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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming NAVASOTA 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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Blank Check Vote on Purchases Over $100,000
The board is set to approve “Aggregate Purchases over $100,000” with no public information on the vendors, items, or services being purchased. This practice denies taxpayers the ability to scrutinize significant spending of their money.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Navasota ISD board. ‘Postpone the vote on Action Item 1 until a detailed list of all purchases, vendors, and costs is provided to the public. Vote NO on this blank check.’
💰 Impact: Over $100,000 (Undisclosed)
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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District Discussing Future Tax Hike Election
The board is holding a “rattle session” to discuss a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE). This is the first step toward asking voters to approve a property tax rate higher than the state-allowed threshold, signaling a potential tax increase is on the horizon.
Response
MONITOR & PREPARE: Contact the Navasota ISD board. ‘Regarding Discussion Item 5, please publicly state the justification and proposed rate for the VATRE being considered before any further steps are taken.’
💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Hike
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Plan to Spend “Excess” Tax Revenue
The board is discussing “options and contracts” for spending “excess local revenue.” This undefined agenda item could be used to approve new spending on consultants or programs without specific public disclosure or justification.
Response
DEMAND DETAILS: Contact the Navasota ISD board regarding Discussion Item 6. ‘Before any contracts are considered, please provide the public with a detailed breakdown of the proposed uses for this excess revenue.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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3-Year Deal for Online Curriculum Software
The district plans to approve a three-year contract for Edgenuity, an online learning platform. This is a significant financial commitment to a single vendor that reduces future flexibility and may increase student screen time.
Response
ASK FOR A PILOT PROGRAM: Contact the Navasota ISD board regarding Action Item 3. ‘Instead of a 3-year commitment, please consider a one-year pilot for Edgenuity to prove its value and effectiveness before locking in taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed 3-Year Contract
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Grant Contract with Potential Hidden Strings
The board is voting on a “LIFT Grant” contract without disclosing the terms. Federal and state grants often come with mandates for specific curricula, data sharing, or future hiring that local taxpayers must fund long after the grant money is gone.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Navasota ISD board regarding Action Item 2. ‘Please publish the full LIFT Grant contract and disclose all long-term financial and policy obligations before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Potential Unfunded Mandates
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