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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming JOSHUA 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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District Proposes Tax Hike Through Higher Appraisals
The district is presenting the tax rate of $1.2575 as unchanged, but the district’s own Taxpayer Impact Statement shows rising property values will increase the median homeowner’s tax bill by $105.85. This is a tax increase, even if the rate stays the same.
Response
Email the Board of Trustees (contact info on the district website): ‘Item 2.C shows a tax increase for the median homeowner, even with a flat rate. I urge you to adopt the no-new-revenue rate to protect taxpayers from rising appraisals.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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Undisclosed Purchases Over $50,000 on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve purchases over $50,000 as part of a bundled “Consent Agenda” without disclosing the vendors, items, or total cost to the public beforehand. This practice hides significant spending from public scrutiny and accountability.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board of Trustees (contact info on the district website): ‘I demand Consent Item 9.A.4 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know what is being purchased for over $50,000 before it is approved.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Potential SEL Program Under ‘Safe and Supportive’ Label
The district is approving “Safe and Supportive School Program Teams.” This language is often used to introduce Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curricula and initiatives that can distract from academic instruction and introduce controversial concepts.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board of Trustees (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding Item 9.E, what are the duties of the Safe and Supportive School Program Teams, and what curriculum or training materials will they use? Please provide these details to the public before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Mission Creep
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