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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming RED LICK 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 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate
The school board is holding a public hearing and then voting on the budget and property tax rate for the upcoming year. This vote directly determines the size of every resident’s school property tax bill. Taxpayers should be aware if the proposed rate is above the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, which is a tax increase due to rising property values, even if the rate itself stays the same.
Response
ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING: The hearing is at the beginning of the meeting. Sign up to speak and ask the board: ‘Is the proposed tax rate above the no-new-revenue rate? If so, why are you voting for a tax increase?’ Demand a recorded vote on the tax rate.
💰 Impact: Potential property tax increase if rate exceeds the no-new-revenue threshold.
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying with TASB
The board is voting to appoint a delegate to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly. TASB is one of the most powerful lobbying groups in Austin, often opposing property tax relief, parental rights, and educational freedom. This action uses local tax dollars to fund and participate in political lobbying at the state level.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the school board and ask them to vote NO on Item 8.L. ‘Red Lick ISD should focus on educating children, not using our tax dollars to fund a political lobbying organization like TASB.’
💰 Impact: District resources and staff time used for political lobbying instead of education.
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Board to Consider Canceling Trustee Election
The agenda includes an item to cancel the upcoming Board of Trustees election. While this is often done when races are uncontested, it eliminates the most direct form of public accountability. When elections are consistently canceled, it can signal an environment where incumbents are entrenched and new candidates are not encouraged to run, depriving voters of a choice.
Response
DEMAND AN EXPLANATION: Contact the school board to ask why the election is being canceled. ‘While canceling an uncontested election may save money, what is the district doing to encourage more community participation and ensure voters have a choice in future elections?’
💰 Impact: Loss of voter choice and direct accountability for board members.
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