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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming COOPER 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 to Set 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate
The board will hold a public meeting to adopt the new budget and property tax rate. They will consider adopting a rate higher than the No-New-Revenue (NNR) rate, which is a tax increase on all property owners due to rising appraisal values.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Attend the Public Meeting for the Budget and Tax Rate (Item 22). Email the Cooper ISD Board: ‘I demand you adopt the No-New-Revenue tax rate for the 2026-2027 budget. Do not raise our taxes.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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Public Hearing on Corporate Tax Giveaway
The board is holding a public hearing and will vote on amending a Chapter 313 agreement for Eagle Springs Solar, LLC. These agreements give large corporations a massive discount on their school property taxes for 10 years, shifting the tax burden onto local homeowners and small businesses.
Response
SHOW UP FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING (Item 12): Sign up to speak against Item 15. Email the Cooper ISD Board: ‘Vote NO on the Chapter 313 amendment for Eagle Springs Solar. Stop shifting the tax burden from corporations to families.’
💰 Impact: Higher Homeowner Taxes
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Appointing Delegate to Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group
The board will name a trustee to serve as a delegate for the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB is a taxpayer-funded lobbying organization that frequently works against parental rights, fiscal transparency, and property tax relief at the Texas Legislature.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Cooper ISD Board: ‘Regarding Item 16, I demand a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know who supports sending our money to a lobby group that works against our interests.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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Vague ‘Policy Update 127’ Affecting 10 Policies
The agenda lists a ‘Policy Update 127’ that affects ten different local policies, but provides no details on the substance of the changes. This bundle prevents the public from understanding what is being voted on.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for ‘Policy Update 127’ in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see what is hidden in this update. Email the board: ‘Please postpone the vote on Item 17 until the district provides a plain-language summary of all proposed policy changes.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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