Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: DIVIDE ISD – Tuesday, September 29, 2026 [ec10d2c5]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming DIVIDE ISD agenda. There are 2 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)

Vote Scheduled on 2026 Property Tax Rate

📅 Scheduled Action

The board will vote to set the 2026 property tax rate at $0.61280 per $100 of taxable value. The agenda fails to provide the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, preventing taxpayers from knowing if this vote is a tax hike driven by rising property appraisals.

Response

Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for board contact information). ‘Before voting on Item 7.A, please publicly state and publish the no-new-revenue rate and the voter-approval rate so taxpayers can see the full financial impact.’

💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Hike

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)

District Seeks Waiver to Control Pre-K Funds

📅 Scheduled Action

The Superintendent is asking for authorization to seek a waiver from the state’s 85% ‘pass-through’ funding rule for prekindergarten. This would allow the district to keep more state Pre-K money in-house rather than partnering with local private providers.

Response

Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for board contact information). ‘Regarding Item 7.E, please explain why the district is seeking to bypass the 85% pass-through requirement for Pre-K funds and how this will impact local childcare partners and parents.’

💰 Impact: Reduced Private Sector Partnership

District Info

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120 DIVIDE SCHOOL RD, MOUNTAIN HOME, TX 78058

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