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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming GANADO ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Board to Set 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate
The Ganado ISD Board will vote on the new property tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year. The agenda does not disclose the proposed rate or how it compares to the no-new-revenue rate, potentially hiding a tax increase from the public until the last minute.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up to the meeting on September 16th. Contact the Board (see district website): ‘Regarding Item 7, I urge you to adopt the no-new-revenue tax rate for 2026-2027. Do not raise our property tax burden.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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Superintendent Seeks ‘Blank Check’ for Bond Projects
Item 8 proposes increasing the Superintendent’s authority to sign contracts for the 2026 bond projects without specific board approval for each one. This reduces public oversight and accountability for how millions in voter-approved bond money is spent.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board (see district website): ‘Vote NO on Item 8. The Board must retain its duty to approve all bond contracts in public. Do not give away your oversight authority.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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$57,000 Contract with Undisclosed Final Terms
The board will vote on a $57,000 surveying contract with Quick, Inc. for bond projects. The agenda also authorizes the Superintendent to “negotiate the final terms,” meaning the final cost and scope could change without another public vote.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board (see district website): ‘Regarding Item 9, I request that the final negotiated contract with Quick, Inc. be brought back to the Board for a final public vote before it is signed.’
💰 Impact: $57,000+
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