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📍 Drive to ANTON ISD Office   📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming ANTON ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
🚨 Alert (LEVEL 10)
Final Vote on 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate
📅 2026-08-25
The board will vote to set the new property tax rate for the coming year. The agenda provides no information on the proposed rate or how it compares to the no-new-revenue rate, which would mean a tax hike for homeowners.
Response

PACK THE ROOM: This is the vote that sets your property tax bill. Show up to the Public Hearing on the budget and tax rate and demand the board adopt the no-new-revenue rate. Contact the district office and ask for the proposed rate worksheet to be posted online immediately.

💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9)
Final Vote on 2026-2027 District Budget
📅 2026-08-25
The board is scheduled to give final approval to the new annual budget, which dictates all district spending. The agenda provides no link to the proposed budget, preventing public scrutiny of new spending or staff positions before the final vote.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Anton ISD administration to request a copy of the proposed budget. Ask for a summary of new spending items and how they will be funded before the board takes a final vote.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Resolution on ‘Exception’ for School Guardians
📅 2026-08-25
The board will vote on a ‘Good Cause exception’ related to the School Guardian program, which allows armed staff on campus. The agenda does not explain what rule is being waived or why an exception is needed, which could impact safety or training standards.
Response

ASK FOR CLARIFICATION: Contact the Anton ISD board. ‘Regarding Item III.E, please explain the nature of the “Good Cause exception” for School Guardians. What specific requirement is being waived and what is the justification?’

💰 Impact: Potential Safety Standard Change
ALERT (LEVEL 4)
Requires Verification

Undisclosed Budget Amendments
📅 2026-08-25
The board plans to vote on unspecified amendments to the budget. Without details, the public cannot know if these are minor corrections or significant reallocations of taxpayer funds after the budget has been set.
Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Anton ISD administration and ask for the details of the proposed budget amendments to be posted online before the meeting.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending Shifts
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