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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming LA PRYOR 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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Vote on Property Tax Rate with No Details Provided
The board is scheduled to vote on the property tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda provides no information on the proposed rate, how it compares to the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate (the rate that would bring in the same amount of money as last year), or the ‘voter-approval’ rate (the rate that would trigger an election). This vote determines every homeowner’s school property tax bill, and it’s being presented without the key numbers needed for public scrutiny.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: This is the vote that sets your property tax bill. Show up on August 26 and sign up for public comment. Email the La Pryor ISD Board of Trustees (contact info on the district website): ‘Before you vote on the FY2027 tax rate, please publicly state the no-new-revenue rate and the voter-approval rate. We demand a recorded vote on the tax rate adoption.’
💰 Impact: Potential property tax increase without clear public notice.
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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Energy Company Presentation May Lead to Debt Without a Vote
The district is receiving a presentation from Schneider Electric, a company known for large-scale energy efficiency projects. These projects are often financed through long-term debt like lease-purchase agreements, which don’t require voter approval but still commit taxpayer dollars for years. This ‘Business Case’ presentation is the first step in a process that could lead to significant debt without a public vote.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: This is the first step toward a major debt deal. Email the La Pryor ISD Board of Trustees (contact info on the district website) before the August 26 meeting: ‘Regarding the Schneider Electric presentation, please make the full ‘Business Case’ document public. Will any proposed project be funded with Certificates of Obligation or other debt that bypasses voters? Taxpayers deserve to know the full cost and financing method before this goes any further.’
💰 Impact: Potentially millions in long-term, non-voter-approved debt.
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague ‘Contribution Invoice’ May Hide Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
The board is voting to approve a ‘Renewal Contribution Invoice.’ The agenda provides no details on who the recipient is or the purpose of the contribution. This vague language could conceal payments for taxpayer-funded lobbying associations like the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), which often lobby against parental rights and taxpayer protections in Austin.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the La Pryor ISD Board of Trustees (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding the ‘Renewal Contribution Invoice,’ who is the recipient and what is the amount? If this is for a lobbying association, I demand it be pulled for a separate discussion and a recorded vote. Our tax dollars should not fund political lobbying.’
💰 Impact: Potential use of local tax dollars to fund political lobbying.
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Secretive State ‘Corrective Action Plan’ Hides District Problems
The district is presenting a ‘Corrective Action Plan’ in response to a finding from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The agenda provides no details on the underlying issue (Case #SRDR2026-02-21) or the specifics of the plan. This lack of transparency prevents taxpayers from understanding what went wrong and whether the proposed fix is adequate.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the La Pryor ISD Board of Trustees (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding the TEA Corrective Action Plan, please publish the full details of Case #SRDR2026-02-21 and the complete proposed plan. The public has a right to know what the issue is and how the district is addressing it.’
💰 Impact: Lack of transparency about district performance and potential underlying problems.
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague ‘Safety Audit Survey’ Could Lead to Student Data Mining
The board is approving a ‘Safety Audit Survey.’ While school safety is critical, the term ‘survey’ can sometimes be used to collect sensitive, non-academic data on students and their families under the guise of safety. Parents should know what questions are being asked and who has access to the data.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the La Pryor ISD Board of Trustees (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding the Safety Audit Survey, please make the full survey instrument public before the vote so parents can review the questions being asked about their children.’
💰 Impact: Potential for student data collection beyond what is necessary for physical security.
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