Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: GRADY ISD – Monday, August 31, 2026

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming GRADY ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9)

Final Vote on 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate

📅 2026-08-31

The board will vote to set the property tax rates for the upcoming year. The agenda does not disclose the proposed rate or whether it is above the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, which would constitute a tax increase for homeowners.

Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Grady ISD board and demand they publicly state the proposed tax rate and compare it to the no-new-revenue rate before the vote. Taxpayers deserve to know if their taxes are going up.

💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Hike

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)

Requires Verification

Vague Title — Manual Review Required

📅 2026-08-31

The board is scheduled to adopt the final budget for the 2026-2027 school year. The agenda provides no details on spending increases, new programs, or the overall size of the budget being approved.

Response

INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to find the proposed budget. Taxpayers must see the details before the board gives final approval to a year’s worth of spending.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending

ALERT (LEVEL 4)

Requires Verification

Undisclosed Budget Amendments

📅 2026-08-31

The board plans to vote on two separate, unspecified budget amendments. This process can be used to shift funds to new projects or cover overspending without the public scrutiny of the main budget process.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Grady ISD board and ask for the specific dollar amounts and purposes of the budget amendments in items IV.H and IV.M to be posted publicly before the meeting.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending Shifts

✅ Wins to Defend

Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.

Major Win (LEVEL 8)

District to Pay Down Over $6.3 Million in Debt

📅 2026-08-31

The board will vote on an order to pay off $6,386,000 in principal from a 2025 school building bond. Paying down debt early saves taxpayers money on future interest payments and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.

How to Secure It

SECURE THE WIN: Contact the Grady ISD board to thank them for their fiscal responsibility in paying down debt early. This sets a positive example for other districts.

✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Savings

District Info

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