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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming WICHITA FALLS ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
| ALERT (LEVEL 8) |
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District Slows Public Records Access
The board is voting to designate 10 specific weekdays as ‘non-business days’ for the purpose of responding to Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) requests. This procedural move uses a new state law to legally delay the public’s access to government records, making it harder for taxpayers to get timely information.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the WFISD Board of Trustees (see official agenda for contact info). Ask them: ‘Regarding Item VI.B, I demand a roll-call vote. Why is the district choosing to slow down transparency and delay access to public records?’
💰 Impact: Delayed Public Records Access
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The agenda includes ‘Budget Amendments’ without providing the actual document for public review in the agenda packet. Budget amendments can shift large sums of taxpayer money between departments or projects with little notice, hiding spending priorities from the public until after the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item V.B attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains hidden spending or financial transfers. Demand the board explain any major changes before the vote.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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$115k Student Data System Purchase
The district plans to spend $115,395 on a software subscription for ‘Eduphoria’. The system is described as supporting ‘student assessment and data analysis’ and ’employee evaluation and professional growth.’ Taxpayers should demand to know exactly what student data is being collected, how it is analyzed, and if it is being used to track non-academic metrics without parental consent.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the WFISD Board of Trustees (see official agenda for contact info). Ask: ‘Regarding Item V.C, what specific student data does Eduphoria collect and analyze? Please provide the board and the public with a data privacy and security review before approving this $115,395 purchase.’
💰 Impact: $115,395 Annually
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