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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming MILDRED ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Board to Vote on New Property Tax Rate
The board will vote to approve the new tax levy and rate under Item 7.b. The agenda does not state whether the proposed rate is at, above, or below the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, which is the rate that would bring in the same amount of money as last year from the same properties. Any rate above this is a tax increase, regardless of how the rate itself is framed.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Before the vote on Item 7.b, please publicly state the proposed tax rate and compare it to the no-new-revenue rate. Taxpayers deserve to know if you are voting for a tax increase.’
💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Hike
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Undisclosed Policy Changes via ‘District of Innovation’
The board is voting on policy updates tied to its ‘District of Innovation’ plan. These plans can allow districts to bypass state laws on everything from teacher certification to class size, but the specific changes are not disclosed in the agenda. This prevents parents and taxpayers from reviewing the new rules before they are approved.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 7.a, the proposed policy updates for the District of Innovation plan must be published for public review before any vote is taken. What specific state laws is the district seeking to bypass?’
💰 Impact: Bypassing State Law
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Blank Check for Field Renovations and HVAC
The board plans to approve multiple contracts for major softball/baseball field renovations, new bleachers, and ’emergency’ HVAC purchases. The agenda provides no cost estimates, vendor names, or contract details, asking taxpayers to approve a blind expense. ‘Emergency’ declarations can also be used to circumvent competitive bidding rules.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘What are the total costs for agenda items 7.d, 7.e, and 7.f? These contracts should be published with full costs before the board votes to approve them.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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