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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming GARLAND 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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District to Set 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate
The board will vote to set the new property tax rate for the upcoming school year. The agenda does not specify whether they are considering the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, which would keep tax bills flat on average, or a higher rate that would increase the total tax levy on homeowners.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up Tuesday and sign up for public comment. Contact the Garland ISD Board of Trustees: ‘I urge you to adopt the no-new-revenue tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year. Do not raise the tax burden on Garland families.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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District Seeks Exemption from State Campus Security Law
The board will vote to ‘re-adopt’ a resolution declaring a ‘good cause exception’ to the state law requiring an armed security officer at every campus. This action would continue the district’s non-compliance with the security mandate passed in House Bill 3, directly impacting student safety.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Garland ISD Board of Trustees: ‘Vote NO on Item IV.B.5. Instead of seeking another exemption, present a detailed plan and timeline for complying with the state’s armed security officer requirement at every campus.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Campus Security
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Vague Contract for ‘Consultant Services’ on Agenda
The board is set to approve a contract for ‘Professional Staff Development, Consultant Services, and Materials’ without disclosing the vendor, cost, or specific services. These vague contracts can be used to hire ideological consultants for things like DEI or SEL without public scrutiny.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Garland ISD Board of Trustees: ‘Regarding Item IV.B.6.a, I request that you publish the full contract, including the vendor name and cost, and pull this item from the agenda until the public can review it.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Consultant Fees
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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District to Partner with External Data-Focused Group
The board will vote on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ‘The Commit Partnership,’ an external organization involved in data collection and ‘collective impact’ initiatives. Such partnerships can lead to student data being shared with third parties and a loss of local control over curriculum and policy.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the Garland ISD Board of Trustees: ‘Before voting on Item IV.B.4, please publish the full MOU with The Commit Partnership and clarify what student data will be shared and for what purpose.’
💰 Impact: Student Data Sharing
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