Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: BOLES ISD – Monday, August 31, 2026 [7883ebaf]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming BOLES ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)

Proposed Property Tax Rate Adoption

📅 2026-08-31

The board will vote to adopt a total property tax rate of $0.9596. The agenda does not state how this rate compares to the no-new-revenue rate, which is the true measure of a tax increase. Rising property appraisals often mean taxpayers pay a larger tax bill even if the rate itself is advertised as a ‘cut’.

Response

ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING: This is the only chance to speak before the vote. Contact the Boles ISD administration before the meeting: ‘How does the proposed tax rate of $0.9596 compare to the no-new-revenue rate? Will the average homeowner’s tax levy increase under this proposal?’

💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Hike

ALERT (LEVEL 4)

Requires Verification

Vague Title — Manual Review Required

📅 2026-08-31

The board is approving the new Student Code of Conduct and Handbook for the 2026-2027 school year. These documents often contain significant policy changes affecting discipline, technology use, and parental rights that are not detailed on the agenda.

Response

INVESTIGATE: The district should post the proposed Student Handbook online for public review before the vote. Contact the Boles ISD administration and ask for a link to the proposed document to check for new policies affecting families.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes

ALERT (LEVEL 4)

Requires Verification

Vague Title — Manual Review Required

📅 2026-08-31

The board is approving a handbook governing non-school sponsored student clubs. This document sets the rules for student-led groups and could contain policies that impact free speech or create unequal access for certain viewpoints, but the text is not provided.

Response

INVESTIGATE: The proposed handbook for student clubs should be public before the board votes. Contact the Boles ISD administration and request a copy of the proposed handbook to ensure it protects student rights and parental oversight.

💰 Impact: First Amendment Implications

ALERT (LEVEL 3)

Requires Verification

Vague Title — Manual Review Required

📅 2026-08-31

The board plans to vote on a revised policy labeled only as ‘FNAB(L).’ Using obscure policy codes without providing the text or a plain-language summary prevents public oversight of the changes being made.

Response

INVESTIGATE: The agenda should link to the text of any policy being changed. Contact the Boles ISD administration and ask for the full text of the proposed revisions to policy FNAB(L) before the meeting.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes

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