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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming SILVERTON ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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First Steps Taken for May 2027 Bond Debt
The board is taking action on contracts for a potential bond election in May 2027. This is the first step in asking voters to approve new long-term debt, which will be paid back through future property tax increases.
Response
GET INVOLVED NOW: This is the start of the bond process. Contact the Silverton ISD board: ‘Regarding Item 8, I urge the board to create a citizen-led bond advisory committee to ensure the final bond package is transparent, fiscally responsible, and focused only on essential needs.’
💰 Impact: Future Property Tax Increases
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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New Student Tracking Software Proposed
The board is considering approving the ‘Cariina’ workflow application. This type of student management software can collect significant amounts of student data, and parents should know what information is being tracked and who has access to it.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Silverton ISD board before the meeting. Ask: ‘Regarding Item 7, what specific student data will the Cariina application collect? Please provide a copy of the privacy policy and data sharing agreement before any vote is taken.’
💰 Impact: Student Data Harvesting
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 5) |
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Superintendent Contract Disclosed to Public
The board is publicly disclosing the Superintendent’s contract, a key act of financial transparency. This allows taxpayers to see exactly how their money is being used for the district’s top administrator.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Thank the board for their transparency on the Superintendent’s contract. Contact the board: ‘Thank you for your commitment to transparency by publicly disclosing the Superintendent’s contract under Item 10. This is exactly the kind of accountability taxpayers expect.’
✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Transparency
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