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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming SEMINOLE ISD agenda. There are 5 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Property Tax Rate Vote Scheduled
The board will vote to set the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) property tax rates for the 2026-27 year. This is the most significant vote affecting every local taxpayer’s bill, but the agenda does not state whether the proposed rate is a genuine cut or a tax hike above the no-new-revenue rate.
Response
SHOW UP & SPEAK UP: This is the vote that sets your property tax bill. Attend the meeting. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask the Board: ‘Regarding Item 12, will you adopt the no-new-revenue tax rate? I urge you to vote against any proposal that increases the tax burden on Seminole families.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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District Promotes Lobbying Group Convention
The Superintendent is presenting details on the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) convention. TASB is a taxpayer-funded organization that lobbies the Texas Legislature for policies that often lead to higher taxes, less transparency, and reduced parental rights.
Response
ASK THE BOARD: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link). ‘Regarding Item 3.I, what is the total cost to taxpayers for district officials to attend the TASB convention, and why does the district associate with a group that lobbies against taxpayer interests?’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague ‘Improvement Plans’ Up for Vote
The board will vote to approve Campus and District Improvement Plans without providing the documents for public review in the agenda. These plans can be used to insert controversial curricula, staff training, or programs like Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) without parental oversight.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The documents for Item 8 are not attached. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand these plans be posted publicly well before the vote so parents can review them for SEL or DEI-related programming.
💰 Impact: Politicized Classrooms
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Undisclosed Vendors Added via Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve a new vendor and purchasing cooperative list under the consent agenda, which bundles items for a single vote without discussion. This process can be used to approve controversial vendors or contracts without public scrutiny.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask the Board to pull Item 4.C from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote. ‘Taxpayers deserve to know which vendors are being approved to receive our money before a vote is taken.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Contracts
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Blank Check for Budget Amendments
The board is scheduled to vote on unspecified amendments to the budget. This action allows for the reallocation of taxpayer funds to new programs or priorities that were not part of the original, publicly-vetted budget, bypassing normal transparency.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item 14, please provide a detailed breakdown of the proposed budget amendments and the justification for each change before the board votes.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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