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📍 Drive to ELECTRA ISD Office   📅 Monday, August 31, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming ELECTRA ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9)
School Board to Vote on 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate
📅 2026-08-31
The board will hold a public hearing and then vote on the budget and property tax rate for the upcoming year. The agenda does not state the proposed rate, leaving taxpayers in the dark about whether this vote will increase their property tax bills.
Response

ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING: The board is voting on your tax bill. Go to the meeting and demand to know if the proposed rate is above the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, which is a tax increase. Urge them to adopt the no-new-revenue rate.

💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Hike
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)
Undisclosed “Budget Amendment #4” on Agenda
📅 2026-08-31
The board plans to vote on a “Budget Amendment” without providing any public details about what it contains, how much money is involved, or what its purpose is. This prevents taxpayers from scrutinizing last-minute changes to the budget before a vote.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the district office before the meeting: ‘Regarding Item 7, Budget Amendment #4, please publish the details of this amendment online. Taxpayers deserve to know what changes are being made to the budget before you vote.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
Major Win (LEVEL 7)
Board Proposes 30-Day Public Review for New Library Books
📅 2026-08-31
The board is considering a policy to post all proposed elementary library books on the district website for 30 days before purchasing them. This gives parents and taxpayers a clear window to review materials before they are placed in front of children.
How to Secure It

SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for this pro-transparency measure. Email the board: ‘I support Item 3, which allows public review of library books. Thank you for prioritizing parental involvement and transparency.’

✅ Why It Matters: Increased Transparency
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