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📍 Drive to HARLINGEN CISD Office   📅 Tuesday, September 1, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming HARLINGEN CISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Opaque ‘Fiscal Planning’ Discussion
📅 2026-09-01
The Finance Committee is holding a discussion on “Fiscal Planning.” This non-specific agenda item could conceal early-stage discussions about future tax increases, bond proposals, or issuing debt without voter approval.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 5.A, “Fiscal Planning,” what specific topics will be discussed? Taxpayers expect transparency on any conversations that could lead to future debt or tax increases.’

💰 Impact: Future Tax Increases
ALERT (LEVEL 4)
Requires Verification

Vague ‘Learning Without Limits’ Program
📅 2026-09-01
The board will hear a presentation on a new initiative called “Learning Without Limits.” Aspirational, vague titles like this can sometimes be used to introduce controversial curricula like Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) without clear public disclosure.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 4.A, “Learning Without Limits,” please provide the presentation materials to the public before the meeting. Parents deserve to know what new programs are being considered for their children.’

💰 Impact: Potential Mission Creep
ALERT (LEVEL 3)
Update on Tax-Hike Funded Projects
📅 2026-09-01
The board will receive an update on projects funded by a past Tax Ratification Election (TRE) and Maintenance Tax Notes (MTN). This is a key moment for taxpayers to verify that money from a previous tax increase is being spent as promised.
Response

MONITOR: Attend to ensure the projects discussed align with what voters were promised during the Tax Ratification Election. Ask for the detailed financial report to be posted online.

💰 Impact: Past Tax Increases
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