, not the Capitol.’
💰 Impact: Staff time and potential future lobbying contracts.
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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$330,000 Contract for ‘Mental Health’ Services
| 📅 Vote Scheduled August 27, 2026 |
The board is approving a $330,000 contract with “Communities in Schools” (CIS) to place their staff on 12 campuses for “supportive guidance,” “counseling,” and “mental health therapy.” This outsources student services to a third-party group, involves collecting sensitive student data, and is paid for with federal funds that will eventually run out, potentially leaving local taxpayers to foot the bill.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Keller ISD Board. ‘Pull Item 8.I from the Consent Agenda. What specific curriculum will CIS use? How can parents opt-out of these services and data collection? What is the plan to pay for this $330,000 program when the federal money disappears?’
💰 Impact: $330,000 annually, future local taxpayer liability
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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District Considers Joining Lawsuit Against Texas School Finance System
| 📅 Discussion Scheduled August 27, 2026 |
The board is holding a work session to discuss the “Midland ISD Lawsuit Challenging Texas School Finance.” This is a discussion about potentially joining a lawsuit against the state, which would spend local tax dollars on lawyers to engage in political battles instead of funding classrooms.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Keller ISD Board. ‘Regarding Item 10.A, taxpayers deserve to know if you plan to spend our money on a lawsuit against the state. Will there be a public vote before any funds are committed to this legal action?’
💰 Impact: Potential legal fees and staff time.
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Keller ISD Forced to Send $2.7 Million in Local Taxes to Austin
| 📅 Vote Scheduled August 27, 2026 |
Under the state’s “Robin Hood” school finance system, Keller ISD is classified as “property wealthy” and must send $2,690,591 of its local property tax revenue to the state for redistribution. While this is mandated by the state, it’s critical for taxpayers to see how much of their high property tax bills are leaving the community entirely.
Response
Monitor: This is a result of the state’s flawed school finance system. Contact your state representative and senator and ask them what they are doing to end ‘Robin Hood’ and let local tax dollars stay in local schools.
💰 Impact: $2,690,591 in local property taxes sent to the state.
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Public Comment Rules Create Barriers for Parents
| 📅 Policy in effect for August 27, 2026 meeting |
The district’s public comment rules require speakers to sign up online by noon on the day of the meeting and prohibit in-person sign-ups. This makes it difficult for working parents and taxpayers who decide to attend a meeting later in the day to have their voices heard by the board.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Keller ISD Board. ‘Your public comment rules discourage participation. Please allow for in-person sign-ups until the meeting begins so that busy parents and taxpayers can hold you accountable.’
💰 Impact: Reduced public participation and accountability.
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 0) |
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WIN: District Policy Update Prohibits DEI and Social Transitioning
| 📅 Vote Scheduled August 27, 2026 |
The board is voting on policy revisions (TASB Update 127) that explicitly prohibit employees from engaging in “diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) duties.” The update also forbids staff from assisting a student with “social transitioning.” This is a significant victory for parental rights and ensures the district is focused on academics, not ideology.
How to Secure It
SUPPORT THIS VOTE: Email the Keller ISD Board. ‘Thank you for considering the policy changes in Item 9.E. Please vote YES to prohibit DEI and social transitioning in our schools and protect parental rights.’
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| Win (LEVEL 0) |
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WIN: Board to Create Citizens Bond Oversight Committee
| 📅 Discussion Scheduled August 27, 2026 |
Following the recent decision to place a large bond on the ballot, the board is discussing the creation of a Citizens Bond Oversight Committee. This is a positive step toward fiscal transparency and ensuring that taxpayer-approved bond funds are spent as promised.
How to Secure It
SUPPORT THIS ACTION: Email the Keller ISD Board. ‘Thank you for discussing a Citizens Bond Oversight Committee in Item 10.B. This is a crucial step for accountability. Please ensure the committee is independent and has real authority to review spending.’
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