Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: SILVERTON ISD – Tuesday, September 22, 2026 [2e99dd29]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

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

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)

School Board Planning May 2027 Bond Election

📅 Scheduled Action

The school board is beginning discussions for a potential bond election in May 2027. This is the critical first step where the district decides what projects to include, which will directly impact future property tax bills for decades.

Response

GET INVOLVED EARLY: Contact the Silverton ISD board office. ‘Regarding Item 12, I urge the board to hold multiple public workshops on the potential 2027 bond. Taxpayers must have a voice in what projects are considered before any package is finalized.’

💰 Impact: Future Property Tax Increases

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7)

Requires Verification

Political Action Committee Presentation to School Board

📅 Scheduled Action

A Political Action Committee (PAC) is scheduled to present to the board. This raises serious questions about whether the district is using its resources and platform for political activism, potentially diverting focus and funds from core educational duties.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Silverton ISD board. ‘Regarding Item 7, why is a Political Action Committee presenting to the school board? The board’s focus should be on education, not political activism. Please clarify the purpose of this presentation before the meeting.’

💰 Impact: Political Mission Creep

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)

Requires Verification

Vague “School Board Training” on Agenda

📅 Scheduled Action

The board is considering action on “School Board Training” without specifying the provider, content, or cost. This could be routine, but it could also be training from an organization that lobbies against taxpayer interests, like the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB).

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Silverton ISD board. ‘Regarding Item 13, who is the proposed provider for the School Board Training? Please disclose the content and cost of this training to the public before any vote is taken.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Cost & Content

District Info

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700 LORETTA ST, SILVERTON, TX 79257

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