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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming KELLER ISD agenda and found 6 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Confirms Bond Election on November Ballot
Item 10.H, a contract for election services, confirms the district is holding a ‘Bond Election’ on November 3, 2026. This means the district is asking voters to approve new long-term debt. Taxpayers need to scrutinize the details of the bond package to see what projects are included and the total cost with interest.
Response
INVESTIGATE THE BOND: The district is asking for more debt on November 3. Find the official bond language on the district’s website and demand to know the total cost, including interest, before you vote.
💰 Impact: Future Tax Increases
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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$419k Curriculum Purchase on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve a $419,062.20 purchase for ‘Amplify Education, Inc’ digital math materials as part of a bundled consent agenda vote. Hiding major curriculum decisions worth nearly half a million dollars in a single up-or-down vote prevents public discussion and accountability.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Keller ISD Board. ‘I demand Item 10.C be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know what’s in a $419,000 curriculum purchase before you approve it.’
💰 Impact: $419,062.20
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Trustees to Discuss Attending TASB Lobbying Convention
The board is discussing ‘txEDCON 2027,’ which is the annual convention for the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and TASA. Sending trustees and staff to this event is a use of taxpayer money to support organizations that actively lobby the legislature for higher taxes and against parental rights and transparency.
Response
SPEAK UP AGAINST LOBBYING: Contact the Keller ISD Board regarding Item 12.A. ‘Do not spend our tax dollars to send officials to txEDCON. KISD should not be funding TASB’s lobbying efforts against taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying/Travel Costs
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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District Approves Administrator to Work for Lobby Group
The board is approving a high school principal to perform contract work for the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP). TASSP is a lobby organization that often works against taxpayer interests in Austin. This approval creates a potential conflict of interest and uses the district’s credibility to bolster a lobby group.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Keller ISD Board. ‘Vote NO on Item 10.F. District administrators should not be doing paid work for lobby groups like TASSP that advocate for policies that can harm taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: Strengthens Lobbying Ties
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Board to Approve $750 Bonus for All Full-Time Staff
The board will vote on giving a one-time $750 payment to every full-time employee, paid from the General Operating Fund. While staff are valued, this represents a significant, undisclosed total cost to taxpayers outside of the regular budget and compensation process.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Keller ISD Board before the vote on Item 11.C. ‘What is the total cost of the proposed $750 employee payments, and what is the source of these funds? This should be part of the public budget discussion.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Total Cost
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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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District Creates Citizen Bond Oversight Committee Pre-Election
In a positive move for transparency, the board is approving a Citizens Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) before the November bond election. The committee’s charter is to ensure bond money is spent as promised, monitor project progress, and report findings to the public and the board.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up to the meeting to thank the Board for approving Item 11.E. This proactive oversight is a model for fiscal responsibility that other districts should follow.
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