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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming FREER ISD agenda. There are 5 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Board to Adopt 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate
The board will vote to set the property tax rate for the 2026-2027 year. Without a commitment to the no-new-revenue rate, this vote could increase the tax burden on homeowners and businesses even if the ‘rate’ itself is technically lowered due to rising property appraisals.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up for the meeting on September 21st. Email the Freer ISD Board of Trustees (contact information is available on the district website): ‘I urge you to adopt the no-new-revenue tax rate. Please vote NO on any proposal under Item 18 that increases the total tax levy on our community.’
💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Hike
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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Board to Appoint New Trustee, Bypassing Voters
The board plans to appoint a person to fill the vacancy for Place 6, rather than holding a special election. This allows the sitting board members to hand-pick a new colleague, denying voters the right to choose their own representative.
Response
DEMAND A SPECIAL ELECTION: Address the board during public comment. Email the Freer ISD Board of Trustees (contact information is available on the district website): ‘Regarding Items 27.C and 28.C, the voters should choose their representative. Please call a special election to fill the Place 6 vacancy instead of making an appointment.’
💰 Impact: Bypassing an Election
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Consultant Paving Way for Future Bond Debt
The district is receiving a facility assessment report from the consulting firm Wildan. These reports are often the first step in a campaign to justify a multi-million dollar bond package, leading to significant new long-term debt for taxpayers.
Response
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Email the Freer ISD Board of Trustees (contact information is available on the district website): ‘Regarding Item 22, please ensure the Wildan facility assessment report is posted online for public review. Taxpayers must be able to scrutinize the data being used to justify future spending and potential bond debt.’
💰 Impact: Future Bond Debt
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Vote on Amended Budget with No Details Provided
The board is scheduled to approve an amended budget for the 2026-2027 school year. The agenda provides no details or attachments explaining what changes are being made, hiding potential spending increases or fund reallocations from public view before the vote.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Freer ISD Board of Trustees (contact information is available on the district website): ‘Regarding Item 17, taxpayers deserve to see the proposed 2026-2027 amended budget before you vote. Please postpone this item until the full document is made public for review.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Board to Approve Health Committee Members in the Dark
The board will vote to approve members of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), which influences health and sex education curriculum. The agenda does not list the proposed members, preventing parents from knowing who will be shaping these sensitive policies for their children.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Email the Freer ISD Board of Trustees (contact information is available on the district website): ‘Regarding Item 21, please publish the list of proposed SHAC members for public review before the vote. Parents have a right to know who is advising the district on student health.’
💰 Impact: Lack of Parental Oversight
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