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📍 Drive to WELLINGTON ISD Office   📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming WELLINGTON ISD agenda. There are 2 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)
Seeking Exception to State-Mandated Armed School Officer
📅 August 27, 2026
The board is voting on a resolution to renew a “good cause exception” to the state law requiring an armed security officer on every campus. This means the district is choosing not to comply with the standard security mandate passed by the Texas Legislature. Parents and taxpayers deserve a public explanation for why the district believes it qualifies for this exception and what alternative security measures are in place.
Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Attend the meeting and sign up to speak on Item IV.E. Ask the board to explain publicly the specific ‘good cause’ for seeking this exception and to detail the alternative security plan for each campus. Contact the Wellington ISD administration and ask for a roll-call vote so parents know where each trustee stands on school safety.

💰 Impact: Reduced on-campus security compared to state mandate.
⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7)
Tax Rate and Budget Vote with No Details Published
📅 August 27, 2026
The district is holding a public hearing and then immediately voting to adopt the 2026-2027 budget and property tax rate. However, the agenda does not state the proposed tax rate or provide a link to the proposed budget, preventing taxpayers from reviewing the numbers before the hearing. This forces residents to react in real-time without preparation.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Attend the public hearing at 7:30 AM. Ask the board: ‘What is the proposed tax rate, what is the no-new-revenue rate, and by what percentage is the total tax levy on the average homeowner increasing?’ Demand they post the full budget online well in advance of future meetings.

💰 Impact: Potential property tax increase above the no-new-revenue rate.
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