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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming WEATHERFORD ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Vote Scheduled on Property Tax Rate Increase
The board will hold a public hearing and then immediately vote to set the 2026-2027 property tax rate. The agenda includes options to adopt a rate higher than the No-New-Revenue rate, which would increase the tax burden on homeowners and businesses.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up for the Public Hearing on Item 13.A. Email the Weatherford ISD Board (contact info on district website): ‘I urge you to adopt the No-New-Revenue tax rate. Do not increase the burden on taxpayers already facing high appraisals.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Proposed Purchase of 6 Electric Buses with No Disclosed Cost
The board is considering the purchase of six electric vehicle (EV) buses without providing the cost, funding source, or long-term maintenance plan. EV buses are often funded by federal grants that come with strings attached and can leave local taxpayers covering high replacement and infrastructure costs down the road.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Weatherford ISD Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 14.F, what is the total cost for the 6 EV buses and the required charging infrastructure? Is this purchase funded by a federal grant, and if so, what are the long-term obligations for the district?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Purchase Price
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Undisclosed “IXL Learning” Software Purchase on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve a purchase from “IXL Learning” without public discussion as part of the consent agenda. The cost, contract terms, and whether the software includes Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or extensive student data collection are not disclosed in the agenda.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Weatherford ISD Board (contact info on district website): ‘I demand Item 11.D, the IXL Learning purchase, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know the cost and see the contract before approval.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Software Cost
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Certifies Compliance with State Anti-DEI Law
The board is voting to certify its compliance with SB 12, the state law banning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) activities. Attachments confirm the district has updated its policies to make assigning DEI duties a fireable offense for employees and contractors, ensuring focus remains on core academics.
How to Secure It
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for implementing SB 12. Email the Weatherford ISD Board (contact info on district website): ‘Thank you for taking your compliance with SB 12 seriously and for putting these protections into board policy. This is exactly the kind of leadership we need to keep our schools focused on education.’
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