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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming KENNEDALE ISD agenda. There are 5 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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Secret $201,940 Contract Vote
| 📅 Vote Scheduled August 27, 2026 |
The board is scheduled to approve a contract with the regional Education Service Center (ESC) 11 for $201,940.52. However, the agenda packet does not include the report detailing what specific services this money is buying. ESCs are often used to purchase ideological training and programs like ‘Social Emotional Learning’ or ‘DEI’ initiatives. Voting to spend over $200,000 without showing the public the contract is a major transparency failure.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Kennedale ISD Board of Trustees. ‘Regarding Item 8.D, the agenda is missing the report for the $201,940.52 ESC 11 contract. Postpone this vote until the full contract and list of services are made public for review. The public’s business must be done in the open.’
💰 Impact: $201,940.52 (Undisclosed Services)
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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Voting on a Budget Amendment in the Dark
| 📅 Vote Scheduled August 27, 2026 |
The board is voting to amend the 2025-2026 budget under Item 8.F, but the document detailing the proposed changes was not included in the public agenda packet. Amending a budget can involve shifting large sums of money or authorizing new spending. Approving these changes without public disclosure of the details prevents taxpayers from providing meaningful oversight.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Kennedale ISD Board of Trustees. ‘Item 8.F is a vote to amend the budget, but the amendment document is not public. Postpone this vote until the proposed budget changes are posted online for public review.’
💰 Impact: Unknown (Undisclosed Budget Changes)
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Paying a Lobby Group with Your Tax Dollars
| 📅 Vote Scheduled August 27, 2026 |
The board is set to approve a $53,224 payment to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) for a workers’ compensation program. This payment is part of a consent agenda, meaning it could pass without discussion. TASB is a powerful lobby group in Austin that frequently opposes property tax relief, parental rights, and school choice. A portion of every dollar sent to TASB, regardless of the stated purpose, supports its political lobbying operations.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Kennedale ISD Board of Trustees. ‘Pull Item 6.D from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know why the district is sending money to an organization that lobbies against their interests.’
💰 Impact: $53,224 to a lobby group
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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District Freezes Employee Pay
| 📅 Vote Scheduled August 27, 2026 |
The board is voting on a compensation plan that includes no general pay increase for employees for the 2026-2027 school year, citing budget constraints. While this may be a fiscally necessary decision, it is a clear signal of the district’s tight financial situation and directly impacts teacher morale and retention. Taxpayers should be aware of the budget pressures facing the district.
Response
Monitor: This is a sign of the district’s tight budget. Taxpayers should ask what is driving these financial constraints and whether administrative overhead is being scrutinized as closely as teacher pay.
💰 Impact: Potential impact on teacher morale and retention
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| ALERT (LEVEL 2) |
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School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Report
| 📅 Report Presented August 27, 2026 |
The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is presenting its annual report. While no controversial curriculum changes are being proposed this year, the SHAC is the official body that recommends health and sex education policies to the board. The report notes the council is in a ‘re-building phase,’ making it a critical time for parents to get involved and monitor its future activities to ensure local community values are reflected in any new curriculum.
Response
Monitor: The SHAC is in a ‘re-building phase.’ Parents should monitor future meetings and recommendations to ensure local values are reflected in any proposed health curriculum.
💰 Impact: Future curriculum changes
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