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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming CHESTER 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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Final Vote on 2026 Property Tax Rate
The school board will hold a public hearing and then vote to set the property tax rates for the coming year. This vote directly determines the size of the property tax bill for every homeowner and business in the district, yet the proposed rate is not disclosed in the agenda.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: This is the final vote to set your property tax rate. Attend the public hearing at 5:30 PM and demand the board adopt the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate to protect local families from rising appraisals.
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Vote on 2026-2027 District Budget
The board will vote to adopt the final budget for the next school year. The specific spending priorities and total amount are contained in the proposed budget document, which determines how every local tax dollar is spent.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The proposed budget document is attached to the official agenda. Review it for wasteful spending or new programs before the board votes to approve it.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Approval of Teacher Performance Pay Manual
The board is approving the manual that dictates how teachers are evaluated to receive bonuses under the state’s Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program. These evaluation metrics can sometimes include subjective or politically-driven criteria instead of focusing on academic results.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The TIA Manual defines what the district considers ‘good teaching.’ Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to ensure evaluation criteria are based on academic results and not subjective, ideological metrics.
💰 Impact: Politicized Teacher Evaluations
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Last-Minute Changes to Current Budget
The board is voting on amendments to the current 2025-2026 budget. This action moves money between accounts after the budget was already approved, potentially funding items not originally disclosed to the public.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask for a copy of the proposed budget amendments to see what money is being moved and why before the vote.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is set to approve the new handbook for the Gifted and Talented program. This document outlines how students are identified and what curriculum they receive, policies that directly impact parents and high-achieving students, but the agenda gives no details on what is changing.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for the G/T Handbook attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains changes to student identification, curriculum, or parental notification.
💰 Impact: Changes to Student Placement
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 4) |
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Local Church Donates $2,000 for School Supplies
The board is accepting a $2,000 donation from Enon Baptist Church specifically for classroom supplies. This is a positive example of community partnership supporting students and teachers directly, reducing the burden on taxpayers.
How to Secure It
AMPLIFY THE GOOD: Attend the meeting or email the board to thank Enon Baptist Church for their generous donation. Publicly recognizing community support encourages more of it.
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