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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming FLOUR BLUFF ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District to Approve Official State Lobbying Agenda
The Board will vote to approve its official ‘Legislative Priorities’ for the 90th Texas Legislative Session. This is a formal plan to use district resources and staff time to lobby state lawmakers for increased state funding and other policies that shift costs to taxpayers statewide.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Sign up for public comment to speak against Item 10.E. Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Vote NO on the Legislative Priorities. The district’s job is to educate children here, not to use our tax dollars to lobby politicians in Austin for more money.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| ALERT (LEVEL 8) |
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Tax Levy Certification Hidden in Consent Agenda
The Board is set to approve the official tax levy for 2026 as part of a bundled ‘consent agenda’ vote. The actual tax rate document was not included in the main agenda packet, preventing public review of whether property tax burdens are increasing.
Response
INVESTIGATE & DEMAND A SEPARATE VOTE: Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Pull Item 9.B from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and recorded vote. Before you certify the 2026 tax levy, please confirm publicly whether the new rate is above the no-new-revenue rate.’
💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Hike
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Board Poised to Double Superintendent’s Unapproved Spending Limit
A proposed policy change (CH LOCAL) would increase the Superintendent’s authority to make purchases without prior Board approval from $50,000 to $100,000. This move reduces direct oversight on significant spending and makes it harder for the public to scrutinize large contracts before they are signed.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: This is a ‘First Reading.’ Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for details) before the next meeting: ‘Vote NO on the proposed change to policy CH(LOCAL) in Item 7.C. The current $50,000 threshold for Board approval ensures proper oversight of taxpayer money.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Spending Oversight
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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District to Exceed State Class Size Limit in First Grade
The administration is asking for approval to use its ‘District of Innovation’ status to increase a first-grade class size beyond the state limit of 22 students to a 23:1 ratio. While this saves the cost of hiring a teacher, parents should be aware of the potential impact on the learning environment for their young children.
Response
ASK QUESTIONS: Parents should contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for details) to ask about Item 10.B: ‘What specific supports will be provided to the teacher and students in this oversized first-grade classroom to ensure educational quality is not compromised?’
💰 Impact: Increased Classroom Crowding
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District to Use Lobby-Affiliated Group for Staff Training
The Board will approve a list of organizations for investment officer training, which includes the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO). TASBO is an association that lobbies the Texas Legislature, often for policies that increase spending and the burden on taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Regarding Item 9.C, please seek training providers for staff that do not engage in lobbying against taxpayer interests. Our district should not be financially supporting organizations like TASBO.’
💰 Impact: Supports Lobbying Groups
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