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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming MASON 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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Vote to Approve New Property Tax Rate
The board will vote to set the 2026-2027 property tax rate. Without a public commitment to adopt the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, this vote is the primary mechanism for increasing the tax burden on Mason homeowners, even if the rate itself is misleadingly framed as a ‘cut’.
Response
SHOW UP & SPEAK UP: Attend the meeting on August 31st. Contact the Mason ISD board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘I urge you to adopt the no-new-revenue tax rate for 2026-2027. Vote NO on any rate that increases the tax levy on Mason families.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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Final Vote on 2026-2027 School Budget
The board is scheduled to approve the full budget for the upcoming school year. This vote locks in all spending priorities and determines the total amount of money the district will demand from taxpayers via property taxes.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Mason ISD board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Before voting on Item 5.C, please confirm the total budget increase over last year and ensure the full, detailed budget is easily accessible to the public online.’
💰 Impact: Increased Spending
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Budget Changes Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board is voting on unspecified ‘Budget Amendment(s)’ as part of a bundled ‘Consent Agenda,’ which allows for passage without individual discussion. This practice can obscure how taxpayer money is being reallocated mid-year.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Mason ISD board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘I demand Item 4.A, the Budget Amendment(s), be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being moved.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Approval of Undisclosed Employee Stipends
The board will vote on a ‘Stipend Schedule’ without providing any public details on who receives these extra payments, for what purpose, or the total cost. This represents a potential increase in payroll costs funded by taxpayers with no transparency.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Mason ISD board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 5.A, please publish the proposed stipend schedule and its total cost to taxpayers before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Payroll Costs
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