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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming WESTBROOK 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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Final Vote on 2026 Property Tax Rate
The school board is scheduled to vote on and adopt the property tax rate for 2026. The agenda provides no details on the proposed rate or how it compares to the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate. Adopting a rate higher than the no-new-revenue rate results in a tax increase on homeowners, even if their property values haven’t changed.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: This is the vote that sets your school property tax bill. Show up on August 27th and demand the board state the proposed tax rate, the no-new-revenue rate, and the voter-approval rate before they vote. Urge them to adopt the no-new-revenue rate or lower.
💰 Impact: A potential property tax hike if the board adopts a rate above the no-new-revenue calculation.
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Final Approval of 2026-2027 School Budget
The board will vote to adopt the entire budget for the next school year. This document controls every dollar the district spends. The agenda does not include a link to the proposed budget, preventing taxpayers from reviewing spending priorities, new staff positions, or vendor contracts before the final vote.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Before the meeting, contact the Westbrook ISD administration and request a copy of the proposed 2026-2027 budget. Ask the board during public comment to explain any major spending increases from the previous year before they vote.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed spending priorities, potential for wasteful programs, or funding for non-core educational initiatives.
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Approval of Teacher Bonus Plan Handbook
The board is voting to approve the handbook for the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), a state program for performance-based teacher pay. The handbook, which defines how teachers are evaluated and paid bonuses, is not attached to the agenda. This prevents public review of the metrics, which could potentially include subjective criteria beyond academic student achievement.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Westbrook ISD administration and ask for a copy of the proposed Teacher Incentive Allotment Handbook before the August 27th meeting. Ask the board to ensure teacher performance metrics are based on objective academic outcomes.
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-funded bonuses could be tied to social or political agendas in the classroom rather than core academic excellence.
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