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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming SIMMS ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Vote Scheduled on Undisclosed Property Tax Rate
The board will hold a final vote to approve the 2026 property tax rate, but the agenda does not state the proposed rate or how it compares to the no-new-revenue rate. This prevents taxpayers from knowing if their actual tax burden is set to increase before the board makes its decision.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up Monday and demand the board state the proposed tax rate and the no-new-revenue rate before any vote. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘I demand to know if you are adopting the no-new-revenue tax rate for 2026. Post the full rate calculation online before the meeting.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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Final Approval of Undisclosed 2026-2027 Budget
The board is scheduled to approve the entire budget for the next fiscal year, but the budget document itself is not attached to the public agenda. This prevents taxpayers from reviewing spending priorities, new hires, or vendor contracts before they are approved.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The proposed budget document should be available on the district’s website. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Please provide a link to the full proposed 2026-2027 budget being voted on in Item 6. Taxpayers have a right to review it before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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Vague ‘Budget Amendments’ Up for Approval
The board will vote on unspecified ‘budget amendments.’ This vague language could be used to approve last-minute spending or shift funds between accounts without public scrutiny of the specific purpose or amount.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 4, please provide a detailed list of the proposed budget amendments, including the dollar amounts and purpose, before the board votes.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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