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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming BROCK ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
| 🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9) |
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Tax Rate Vote Lacks Key ‘No-New-Revenue’ Figure
The board will vote on a new total tax rate of $1.2139. While presented as a decrease from last year’s rate, the district’s presentation omits the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, the only number that tells taxpayers if their actual tax bills will increase due to rising property values.
Response
ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING: Show up at 6:00 PM to speak at the tax rate hearing. Contact the Board: ‘Before you vote on Item K.5, please state the no-new-revenue rate and the voter-approval rate for the record. We deserve to know if this is a true tax cut or a tax hike on higher appraisals.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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Board to Vote on Canceling November Election
Item K.1 proposes canceling the November 3, 2026 school board election. While this is often done when incumbents are unopposed, it denies voters the opportunity to cast a ballot or support a write-in candidate, entrenching the current board without voter input.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Brock ISD board office (see official agenda for contact info): ‘I oppose canceling the election under Item K.1. Voters deserve the right to cast a ballot. Please hold the election as scheduled.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Voter Access
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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District Proposing Shift to 4-Day School Week
The board is set to approve guidelines for a 4-day instructional week. This is a major policy shift with significant consequences for student learning, childcare costs for working parents, and the district’s budget and staffing.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Brock ISD board office: ‘Regarding Item K.3, what is the projected financial and academic impact of a 4-day week? This major decision requires a full public presentation and parent feedback before any vote.’
💰 Impact: Increased Family Childcare Costs
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Financial Reports on Consent Agenda — Manual Review Required
The district’s financial reports are listed under the consent agenda, a bundled vote for routine items. The actual report documents are not included in the agenda packet text, preventing public review before the meeting.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item G.3 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to review the district’s finances. Email the Board: ‘Please pull Item G.3 from the consent agenda for a separate discussion and vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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