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BISD Board Considers Renaming a Middle School; Brent Demands It Be Named “Vaught Academy for Truth”

Armed with screenshots, a self-written recommendation letter, and a crayon masterpiece, Brent makes his boldest bid for relevance yet.

North Richland Hills —​
What was expected to be a routine Birdville ISD board meeting quickly descended into operatic chaos Tuesday night when disgraced former councilman Brent Vaught stormed the podium demanding that the district rename an aging middle school after him — specifically, “Vaught Academy for Truth.”

The renaming item on the agenda was procedural. The district has been evaluating several campuses for modernization and branding updates. Suggestions from parents included neutral, inspirational options like Unity Middle School or North Campus Academy.

Brent, however, interpreted the agenda as a divine summons.

THE GRAND ENTRANCE

According to witnesses, Vaught entered the boardroom carrying a three-inch binder labeled “EXHIBIT A: WHY I DESERVE A SCHOOL.”

He greeted no one, marched straight to the microphone, and announced,

He then placed the binder down with a dramatic thud, scattering loose papers, half-printed screenshots, and what appeared to be a slightly melted glue stick.

Inside the binder were:

• 74 pages of screenshots of his own Facebook posts, which he labeled “Historic Community Leadership Moments.”
• A self-written letter of recommendation, allegedly from “an anonymous supporter,” though it was written in Brent’s handwriting and signed, “Sincerely, A Concerned Patriot.”
• A crayon drawing of a futuristic school with giant neon letters reading VAUGHT ACADEMY FOR TRUTH, complete with a 12-foot-tall statue of Brent holding a Constitution and a megaphone.
• A flowchart titled, “Why Naming a School After Me Prevents Corruption.”
• One page that simply said, in bold marker, “BECAUSE I DESERVE IT.”

THE PRESENTATION NO ONE ASKED FOR

Over the next nine minutes — cut down from what Brent claimed was a 40-minute prepared speech — Vaught delivered a self-aggrandizing argument that board members later described as “the TED Talk no one wanted.”

He claimed the district needed “a beacon of uncompromising truth,” warning that “children today are being taught facts without passion.”

At one point he said,

Board President Margaret Lane tried to interrupt several times, reminding him,

When asked to wrap up, Brent replied,

BOARD RESPONSE: SWIFT AND MERCILESS

When Brent finally relinquished the microphone, the board immediately called for discussion.

It lasted 11 seconds.

The vote to reject the request for “Vaught Academy for Truth” was not only unanimous — it was accompanied by what one witness described as “the fastest stack of nods ever recorded at a BISD meeting.”

One board member reportedly whispered,

Another added,

Brent, stunned, stood frozen in place, still clutching his crayon artwork.

BRENT’S REACTION: A MASTERPIECE OF SELF-PITY

After the vote, Brent stepped outside and started a Facebook Live rant titled “The Education Deep State Fears Me.”

He accused the board of:

• “Academic censorship,”
• “Student brain-control through name suppression,” and
• “A personal vendetta against greatness.”

He held up his crayon drawing during the livestream and said,

He also vowed to “bring receipts,” though viewers noted he had just shown all the receipts during public comment.

As the video progressed, Brent became increasingly dramatic, ending with,

THE WATCHDOG WEIGHS IN

NRH WatchDog founder Blakie-Poo, who witnessed the exchange from the back row of the boardroom, described it as “the most entertaining misuse of office supplies I’ve seen in my life.”

“Look, Brent wanting a school named after him tracks,” he said. “But bringing a self-written letter of recommendation? That was art.”

He added,

COMMUNITY REACTION

Parents in attendance appeared equal parts amused and exhausted.

One mother told the WatchDog,

Another resident posted on Facebook,

A third wrote,

THE WATCHDOG CONCLUSION

The district will continue reviewing potential names in the coming weeks, though insiders have already confirmed one absolute:
​The name “Vaught Academy for Truth” has been permanently banned from consideration.

Brent, meanwhile, was last seen walking home with his binder under one arm and his crayon drawing held protectively to his chest, muttering,

More updates to come — especially if Brent attempts to open a private academy out of his garage.

Be Sure To Spread the Truth,
​Blakie-Poo, Your NRH WatchDog