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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming CORPUS CHRISTI ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Vote to Set 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate
The Board will vote to formally adopt the property tax rate for the upcoming year. The agenda provides no information on the proposed rate or whether it exceeds the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, which would trigger a tax increase for property owners.
Response
SHOW UP & SPEAK UP: Attend the meeting on September 14th. Contact the Board of Trustees: ‘Regarding Item 11.A, I urge you to adopt the no-new-revenue tax rate. Any rate higher is a tax increase, and taxpayers deserve to know the real impact on their family budget before you vote.’
💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Increase
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Budget Changes Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve unspecified budget amendments for the 2026-2027 school year without public discussion by bundling it into the consent agenda. This process obscures how taxpayer money is being reallocated mid-year and prevents public scrutiny.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board of Trustees. ‘I demand Item 10.C, Approval of Budget Amendments, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a full presentation and a separate roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being moved.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending Shifts
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Undisclosed State Mandate Compliance Vote
The Board will vote to certify compliance with Senate Bill 12, a state law. The agenda provides no details on what this law requires of the district, what policy changes are being made, or what the cost of compliance will be for local taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board of Trustees before the meeting. ‘Before voting on Item 11.C, please provide the public with a summary of the requirements of Senate Bill 12 and a fiscal note detailing any costs associated with compliance.’
💰 Impact: Potential Unfunded Mandate
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Undisclosed Appointments to District Advisory Team
The Board will approve a list of parent, community, and business members for the District Advisory Team via the consent agenda. The list of proposed members has not been made public, preventing taxpayer review of who will be advising the district on policy.
Response
REQUEST THE LIST: Contact the Board of Trustees. ‘Please release the list of proposed members for the District Advisory Team under Item 10.D so the public can review their qualifications before they are approved.’
💰 Impact: Lack of Public Vetting
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