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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming REFUGIO ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Your 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate is on the Agenda
The board is holding a public hearing and then voting to set the final budget and property tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year. This vote will directly impact every homeowner’s tax bill. If property appraisals have increased, adopting the same tax rate as last year still results in a tax increase. Taxpayers must demand the board adopt the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate to prevent a tax hike.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: This is the most important vote of the year for your wallet. Sign up for the Public Hearing on Item 4. Email the board: ‘I urge you to adopt the no-new-revenue tax rate for 2026-2027. Do not raise our property taxes.’ Taxpayers should verify board member contact information on the district’s official website.
💰 Impact: Potential property tax increase if the rate is set above the no-new-revenue rate.
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Undisclosed Contract with Regional Education Bureaucracy
The board is voting to approve a contract for ‘Contracted Services’ with the Education Service Center (ESC) Region 3. The agenda provides no details on what these services are, what they will cost taxpayers, or what ideological frameworks (like SEL or DEI) might be included. This is a blank check for services that could impact curriculum and teacher training.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the board before the meeting: ‘Regarding Item 9.E, please publish the full contract with ESC Region 3. What specific services are being purchased, what is the total cost, and what are the deliverables? Do not approve a blank check.’ Taxpayers should verify board member contact information on the district’s official website.
💰 Impact: Unknown. The contract value is not disclosed in the agenda.
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Monitoring Mental Health Programs
The district’s Mental Health Specialist will be giving a report. While student well-being is important, these programs can sometimes expand into data collection through surveys, mental health screenings without full parental consent, or the introduction of social-emotional learning concepts. This report is an opportunity to learn what the district is doing in this area.
Response
Monitor: Track this report for any mention of new surveys, screenings, or curriculum. No immediate action is required, but be aware of how these programs can expand.
💰 Impact: Potential for future spending on ideological programs or data collection systems.
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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Board to Receive Parental Rights Training
The agenda includes a required training session for the board specifically on Parental Rights. This is a positive step toward ensuring the board understands its legal and ethical obligations to keep parents informed and in charge of their children’s education and upbringing.
How to Secure It
ACKNOWLEDGE GOOD GOVERNANCE: Consider sending a brief email to the board: ‘Thank you for prioritizing Parental Rights training. We appreciate your commitment to transparency and parental involvement.’ Taxpayers should verify board member contact information on the district’s official website.
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