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📍 Drive to ARANSAS PASS ISD Office   📅 Monday, August 31, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming ARANSAS PASS ISD agenda. There are 2 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
🚨 Alert (LEVEL 10)
Requires Verification

Vote Scheduled on New Property Tax Rate
📅 2026-08-31
The board will hold a public hearing and then immediately vote to approve the new budget and property tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year. The agenda does not state the proposed rate, preventing taxpayers from knowing if it’s a tax hike above the no-new-revenue rate.
Response

PACK THE ROOM: This is the vote that sets your school property tax bill. Show up to the Public Hearing at 6:00 PM on August 31st and demand the board adopt the No-New-Revenue Rate. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘What is the proposed tax rate for Item IV.C, and how does it compare to the no-new-revenue rate? I urge you to vote NO on any rate that increases the burden on taxpayers.’

💰 Impact: Potential Higher Property Taxes
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)
Requires Verification

Vote on New Employee Compensation Plan
📅 2026-08-31
The board will vote on a new compensation plan, including salaries, stipends, and benefits, for the upcoming school year. This is a major driver of the budget and any potential tax increase, but the details of the plan are not included in the agenda.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Before voting on the budget, the public deserves to see the full cost of the proposed compensation plan in Item IV.D. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Please publish the proposed 2026-2027 compensation plan online before the board votes.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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