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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming CLEBURNE ISD agenda. There are 6 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Massive Spending Hidden in Consent Agenda
The consent agenda’s check register (Item 9.B.1) bundles massive payments for approval without individual discussion. This includes a $359,828 payment to curriculum vendor Amplify Education and a $270,581 payment for cafeteria serving lines, among other large expenses.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Pull Item 9.B.1, the Check Register, from the consent agenda. Taxpayers deserve a separate discussion and recorded vote on major expenditures like the $359,828 to Amplify Education.’
💰 Impact: Hundreds of Thousands in Unscrutinized Spending
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Proposed Tax Increase for Hill College
The board will vote on the Hill College tax rate. The proposed rate of $0.05 per $100 valuation is higher than the no-new-revenue rate of $0.047232, which constitutes a property tax increase.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 12.C, I oppose adopting a tax rate for Hill College that is above the no-new-revenue rate. Please vote NO on this tax increase.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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District to Pay $114,000 for One Contract Therapist
The board is set to approve a $114,000 contract with Soliant Health for a single occupational therapist for the school year. This amounts to a rate of $95 per hour, highlighting the high cost of outsourcing staff positions instead of filling them with direct district employees.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 13.A.1.a, what is the district’s long-term strategy to reduce reliance on expensive contractors like Soliant Health and recruit full-time staff to save taxpayer money?’
💰 Impact: $114,000
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District Seeks Waivers for Overcrowded K-4 Classrooms
The administration is asking the board to approve waivers for numerous elementary school classrooms that exceed the state’s 22-student limit (Item 11.B.1). This means many of the district’s youngest students will be in larger classes, potentially impacting their learning environment.
Response
ASK THE BOARD: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the class size waivers in Item 11.B.1, what is the plan to get these classrooms back into compliance with state law and provide our youngest students with the small class sizes they need?’
💰 Impact: Larger Class Sizes
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
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Board Proposes Tax Rate Below No-New-Revenue Level
The board is proposing a total tax rate of $1.06192, which is below the no-new-revenue rate of $1.11998. This action will lower the total tax levy on existing properties compared to last year, providing real relief to taxpayers.
How to Secure It
SHOW UP AND SUPPORT: Attend the meeting to thank the Board for proposing a tax rate that provides real relief. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Thank you for proposing a tax rate below the no-new-revenue level in Item 12.B. Please vote YES to give taxpayers a much-needed break.’
✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Savings
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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Board to Certify Compliance with Parental Rights Law
The board will vote to certify compliance with Senate Bill 12, a state law strengthening parental rights. The accompanying resolution (Item 11.A.2) formally directs staff to prohibit DEI duties, stop assistance with student social transitioning, and ensure parental access to all records.
How to Secure It
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for formally adopting the SB 12 resolution under Item 11.A.2. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘I strongly support your resolution to comply with SB 12. Thank you for protecting parental rights and ensuring transparency in Cleburne ISD.’
✅ Why It Matters: Increased Accountability
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