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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming ROUND TOP-CARMINE ISD agenda. There are 5 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Final Vote on 2026 Property Tax Rate
The board will hold its final vote to set the 2026 property tax rate. The agenda does not disclose whether the proposed rate is a genuine cut, the no-new-revenue rate, or a tax hike that will increase the levy on homeowners.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up Monday and demand the board adopt the No-New-Revenue Rate. Contact the district office: ‘I urge the board to vote for the No-New-Revenue tax rate on Item VI.B. Anything higher is a tax increase on our community.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| 🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9) |
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Final Approval of 2026-2027 District Budget
The board will vote to approve the entire budget for the next school year, locking in all spending priorities. The agenda provides no link to the proposed budget document, preventing public review before the final vote.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the district office before Monday’s meeting: ‘Please post the full proposed 2026-2027 budget online for public review before the board votes on Item VI.C.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending Priorities
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Last-Minute Amendment to Current Budget
The board is voting to change the current 2025-2026 budget right before the fiscal year ends. This action could be used to shift funds to unapproved projects without scrutiny, and the agenda provides no details on what is being changed or why.
Response
ASK FOR AN EXPLANATION: Contact the district office: ‘Regarding Item VI.D, please provide a summary of the proposed budget amendments and the reason for the changes before the board votes.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Fund Transfers
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board will vote on a resolution to use the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department as its Public Information Officer. This could create a bottleneck for public information requests, and the resolution’s text is not provided for review.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether this resolution restricts or delays the public’s access to information under the Texas Public Information Act.
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board will approve ‘Campus Improvement Plans.’ These plans can be used to introduce controversial programs like Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or hire ideological consultants, but the documents are not included in the agenda for public review.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains hidden spending on ideological consultants or curriculum.
💰 Impact: Potential SEL/DEI Spending
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