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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming LAKE DALLAS 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 final property tax rate for the upcoming school year. The agenda does not disclose the proposed rate or how it compares to the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, which is the rate that would raise the same amount of money as last year from the same properties.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up Monday and sign up for public comment on Item 8.B. Contact the Board: ‘What is the proposed tax rate and how does it compare to the no-new-revenue rate? I urge you to adopt the no-new-revenue rate and protect taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Increase
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Large Purchases Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve all purchases over $75,000 in a single vote on the consent agenda, preventing public discussion on individual contracts. The vendors and specific amounts are not disclosed in the agenda, requiring manual review of attachments.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board: ‘Regarding Item 7.C, please provide a list of all vendors and amounts for the purchases over $75,000 before the vote. This item should be discussed individually, not on the consent agenda.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Contracts
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Undisclosed Budget Amendment on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve ‘Budget Amendment #7’ as part of a bundled consent agenda vote, without public discussion. The details of this amendment, which could shift significant funds, are not included in the agenda text.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board: ‘I demand Item 7.B be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. What is being changed in Budget Amendment #7?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Positive Signal (LEVEL 2) |
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Board Donates Award Money to Education Foundation
The Board of Trustees is voting to donate its $5,000 H-E-B Excellence in Education award to the Lake Cities Education Foundation. This action directs non-taxpayer funds to a local foundation supporting students and teachers.
How to Secure It
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Contact the Board to thank them for investing their award back into the community via the Lake Cities Education Foundation. This sets a positive example of community partnership.
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