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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming CHILTON ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Nominations to County Appraisal District Board
The school board is nominating members to the Falls County Appraisal District Board of Directors. These are the people who oversee the entity that determines property values, which directly impacts every homeowner’s tax bill.
Response
DEMAND PRO-TAXPAYER NOMINEES: Contact the Chilton ISD board (see official district website for contact info). ‘Regarding Item 10, I urge you to nominate only individuals with a proven commitment to fiscal responsibility and protecting homeowners from skyrocketing appraisals. Please state the qualifications of your nominees publicly before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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Undisclosed Budget Amendment
The board plans to vote on a ‘Budget Amendment’ with no supporting documentation or explanation on the public agenda. This prevents taxpayers from seeing how their money is being reallocated before the board makes a decision.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY BEFORE THE VOTE: Contact the Chilton ISD board. ‘Item 13, the Budget Amendment, has no public details. The board should postpone this vote until the proposed amendment, including dollar amounts and the source and use of funds, is posted for public review.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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Social-Emotional Learning Program in Schools
The board is recognizing the ‘7-Mindset’ class, a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program. SEL programs often include concepts that stray from core academics into values-based instruction that should be led by parents.
Response
ASK FOR CURRICULUM TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Chilton ISD board. ‘Regarding Item 4)e), please ensure the full curriculum and all teaching materials for the 7-Mindset program are easily accessible to parents online. Parents have a right to know what their children are being taught.’
💰 Impact: Politicized Classrooms
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Federal Funding Report with Potential Strings
The board is reviewing a report on federal Title III services. While supporting students is important, federal funds often come with data-sharing mandates and curriculum requirements that can reduce local control and create long-term obligations.
Response
MONITOR FOR MISSION CREEP: Ask the board during Open Forum: ‘What specific data on students and families is Chilton ISD required to report to the federal government as a condition of receiving Title III funds under Item 9?’
💰 Impact: Federal Overreach
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