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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming MALAKOFF ISD agenda. There are 6 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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District Proposing Tax Hike Election (VATRE)
The district is presenting a “Voter Approved Tax Ratification Election” (VATRE). This is a formal step toward asking voters to approve a property tax rate increase to fund district operations, which will directly increase local property tax bills if passed.
Response
ATTEND & QUESTION: Show up for the ‘Voter Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE) – Presentation’. Ask the board to explain exactly why current revenues are insufficient and what specific cuts have been made before asking taxpayers for more money.
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Appointing Representative to Appraisal District Board
The board is nominating a member to the Henderson County Appraisal District’s board of directors. This board oversees the entity that sets property values for tax purposes, directly impacting every homeowner’s tax bill.
Response
DEMAND A TAXPAYER ADVOCATE: Contact the board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Regarding the ‘Nominating Resolution Henderson County Appraisal District,’ who are you nominating and what is their position on protecting homeowners from unfair appraisal growth? We need a taxpayer advocate on the CAD board.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Appraisals
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague Amendment to Library Book Policy
The board is voting on an amendment to policy EFB, which governs library materials. The content of this amendment is not disclosed in the agenda, but it could change the rules for how books are selected, challenged, or removed, potentially weakening parental oversight.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘EFB(EXHIBIT)’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see the proposed changes. Email the board: ‘Before voting on the ‘Resolution Amendment for SLAC – EFB(EXHIBIT),’ please post the full text of the proposed changes publicly.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Parental Oversight
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Appointing Members to Health Advisory Council
The board is approving the members of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC). This council makes recommendations on health curriculum and policies, which can have a major impact on what students are taught about sensitive topics.
Response
INVESTIGATE THE APPOINTEES: Contact the district office to get the list of proposed ‘School Health Advisory Council Members’ before the meeting. Ensure the council is dominated by parents from the district, not activists or outside special interests.
💰 Impact: Bypassing Parents on Curriculum
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Vote on Removing a Library Book
The board will vote on whether to remove a specific, unnamed book from a school library. This action directly relates to the district’s standards for age-appropriate material and the process for parental challenges.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Regarding the ‘discussion and possible approval of the removal of a book from shelf,’ please state the title of the book and the reason for the proposed removal during the public meeting before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Content in Schools
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Review of District Efficiency Audit
The board will discuss an efficiency audit performed by Pattillo, Brown & Hill LLP. This audit likely identifies areas of wasteful spending that could be cut to save taxpayer money, but it is only a discussion item with no required action.
Response
DEMAND ACTION ON SAVINGS: Contact the board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Regarding the ‘Discussion of Efficiency Audit,’ I urge you to turn discussion into action. Please direct the Superintendent to implement the cost-saving recommendations before considering any tax increase.’
💰 Impact: Missed Savings Opportunity
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