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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming POTTSBORO 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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District to Vote on Budget with $1.4 Million Deficit
The proposed 2026-27 budget shows the district plans to spend $21.95 million from its main operating fund while only taking in $20.52 million. This $1.43 million deficit will likely be covered by draining the district’s savings (fund balance), putting future taxpayers at risk for higher taxes.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up for the Public Hearing on August 31st. Contact the Pottsboro ISD Board: ‘Vote NO on the 2026-27 budget (Item V.B) until you present a balanced general fund budget that doesn’t spend down our savings.’
💰 Impact: $1.43M General Fund Deficit
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Final Vote on 2026 Property Tax Rate
The board will hold a public hearing and then vote to set the 2026 property tax rate. The specific rate ordinance was not available for this analysis, but the proposed budget’s significant deficit creates pressure for a tax increase.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Attend the public hearing on August 31st. Contact the Pottsboro ISD Board: ‘I demand a roll-call vote on the tax rate (Item V.A) and for you to adopt the No-New-Revenue Rate to protect taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Increase
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Taxpayer-Funded Trip to Lobbyist Conference
The agenda includes a report on the upcoming TASA/TASB conference. These organizations lobby the Texas Legislature for policies that often lead to higher taxes and less local control, using taxpayer money to do so.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Pottsboro ISD Board: ‘Regarding Item VIII.D, how much taxpayer money is being spent on the TASA/TASB conference? Please justify using our funds to support organizations that lobby against taxpayer interests.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Key Financial Documents Require Manual Review
The agenda references critical documents for the tax rate ordinance (V.A), the FIRST Report (IV.B), and the School First Management Report (IV.C), but their contents were not extracted for this analysis. These documents contain the fine print on the district’s financial health and the exact tax levy.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the files attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for items IV.B, IV.C, and V.A to find the specific tax rate being proposed and to review the district’s financial accountability ratings.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Financial Details
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