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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming WICHITA FALLS ISD agenda and found 6 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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New Policy Restricts Student Transfers, Limits School Choice
Under policy update FDB(LOCAL), the district is severely restricting intradistrict transfers and plans to eliminate high school transfers entirely for future classes. This policy limits parents’ ability to choose the best school for their child, locking students into a specific feeder pattern based on where they live in the 6th grade.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘I oppose the new transfer restrictions in policy FDB(LOCAL) under Item X.A. This policy harms parental choice. I demand a separate roll-call vote on this item.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Parental Choice
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$14.8M Federal Grant Creates Future Taxpayer Burden
The district accepted a $14.8 million federal grant for a new 10,000-square-foot auditorium at Sheppard Elementary. While the construction is federally funded, local taxpayers will be responsible for all future maintenance, utilities, and staffing costs for this new facility, creating a permanent, unfunded liability.
Response
Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the $14.8M federal grant mentioned in the Sept. 14 minutes, what is the projected annual cost to local taxpayers to maintain and operate this new facility after the grant ends? Taxpayers deserve to know the full cost.’
💰 Impact: Future Unfunded Maintenance
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Board to Approve $115k Student Data System
The board will vote on a $115,395 renewal for the Eduphoria software suite, a $31,000 increase from the previous year. This system is used for ‘student assessment and data analysis,’ raising questions about what specific student data is being collected and how it is used and protected.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Consent Item VIII.B, please pull this $115,395 purchase for discussion. What specific student data does Eduphoria collect, and what are the district’s policies for parental consent and data privacy?’
💰 Impact: $115,395 Annually
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Agenda item IX.A, ‘Purchase and Installation of Safety Doors,’ provides no details on the cost, vendor, number of doors, or location. This lack of transparency prevents public oversight of a potentially significant safety-related expenditure.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item IX.A in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains hidden costs or policy changes. If no file is attached, demand the board table this vote until the contract and cost are made public.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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School Board Cancels Election, Incumbents Re-Elected
Minutes from September 14 confirm the board cancelled the November 3, 2026 trustee election because all four candidates ran unopposed. When elections are consistently cancelled, it can be a sign that the system discourages challengers, reducing accountability to voters.
Response
This is a past action being recorded in the minutes. Use this as a reminder to recruit and support strong candidates for the next election cycle to ensure voters have a choice.
💰 Impact: Reduced Voter Accountability
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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District Secures $35k in Revenue from Land Easement
The board is set to approve an easement for Oncor Electric, generating $35,552 in revenue for the district. This is a smart use of district property that provides a direct financial benefit to taxpayers without raising taxes.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Thank you for the prudent financial management shown in Item IX.C. This is a welcome example of finding revenue sources that don’t rely on property taxes.’
✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Benefit
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