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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming SPRING HILL ISD agenda. There are 5 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Weakening School Security Behind a Bundled Vote
The board is using a “good cause exception” to opt out of the state law requiring an armed security officer on every campus. By placing this resolution on the consent agenda, they are attempting to pass it without a separate discussion or a recorded vote, avoiding accountability for their campus security plan.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Spring Hill ISD Board. ‘Pull the HB3 Good Cause Exception resolution from the Consent Agenda. Parents and taxpayers deserve a full public discussion and a recorded vote on the district’s plan to keep our children safe.’
💰 Impact: Reduced on-campus security for students and staff.
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Tax Rate Vote with No Public Details
The board is scheduled to vote on the 2026-2027 property tax rate, but the agenda does not specify the proposed rate. Taxpayers are left in the dark about whether the district is adopting the no-new-revenue rate or a higher rate that will increase their tax bills.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Attend the public hearing at 6:00 PM and demand the board adopt the No-New-Revenue tax rate. Email the Spring Hill ISD Board: ‘My property appraisal went up, so my bill will go up even with the same rate. Vote for the No-New-Revenue Rate to give taxpayers a break.’
💰 Impact: A potential property tax increase above the no-new-revenue rate.
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Secret School Security Audit
The board will review the final report of the district’s safety and security audit in a closed session, hiding the findings from the public. While some details must be kept private, parents and taxpayers have a right to know if the audit found significant vulnerabilities and what specific actions the board is taking to fix them.
Response
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Email the Spring Hill ISD Board. ‘After your closed session on the security audit, we expect a public statement on the general findings and a clear action plan. Will you commit to funding and implementing the auditor’s recommendations to keep our kids safe?’
💰 Impact: Unaddressed security risks at district schools.
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Undisclosed Policy Changes in ‘Update 127’
The board is giving a ‘First Reading’ to ‘Update 127’ with no description of what policies are being changed. These updates, often provided by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), can introduce significant changes to curriculum, student discipline, or parental rights without public scrutiny.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Spring Hill ISD Board. ‘What specific policy changes are included in Update 127? Please post the full text of the proposed changes online for public review before the second reading and final vote.’
💰 Impact: Potential policy changes impacting parental rights or district governance.
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Undisclosed Cost for Architectural/Engineering Services
The board is voting on a budget amendment to pay an invoice for ‘Architectural/Engineering Services.’ The agenda does not disclose the amount, the vendor, or the project this is for. This lack of detail prevents taxpayers from seeing if construction projects are staying on budget.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Spring Hill ISD Board. ‘Before voting on the budget amendment for architectural services, please state publicly the total amount of the invoice, the name of the firm, and which project this expense is for.’
💰 Impact: Unknown. Could be a sign of cost overruns on a capital project.
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