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📍 Drive to STAMFORD ISD Office   📅 Monday, August 31, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming STAMFORD ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)
Final Vote on 2026-2027 Budget and Property Tax Rate
📅 2026-08-31
The board will hold a public meeting and then immediately vote to adopt the new budget and set the property tax rate for the coming year. This is the final opportunity for taxpayers to demand the board adopt the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate and prevent a tax hike.
Response

ATTEND THE PUBLIC MEETING: This meeting is required by law. Show up at 7:00 AM on August 31st to demand the board adopt the no-new-revenue tax rate and vote NO on any budget that increases the burden on taxpayers.

💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
ALERT (LEVEL 4)
Policy Change Weakens Spending Oversight
📅 2026-08-31
The board is voting to increase the ‘micro purchase threshold,’ which is the maximum amount of money staff can spend on a single item without requiring competitive bids or more stringent board approval. This change reduces public oversight on how tax dollars are spent.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Stamford ISD board (see official agenda for contact info) and ask: ‘Regarding Item V.A, what is the current micro purchase threshold and what is the proposed new limit? Why is this change necessary?’

💰 Impact: Reduced Spending Oversight
ALERT (LEVEL 4)
Requires Verification

Vague ‘Vehicle Purchase’ on Action Agenda
📅 2026-08-31
The board plans to vote on an unspecified ‘vehicle purchase’ with no details provided on the agenda about the cost, type of vehicle, or purpose. This lack of transparency prevents taxpayers from assessing whether the purchase is a necessary expense or a wasteful luxury.
Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Stamford ISD board before the meeting. Ask: ‘Regarding Item V.H, please provide the cost, purpose, and justification for the vehicle purchase before any vote is taken.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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