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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming KATY ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Seeks Exception to Armed Officer Requirement
Under Item 8.15, the board will vote on a resolution to opt out of the state law requiring an armed security officer on every campus. The district is claiming a ‘good cause exception’ due to a lack of funding or qualified personnel, leaving students and staff with less protection than the state standard.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Sign up to speak by emailing publicspeakers@katyisd.org by 2 PM Monday. Ask the Board to pull Item 8.15 from the consent agenda and explain what specific steps they are taking to secure the funding and personnel needed to comply with state law and protect every campus.
💰 Impact: Reduced Campus Security
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Board to Approve $1.3M Fund Balance Drawdown in Consent Agenda
Tucked into the consent agenda, Item 8.3 approves budget amendments that will decrease the district’s General Operating fund balance by $1,315,224. This includes over $570,000 for ‘student recruitment services,’ an unusual expense for a public school district that deserves public discussion, not a rubber stamp.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email publicspeakers@katyisd.org before 2 PM on Monday to speak on this item. Demand that Item 8.3 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and a roll-call vote on this significant use of reserve funds.
💰 Impact: $1.3M Fund Balance Decrease
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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New Library Books with Ideological Content Up for Approval
The board is set to approve a new list of library books under consent item 8.14. The list includes titles by authors known for focusing on mature and divisive social themes, some of which are flagged for ‘FA Content’ in the district’s own documentation.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email publicspeakers@katyisd.org before 2 PM Monday to speak. Ask the Board to pull Item 8.14 from the consent agenda and explain the vetting process for books marked with ‘FA Content’ before voting.
💰 Impact: Politicizing School Libraries
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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Katy ISD Earns Top State Rating for Financial Management
For the 24th consecutive year, Katy ISD has received a ‘Superior Achievement’ rating from the Texas Education Agency’s Financial Integrity Rating System (FIRST). This top rating indicates sound management of taxpayer dollars and a commitment to fiscal responsibility.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Email the Katy ISD Board (contact info on district website) to thank them for their consistent fiscal stewardship. Ask them to share the best practices that led to 24 years of ‘Superior’ ratings so other districts can learn from their success.
✅ Why It Matters: Fiscal Responsibility
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