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📍 Drive to TOM BEAN ISD Office   📅 Monday, August 31, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming TOM BEAN ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
🚨 Alert (LEVEL 10)
Requires Verification

Vague Title — Tax Rate Vote Requires Manual Review
📅 2026-08-31
The board will vote to set the 2026-2027 property tax rate, but the proposed rate is not disclosed in the agenda text. Taxpayers cannot tell if this constitutes a tax increase above the no-new-revenue rate, which would raise their property tax bills.
Response

PACK THE ROOM: This is the vote that sets your school property tax bill. Go to the official agenda (linked above) and find the tax rate documents for Item 7.D. Demand the board adopt the No-New-Revenue Rate and hold a recorded vote.

💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Hike
⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)
Requires Verification

Vague Title — Manual Review Required for Annual Budget
📅 2026-08-31
The board is set to approve the entire 2026-2027 annual budget under a vague agenda item. The budget document itself, which details all district spending, is not included in the agenda text.
Response

INVESTIGATE: Open the official agenda (linked above) and find the budget attachment for Item 7.C. Taxpayers must review it for hidden spending, new staff positions, or consultant contracts before the board votes.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed
✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
Major Win (LEVEL 7)
District Proposes Paying Down Debt Early
📅 2026-08-31
The board is considering a plan to pay off $170,000 of existing bonds early by slightly increasing the debt service tax rate. This fiscally responsible move will save taxpayers money on future interest payments.
How to Secure It

SUPPORT THIS ACTION: Contact the Tom Bean ISD board to thank them for proactively managing district debt. Ask them to confirm the total interest savings for taxpayers from this early payoff of Item 7.B.

✅ Why It Matters: Long-Term Interest Savings
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