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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming SAN ELIZARIO ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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District Proposes 5.26% Property Tax Hike
The school board is set to vote on a new property tax rate of $0.8830. While the district presents this as a rate ‘cut’ from last year, it is 5.26% higher than the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, meaning the district will collect significantly more money from taxpayers due to rising property values. The proposal also sets the debt service (I&S) tax rate higher than the minimum required to pay its bills, creating a surplus funded by taxpayers.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up Tuesday and sign up for the Public Hearing on the tax rate (Item 4.B). Email the Board of Trustees via the District Office (see Official Agenda link): ‘Vote NO on the proposed tax rate in Item 4.D. Adopt the no-new-revenue rate of $0.8389 to prevent a 5.26% tax hike on families.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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District Promotes Conference by Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group
The agenda includes an informational item promoting the TASA/TASB Convention. The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) is a taxpayer-funded organization that actively lobbies the state legislature against taxpayer interests, such as property tax relief, spending limits, and educational freedom. Using district funds for travel and participation supports this lobbying effort.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 6.C.4.b, what is the total estimated cost for district staff and trustees to attend the TASA/TASB convention? Taxpayer dollars should not be used to support organizations that lobby against taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague ‘Employee Culture Surveys’ — Manual Review Required
The agenda includes a presentation on ‘Employee Culture Surveys,’ but the actual survey documents and summary reports are not included in the provided materials. While seemingly routine, such surveys can sometimes be used as a pretext to introduce divisive DEI or other political concepts into the workplace.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the files attached to Item 6.A.1 in the Official Agenda (linked above). Review the survey questions and summary to confirm the focus is on professional culture and operational improvement, not political ideology.
💰 Impact: Mission Drift on Taxpayer Dime
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 5) |
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District Certifies Compliance with Anti-DEI Law
The board is voting to certify its compliance with Senate Bill 12, a state law that prohibits school districts from establishing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices or compelling DEI-related training. The district’s submitted form confirms it has updated its policies to align with the law, a positive step in preventing political agendas from diverting resources from the classroom.
How to Secure It
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for complying with state law and keeping divisive DEI initiatives out of San Elizario schools. Ask them to affirm their commitment to this principle during public comment on Item 4.E.
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