Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: DUNCANVILLE ISD – Monday, September 21, 2026 [7c3f5f83]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming DUNCANVILLE ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

🚨 Alert (LEVEL 10)

District Proposing 5.18% Effective Property Tax Hike

📅 September 21, 2026

The board is voting on a new property tax rate of $1.0903. While the district presents this as a rate “cut” from last year’s $1.1057, rising property values mean the average homeowner’s tax bill will actually increase by $135.57. The district’s own documents confirm this is an effective 5.18% tax increase.

Response

PACK THE ROOM: This is the vote that raises your property tax bill. Sign up for public comment at the Sept. 21 meeting. Contact the Duncanville ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact details): ‘Vote NO on Item 9.A. A lower rate that results in a higher bill is not a tax cut. Adopt the true no-new-revenue rate.’

💰 Impact: $135.57 Increase Per Home

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)

Board to Approve Undisclosed Purchases Over $100,000

📅 Scheduled Action

The board is set to approve all purchases over $100,000 under Consent Agenda Item 8.D. However, the provided agenda attachment that should list these purchases is completely blank, offering no details on vendors, amounts, or purpose. This prevents any public scrutiny of major spending before the vote.

Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Duncanville ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact details): ‘Pull Consent Item 8.D for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. The public deserves to know what is being purchased with our tax dollars before you approve it.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7)

Public Comment Time Slashed When Turnout is High

📅 Scheduled Action

The district’s public forum guidelines, attached to the agenda, reduce a citizen’s speaking time from 3 minutes to 2 minutes if more than five people sign up to speak. This policy penalizes public participation on controversial issues that draw the most community interest.

Response

DEMAND YOUR THREE MINUTES: Contact the Duncanville ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact details): ‘The policy in your Public Forum Guidelines to cut speaking time to 2 minutes when more than five citizens show up is anti-transparent. Rescind this rule and guarantee every Texan their full three minutes.’

💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)

Requires Verification

Vague Title — Manual Review Required

📅 Scheduled Action

The board is voting to approve the 2026–2027 District Improvement Plan (DIP). While an executive summary is provided, the full plan—which outlines district-wide goals and strategies—is not included in the agenda packet, preventing public review for embedded ideological content before the vote.

Response

INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for Item 9.C to confirm whether the full District Improvement Plan contains hidden ideological goals or SEL-related initiatives.

💰 Impact: Hidden Policy Changes

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