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📍 Drive to CROCKETT COUNTY CONSOLID Office   📅 Monday, August 31, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming CROCKETT COUNTY CONSOLIDATED CSD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
ALERT (LEVEL 4)
Requires Verification

Vague “Budget Amendments” on Agenda Without Details
📅 2026-08-31
The agenda lists “Budget Amendments” for a vote but provides no attached documents or details about what funds are being moved or for what purpose. This lack of transparency prevents the public from scrutinizing last-minute changes to the district’s spending plan.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the district office (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) and ask for the specific budget amendments to be posted online before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item 9, taxpayers deserve to see the details of any proposed budget amendments before the board votes.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
Major Win (LEVEL 8)
District Proposes Tax Rate to Pay Off Bonds Early
📅 2026-08-31
The proposed tax rate includes an additional $6.4 million specifically to pay down existing bond debt ahead of schedule. While this increases the current tax levy, this “bond defeasance” is a fiscally conservative strategy that will save taxpayers significant interest payments over the long term.
How to Secure It

SECURE THE WIN: Show up to the public hearing to support this fiscally responsible plan. Contact the board: ‘Thank you for your plan to pay off school bonds early. This will save taxpayers money and is a model for other districts.’

✅ Why It Matters: Long-Term Interest Savings
Win (LEVEL 6)
District Saves Taxpayer Money by Canceling Uncontested Election
📅 2026-08-31
The board is set to cancel the November 3rd school board election because all candidates are running unopposed. This common-sense move saves the district the significant cost of administering an election where the outcome is already decided.
How to Secure It

SUPPORT GOOD GOVERNANCE: Contact the board to thank them for saving taxpayer dollars by canceling the unnecessary election. This sets a positive example of fiscal responsibility.

✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Savings
District Info
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