Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: PADUCAH ISD – Wednesday, September 23, 2026 [3cbfccec]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming PADUCAH ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)

District to Vote on 2026 Property Tax Rate

📅 Scheduled Action

The board will vote to set the property tax rate for the upcoming year. The agenda provides no details on the proposed rate, leaving taxpayers in the dark about whether it exceeds the no-new-revenue rate, which would constitute a tax increase even if the rate itself is lowered.

Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Paducah ISD board before the meeting (see district website for contact info). Ask: ‘Regarding Item 7, will the board be adopting the no-new-revenue rate? If not, I demand a roll-call vote on the proposed tax rate so taxpayers can see who voted for a tax increase.’

💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Increase

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)

School Proposes Mandatory Drug Testing for 6th Graders

📅 Scheduled Action

The board is considering an amendment to local policy FNF(LOCAL) that would expand the district’s mandatory drug testing program to include sixth-grade students. This action expands school authority over students and raises questions about student privacy.

Response

PARENTS, SPEAK UP: Contact the Paducah ISD board (see district website for contact info) and attend the meeting to comment on Item 10. Ask the board: ‘What is the justification for expanding mandatory drug testing to 6th graders, and how will student privacy be protected?’

💰 Impact: Reduced Student Privacy

ALERT (LEVEL 3)

Requires Verification

Vague ‘Hazard Mitigation’ Discussion Planned

📅 Scheduled Action

The board will hold a discussion on “Hazard Mitigation” with no supporting documents or details provided in the public agenda. This lack of transparency prevents taxpayers from knowing if this discussion could lead to future spending or significant policy changes.

Response

ASK FOR DETAILS: Contact the Paducah ISD board (see district website for contact info) regarding Item 11. Ask: ‘What specific topics will be covered in the Hazard Mitigation Discussion, and will any potential costs to the taxpayer be presented?’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed

District Info

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810 GOODWIN ROOM 462, PADUCAH, TX 79248

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