Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: KENNARD ISD – Thursday, August 27, 2026

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming KENNARD ISD agenda. There are 2 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

🚨 Alert (LEVEL 10)

Board to Vote on 2026-2027 Budget and Property Tax Rate

📅 August 27, 2026

The Kennard ISD board is scheduled to give final approval to the new budget and set the property tax rate for 2026. This vote determines the total amount of money the district will take from taxpayers. It is critical for residents to know if the proposed rate is above the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, which is a tax increase regardless of how the rate itself is presented.

Response

SHOW UP & SPEAK UP: Attend the meeting on August 27th. Contact the Kennard ISD board and ask: ‘What is the no-new-revenue tax rate, and what is the proposed rate? I urge you to adopt the no-new-revenue rate or lower and demand a recorded roll-call vote on Items V.G and V.H.’

💰 Impact: Potential property tax increase for all property owners.

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)

Budget Update Scheduled for Secret Session

📅 August 27, 2026

The agenda shows the board will retreat into a closed executive session to discuss a ‘Budget update.’ While executive sessions are permitted for sensitive topics like personnel or legal advice, discussing budget matters behind closed doors shields financial deliberations from public scrutiny. Taxpayers have a right to see how their money is being discussed.

Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Kennard ISD board. Ask why a ‘Budget update’ (Item VIII.B.4) requires a secret session. Urge them to hold all financial discussions in the open meeting, where the public can observe.

💰 Impact: Reduced transparency in financial management.

District Info

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304 HWY SEVEN E, KENNARD, TX 75847

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