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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming LAGO VISTA 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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District to Send $4M in Local Taxes to Austin
The board will vote to approve its annual “recapture” payment, sending over $4 million in property taxes collected from Lago Vista homeowners to the state for redistribution. This is money that will not be spent on Lago Vista students, representing a massive export of local wealth under the state’s “Robin Hood” school finance system.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Before you approve Item 2, please state for the record the total dollar amount and percentage of our local school property taxes being sent to Austin this year under the recapture system.’
đź’° Impact: $4M+ Local Taxes to State
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| đźš©Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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District Prepares for New Bond Debt
The board is discussing the formation of a Bond Advisory Committee, the first step toward a multi-million dollar bond election that will raise property taxes. The composition of this committee is critical, as it will decide which projects—from essential repairs to luxury items—are bundled together to present to voters.
Response
GET ON THE COMMITTEE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘I am a taxpayer concerned about new debt. Please provide information on how a citizen can apply to serve on the Bond Advisory Committee discussed in Item 7. We need taxpayer watchdogs in the room.’
đź’° Impact: Future Property Tax Hikes
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| đźš©Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Secret Changes to Board Meeting Rules Possible
The board is discussing its “Operating Procedures” but has not included the proposed document in the public agenda packet. These rules govern how meetings are run, including public comment time and agenda setting, and any changes could limit the public’s ability to hold the board accountable.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains hidden debt or policy changes. If no document is attached, contact the board: ‘Please publish the proposed changes to Board Operating Procedures online before the vote on Item 6.’
đź’° Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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School Board Election Canceled, Incumbents Re-Elected
The board is canceling the November election for two trustee seats because no candidates filed to run against the incumbents. While this saves the administrative cost of an election, it means voters have no choice and incumbents are returned to office without facing any competition or public debate on their records.
Response
ASK THE QUESTION: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘While canceling an unopposed election saves money, a pattern of uncontested races is a warning sign for accountability. What is the board doing to encourage more community members to run for office?’
đź’° Impact: Reduced Voter Accountability
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âś… Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Certifies Ban on DEI Initiatives
The board is formally certifying its compliance with state law banning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and activities. Attached documents show the district has updated numerous policies and notified all staff and vendors that taxpayer money will not be used for ideological initiatives, with contracts subject to termination for violations.
How to Secure It
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the board for their thorough implementation of state law protecting students and taxpayers from divisive DEI initiatives. Ask them to confirm this certification will be publicly posted on the district website.
âś… Why It Matters: Taxpayer Protection
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