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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming BRAZOSPORT 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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New Board Rules Limit Public Comment, Gag Trustees
The proposed Board Operating Procedures place a 30-minute total cap on public comments, potentially silencing citizens at important meetings. The rules also direct board members to refer all media inquiries to the Board President or Superintendent unless the topic is ‘solely related to positive aspects of the district,’ effectively a gag order on individual elected officials.
Response
DEFEND YOUR VOICE: Contact the Brazosport ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘Vote NO on the Board Operating Procedures in Item 11.E. The 30-minute cap on public comment and the media gag rule for trustees reduce transparency and accountability. Elected officials must be free to speak to the public and the press.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access & Board Transparency
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Hidden in Consent Agenda
The district plans to approve a $197,862 payment to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Risk Management Fund, bundled with routine purchases on the consent agenda. TASB is one of the most powerful lobbying organizations in Austin, often working against property tax relief and parental rights.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Brazosport ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘I demand Consent Item 10.C be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to see who supports sending $197,862 to an organization that lobbies against our interests.’
💰 Impact: $197,862 to Lobbying Group
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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District Claims Tax ‘Raise’ While Rate Drops
The board will vote on the 2026 property tax rate. While the proposed rate of $0.8907 is below the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, the official notice includes the confusing and legally-required statement that this ‘will raise more taxes.’ This language obscures the impact on homeowners’ actual bills, which may decrease slightly due to the rate cut.
Response
DEMAND CLARITY: Contact the Brazosport ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘Regarding Item 11.B, please explain in plain English at the meeting why the official notice says taxes are being raised by 4.36% while the proposed rate is below the no-new-revenue rate. Taxpayers deserve a clear explanation of their tax bill before you vote.’
💰 Impact: Confusing Tax Hike Language
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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New Virtual Program Uses Controversial Vendor
The district is approving a new virtual/hybrid program for high schoolers using curriculum from Imagine Learning – Edgenuity. While offering flexibility, some online curriculum providers have faced criticism for lacking academic rigor and oversight compared to in-person instruction.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Brazosport ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘Before approving the virtual program in Item 11.D, what specific measures will be in place to ensure the academic rigor of the Edgenuity curriculum is equivalent to classroom instruction and to verify student engagement and prevent cheating?’
💰 Impact: Potential for Lower Quality Instruction
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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 to Save $2.3M by Refinancing Old Debt
The Board is set to approve the issuance of refunding bonds to refinance a portion of its existing debt. This smart financial move is projected to save taxpayers approximately $2.37 million in future interest payments.
How to Secure It
SECURE THE WIN: Contact the Brazosport ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) to thank them for Item 11.A. ‘Thank you for proactively managing the district’s debt and saving taxpayers over $2.3 million through this bond refunding. This is excellent fiscal stewardship.’
✅ Why It Matters: $2.37M Taxpayer Savings
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