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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming MAGNOLIA ISD agenda. There are 6 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
| 🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9) |
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Massive Bond Construction Contracts Lack Price Tags
The board is set to approve major construction contracts for a new high school, two new elementary schools, and additions to two existing high schools (Items 9.E & 9.F). The agenda packet does not disclose the contract amounts, hiding the total taxpayer cost of these massive 2026 bond projects before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the files for Items 9.E and 9.F in the Official Agenda (linked above). Email the Board: ‘What is the total dollar amount for the construction contracts in Items 9.E and 9.F? This information must be public before you vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Bond Spending
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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Board to Ratify Prior Tax Hike in Meeting Minutes
The board is set to approve the minutes from its August 24 meeting, which officially document the adoption of a tax rate representing a ‘1.3 percent increase.’ This vote cements a property tax hike that was passed last month, increasing the burden on homeowners.
Response
Contact the Board (see official agenda for details): ‘Approving the August 24 minutes ratifies a tax hike. Taxpayers expect you to hold the line on spending, not rubber-stamp past increases.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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New Committee Could Shield Board from Grievances
The board is creating a three-member committee to hear and decide all Level 3 grievances from employees, students, and parents. This could sideline the full board from hearing public complaints directly, reducing accountability and moving important decisions into a smaller, less visible setting.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board (see official agenda for details): ‘I demand Item 8.G be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a roll-call vote. The full board, not a small committee, should be accountable for hearing public grievances.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Accountability
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board will vote on ‘Preliminary End-of-Fiscal Year Budget Amendments’ under item 9.D. The agenda provides no details or dollar amounts, preventing public scrutiny of last-minute spending changes.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains hidden spending. Email the Board: ‘Regarding Item 9.D, please publish the full details of the budget amendments online before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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School Safety Audit Kept From Public View
The board will review findings from a school safety audit, but the report itself is being kept confidential and is ‘not available to the public.’ While some security details must be protected, a complete lack of public transparency prevents parents from verifying that safety standards are being met.
Response
Contact the Board (see official agenda for details): ‘Regarding Item 8.E, please release a public summary of the safety audit findings. Parents deserve transparency on school safety without compromising tactical details.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Oversight
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Earns Top Marks for Financial Management
Magnolia ISD received a ‘Superior’ A-rating with a score of 98 out of 100 on the state’s Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST). This top-tier rating confirms the district is practicing prudent fiscal management with taxpayer dollars.
How to Secure It
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Show up to the public hearing on Item 9.C to thank the board for their fiscal stewardship. Get this success on the record to set a high standard for financial transparency and responsibility.
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