Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: KERMIT ISD – Wednesday, September 16, 2026 [b71152b0]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

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

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)

District Considers Five-Year Health Insurance Lock-In

📅 Scheduled Action

The board will vote on committing Kermit ISD to a five-year agreement with the TRS Active Care health insurance program. This long-term contract could prevent the district from exploring more competitive and affordable insurance options, potentially locking taxpayers into higher costs down the road.

Response

DEMAND FLEXIBILITY: Contact the Kermit ISD Board before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item XII, please reject the five-year commitment to TRS Active Care. A shorter-term agreement would preserve the district’s ability to seek the best value for taxpayers and employees.’

💰 Impact: Reduced Market Flexibility

ALERT (LEVEL 3)

$20k Bond Project Change Order for School Logo

📅 Scheduled Action

The board is set to approve a $20,606.85 change order to add a terrazzo logo in the high school commons area, funded by the 2023 Bond. This raises questions about whether bond funds, approved by voters for essential projects, are being appropriately used for cosmetic upgrades.

Response

QUESTION THE EXPENSE: Contact the Kermit ISD Board. ‘Regarding Item VIII, is a $20,000 logo the best use of bond funds that were approved for educational necessities? Please justify this expense to the taxpayers.’

💰 Impact: $20,606.85

District Info

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601 S POPLAR, KERMIT, TX 79745

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