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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming NEW BOSTON ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Vote on Property Tax Rate
The board will hold a public hearing and then vote to adopt the 2026-2027 budget and set the new property tax rate. The agenda does not specify if the proposed rate is above the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, which would constitute a tax increase for homeowners even if the rate itself is lowered.
Response
ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING: The hearing is Item 3. Sign up for Open Forum (Item 6) and demand the board adopt the no-new-revenue rate. Contact the NBISD board: ‘Regarding Item 11.C, I urge you to vote NO on any tax rate higher than the no-new-revenue rate.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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Undisclosed Library Book Purchases
The board is scheduled to approve a new list of library books for the district. The list itself has not been made public in the agenda, preventing parents and taxpayers from reviewing the materials for age-appropriateness before the vote.
Response
DEMAND THE LIST: Contact the NBISD board before the meeting: ‘Regarding Item 11.D, please make the proposed library book list public immediately so parents can review it before the board votes.’
💰 Impact: Bypassing Parents
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Bypassing Bids for Gym Renovation
The district plans to use a purchasing cooperative (TIPS) for a gym renovation, claiming it provides the ‘best value.’ This method can bypass traditional competitive bidding, potentially costing taxpayers more than an open and transparent bid process would.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the NBISD board: ‘Regarding Items 11.E and 11.F, please provide the cost comparison that proves the TIPS cooperative offers better value for the gym renovation than a traditional, open competitive bidding process.’
💰 Impact: Non-Competitive Contract
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