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📍 Drive to ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD Office   📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9)
Vote on 2026 Property Tax Rate Without Public Details
📅 Scheduled Action
The board is scheduled to vote on the 2026 property tax rate. The agenda provides no details on the proposed rate, preventing taxpayers from knowing if it constitutes a tax increase before the board makes its decision.
Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the AHISD Board before the meeting (see district website for contact info). ‘Regarding Item 4.A, please publicly post the proposed tax rate and all associated calculations immediately. Taxpayers deserve to know if you are voting for a tax increase before you take a vote.’

💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Increase
⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7)
Undisclosed Budget Changes Hidden on Consent Agenda
📅 Scheduled Action
The board plans to approve unspecified amendments to the current budget as part of a bundled “consent agenda” vote. This process obscures how taxpayer money is being reallocated and prevents public discussion on individual changes.
Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the AHISD Board. ‘Pull Item 5.C from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. The public deserves to know the details of any budget amendments before they are approved.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)
Secret Library Book List on Consent Agenda
📅 Scheduled Action
The board is set to approve a list of new library books without any public disclosure of the titles. Bundling this into the consent agenda bypasses public review and prevents discussion on potentially age-inappropriate or controversial materials.
Response

DEMAND THE LIST: Contact the AHISD Board. ‘Regarding Item 5.D, the list of library books for approval must be made public before the vote. Pull this item from the consent agenda for full transparency.’

💰 Impact: Bypassing Parental Review
ALERT (LEVEL 4)
Requires Verification

District Committee Engaging in Legislative Activity
📅 Scheduled Action
The board’s Legislative Committee is active, indicating the district may be using local resources to influence state legislation in Austin. This can include paying for lobbyists or dues to associations like the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) that lobby against taxpayer interests.
Response

REQUEST THE MINUTES: Contact the AHISD Board. ‘Please make the minutes and any proposed legislative priorities from the September 1 Legislative Committee meeting (Item 6.A) public. Taxpayers have a right to know what lobbying is being done in their name.’

💰 Impact: Potential Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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