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📍 Drive to CLAUDE ISD Office   📅 Monday, September 21, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming CLAUDE ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9)
District Seeks Voter Approval to Send Local Taxes to State
📅 November 3, 2026
The board is preparing for a “recapture” election on November 3, 2026, under Chapter 49 of the Education Code. This means the district is asking voters for permission to send a portion of local property tax dollars to the state for redistribution under the “Robin Hood” school finance system.
Response

ATTEND & ASK QUESTIONS: Show up for the discussion on Item 13. Contact the District Office: ‘Before the November 3rd recapture election, please provide a clear breakdown of how much local property tax revenue will be sent to the state and what the impact will be on our district’s budget.’

💰 Impact: Sending Local Taxes to Austin
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)
Undisclosed Cost for “Marketing” Consultant
📅 Scheduled Action
The board is considering hiring “EdVantage” for marketing and communication services through an interlocal purchasing agreement. The cost and specific deliverables of this contract are not disclosed in the agenda, raising questions about spending taxpayer money on public relations instead of in the classroom.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office regarding Item 10.F: ‘Before approving the EdVantage contract, please release the full proposal, including the total cost and specific deliverables. Taxpayers deserve to know what they are paying for.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed
✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
Win (LEVEL 6)
District Posts New Book List for Public Review
📅 Scheduled Action
The district has posted a list of 15 proposed books on its website for community comment before they are approved. This is a positive step for transparency and ensures parents have a voice in curriculum decisions.
How to Secure It

AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Contact the District Office to thank the board for their commitment to transparency in Item 9.A. ‘Thank you for posting the new book list for public comment. This is a great example of respecting parental rights and community input.’
District Info
Address 500 5TH ST, CLAUDE, TX 79019
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