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📍 Drive to BOWIE ISD Office   📅 Monday, August 31, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming BOWIE ISD agenda. There are 5 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
🚨 Alert (LEVEL 10)
Vote on New Property Tax Rate Without Disclosing Impact
📅 2026-08-31
The Board will vote to adopt the 2026-2027 property tax rate. The agenda provides no information on the proposed rate or whether it constitutes a tax increase by exceeding the ‘no-new-revenue’ level.
Response

PACK THE ROOM: Show up Monday and demand to know if the proposed tax rate is above the no-new-revenue rate. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘I demand a public explanation of the proposed tax rate’s impact on the average homeowner’s bill before you vote on Item III.D.’

💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)
Requires Verification

Final Vote on Undisclosed School District Budget
📅 2026-08-31
The Board is scheduled to adopt the final budget for the 2026-2027 school year. The agenda does not include a link to the proposed budget or a summary of spending, preventing public review before the vote.
Response

INVESTIGATE: Open the full agenda packet from the district’s website to find the proposed budget for Item III.C. Contact the District Office: ‘The public deserves to see the full budget with sufficient time for review before the Board votes.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7)
Board to Vote on Canceling November Trustee Election
📅 2026-08-31
The Board will vote to cancel the upcoming November 3, 2026, Board of Trustee election. While this is often done when candidates are unopposed, it prevents accountability and denies voters the opportunity for a write-in campaign.
Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item III.E, I demand a roll-call vote on canceling the election. The public deserves to know which trustees support this move.’

💰 Impact: Reduced Voter Accountability
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Earmarking Reserve Funds for Vague ‘District Needs’
📅 2026-08-31
The Board plans to designate a portion of the district’s ‘fund balance’ (its savings account) for unspecified ‘district needs.’ This action lacks transparency and could be used to obscure the district’s true financial position to justify future tax increases.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item III.B, please provide a detailed, public list of the specific “district needs” that require committing the fund balance before any vote is taken.’

💰 Impact: Potential Slush Fund
ALERT (LEVEL 4)
Requires Verification

Last-Minute Amendment to Current Year’s Budget
📅 2026-08-31
The Board is voting to amend the 2025-2026 budget on the last day of the school year. This last-minute change lacks detail and could be used to cover overspending or shift funds without proper public scrutiny.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item III.A, what is the specific purpose and dollar amount of this budget amendment? This information should be public before the vote.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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