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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.
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Property Tax Rate Vote
| 📅 Vote Scheduled August 31, 2026 |
The school board is holding a public hearing and then voting to set the property tax rates for the 2026-2027 school year. The proposed total rate is $0.8841 per $100 of property value. The agenda does not state if this rate is above the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, which would mean a tax increase for homeowners due to rising property values, even if the rate itself appears to be the same or lower than last year.
Response
ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING: Show up for the Public Hearing (Item 5) and ask the board one question: ‘Is the proposed tax rate of $0.8841 higher than the no-new-revenue rate? If so, by how much, and why is this tax increase necessary?’ Demand a clear answer before the vote on Item 8.
💰 Impact: Potential tax increase if rate exceeds the no-new-revenue calculation.
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Funding a Lobbying Group with Insurance Premiums
| 📅 Vote Scheduled August 31, 2026 |
The board is voting to approve the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) as its insurance carrier. TASB is a powerful political organization that lobbies the Texas Legislature, often against property tax relief, parental rights, and educational freedom. Using taxpayer money to purchase services from TASB effectively subsidizes their lobbying efforts.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Silverton ISD board members. Ask them to pull Item 13 for a separate discussion and a recorded vote. Ask: ‘Can you confirm that none of our premium dollars will be used for lobbying, and have you sought bids from neutral insurance providers?’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Hiring Financial Advisor to Prepare for Future Debt
| 📅 Vote Scheduled August 31, 2026 |
The board is voting to hire a financial advisor, a first step toward a possible bond election in May 2027. The agenda does not include the proposed contract, so taxpayers cannot see the cost or scope of the agreement. These advisors are paid to help governments borrow money, and their fees are ultimately paid by taxpayers through future debt.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Silverton ISD administration before the meeting. Ask: ‘Regarding Item 11, please publish the proposed financial advisory agreement so the public can review the cost and terms before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed consultant fees and the start of a new debt cycle.
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