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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming ALIEF ISD agenda. There are 7 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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District Adopts Property Tax Rate Increase
The district’s taxpayer impact statement reveals an adopted property tax rate of $1.0204, an increase from last year’s $1.0072 rate. Combined with rising property appraisals, this will increase the tax bill for a median-valued home from $695.71 to $708.96.
Response
This is a direct tax increase confirmed in the agenda documents for Item 9.6. Contact the Alief ISD Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘I oppose the property tax rate increase. Please adopt the no-new-revenue rate to protect taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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District to Appoint Delegate to Lobbying Group TASB
The board will select a delegate for the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly. TASB is a taxpayer-funded lobbying organization that frequently opposes property tax relief, transparency, and parental rights at the Texas Legislature.
Response
Contact the Alief ISD Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) before the vote on Item 11.5: ‘I urge you to vote NO on sending a delegate to the TASB assembly and to end the district’s membership in this taxpayer-funded lobby. Our tax dollars should not be used to lobby against our own interests.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Policy Change Reduces Parent Representation on Campus Committees
The board is considering a second reading of policy BQB (LOCAL), which would cut the required number of parent representatives on campus-level decision-making committees from four to two. This change reduces direct parental oversight and input at the school level.
Response
Contact the Alief ISD Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) regarding Item 10.5: ‘I oppose the proposed change in policy BQB (LOCAL) that cuts parent representation on campus committees in half. Please amend the policy to restore the requirement for four parent representatives.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Parent Representation
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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District Pays Dues to Multiple Lobbying Groups
The district’s disbursement report reveals payments to several taxpayer-funded lobbying organizations, including the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO), and the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA). These groups lobby the state legislature, often against the interests of taxpayers and parents.
Response
Contact the Alief ISD Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) regarding the payments in Item 9.2: ‘Why are our tax dollars funding political lobbying by groups like TASB and TASA? Please direct the administration to cease paying dues to these organizations.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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District Pushes “Restorative Practices” in Staff Training
An update on staff development reveals a district-wide push for “Restorative Practices,” described as a “relationship-centered approach to behavior management” for creating an “equitable learning environment.” These programs often reduce consequences for student misbehavior, potentially impacting classroom order and safety.
Response
Contact the Alief ISD Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) regarding Item 11.1: ‘What is the impact of “Restorative Practices” on student discipline and classroom safety? The focus should be on maintaining a safe and orderly environment for all students, not on social-emotional experiments.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Classroom Discipline
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Undisclosed Cost for EV Charging Infrastructure
The board plans to approve a proposal for “EV Charging Infrastructure” under the consent agenda, with no attached documents detailing the cost, scope, or justification. This prevents public scrutiny of a potentially expensive, non-essential capital project.
Response
Demand Item 10.6 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a full discussion and recorded vote. Contact the Alief ISD Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘What is the total cost of RFP #2619 for EV charging? This item must not be passed without full public disclosure of the financial impact.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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District Focuses on “Climate” Surveys with SEL Component
The administration is presenting an update on its “Climate and Culture CARE Survey,” which measures “Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)” among staff. These types of surveys often serve as a justification for bringing in controversial SEL programs and can be used to collect sensitive, non-academic data from students and staff.
Response
Contact the Alief ISD Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) regarding Item 11.2: ‘What is the purpose of the SEL component in the district’s climate survey, and how is this data used? The district’s focus should be on academic excellence, not emotional metrics.’
💰 Impact: Student Data Collection
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