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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming BOERNE ISD agenda. There are 6 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Board to Vote on 3.14% Effective Tax Rate Increase
The board will hold a public hearing and then vote to adopt the 2026-2027 property tax rate. The proposed rate of $1.0065 represents a 3.14% effective tax rate increase, which will result in higher property tax bills for homeowners and businesses.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up for the Public Hearing on Item XI.B and demand the board adopt the no-new-revenue rate. Email the Board (see Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item XI.C, I oppose the proposed 3.14% effective tax rate increase. Please protect taxpayers and adopt the no-new-revenue rate.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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District to Appoint Delegate to TASB Lobbying Group
The board will appoint a delegate to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly. TASB is a taxpayer-funded organization that lobbies the Texas Legislature, often for policies that increase spending and oppose property tax relief.
Response
Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item VII.B, I urge you to reconsider participating in the TASB Delegate Assembly. Taxpayer dollars should not be used to lobby against taxpayer interests. Please vote NO on sending a delegate.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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District to Adopt Official State Legislative Lobbying Agenda
The board will vote on its official legislative priorities for the 90th Texas Legislature. While the draft includes positive goals like property tax relief, it primarily directs the district to lobby for increased state funding and spending.
Response
Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item VII.D, please amend the legislative priorities to focus exclusively on local control, efficiency, and property tax relief, rather than lobbying for increased state spending.’
💰 Impact: Lobbying for More State Spending
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Board to Discuss Appointments to County Appraisal District
The board will discuss the process for nominating candidates to the Kendall County Appraisal District (KCAD) Board of Directors. As the entity with the largest number of votes, Boerne ISD’s nominations heavily influence who sets policy for property appraisals, directly impacting every taxpayer’s bill.
Response
Contact the Board (see Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item VII.C, please nominate candidates to the KCAD board who are committed to fairness, transparency, and protecting property owners from inflated appraisals. This is a critical appointment for all taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: Influence Over Property Appraisals
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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 $7-9 Million by Refinancing Debt
The board is set to approve the issuance of up to $151.8 million in refunding bonds to refinance existing debt from 2014, 2016, and 2017. This action is projected to save taxpayers between $7 million and $9 million in interest costs.
How to Secure It
Show up to thank the Board for taking proactive steps to reduce the district’s debt burden. Email the Board (see Official Agenda link): ‘Thank you for your fiscal prudence in considering Item XI.A. Saving taxpayers $7-9 million through debt refinancing is exactly the kind of responsible governance we need.’
✅ Why It Matters: $7-9M Taxpayer Savings
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Certifies Compliance with State Anti-DEI Law
The board will vote to certify its compliance with state laws prohibiting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) duties and other controversial instructional topics. This public certification confirms the district is following state law to keep ideological agendas out of schools.
How to Secure It
Show up to support the board’s certification of compliance with state law in Item X.B. Email the Board (see Official Agenda link): ‘Thank you for your commitment to transparency and for certifying compliance with state laws that protect our students from divisive ideological instruction.’
✅ Why It Matters: Compliance with Anti-DEI Law
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