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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming JAYTON-GIRARD 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 Set Property Tax Rate With Key Details Missing
The board will vote to set the 2026-27 property tax rate at $0.7892 under Item 5.D. The agenda fails to disclose the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, preventing taxpayers from knowing if this is a true tax increase on their home.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY ON TAXES: Contact the Jayton-Girard ISD board (see district website for contact info): ‘Before voting on Item 5.D, please state publicly how the proposed $0.7892 tax rate compares to the no-new-revenue rate. Taxpayers deserve to know the real impact on their wallets.’
💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Increase
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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District to Vote on Budget with $128,060 Deficit
The board will vote on a $5.5 million budget that spends $128,060 more than it takes in (Item 5.C). Deficit spending is unsustainable and creates pressure for future tax increases or cuts to essential services.
Response
DEMAND A BALANCED BUDGET: Contact the Jayton-Girard ISD board (see district website for contact info): ‘I am concerned about the proposed deficit in Item 5.C. Please amend the budget to be balanced before voting, or explain how you will close this gap without future tax hikes.’
💰 Impact: Future Tax Hikes
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Last-Minute, Undisclosed Budget Amendments Proposed
The board plans to vote on undisclosed amendments to the current year’s budget under Item 5.B. Without providing details to the public beforehand, this action lacks transparency and could be used to approve spending without scrutiny.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Jayton-Girard ISD board (see district website for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 5.B, please publish the proposed budget amendments for public review before the vote. Taxpayers deserve to see what changes are being made.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board will vote on the 2026-27 District/Campus Improvement Plan (Item 4.A), but the document itself was not included in the agenda packet. These plans can sometimes introduce controversial curricula or policies related to social-emotional learning (SEL) or equity initiatives.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether Item 4.A contains hidden policy changes related to SEL, DEI, or other non-academic initiatives.
💰 Impact: Mission Creep
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District Pursuing Grant with Potential Strings Attached
The district is applying for a ‘Teach Texas Grant’ as part of Item 3.C. Grant applications often come with long-term strings attached, such as data sharing requirements or mandates for specific programs that taxpayers must fund after the grant money runs out.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Jayton-Girard ISD board (see district website for contact info): ‘Regarding the Teach Texas Grant in Item 3.C, what are the long-term obligations for the district? Please ensure no ideological strings or unfunded mandates are attached before accepting any funds.’
💰 Impact: Future Unfunded Mandates
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