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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming HAMSHIRE-FANNETT 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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Public Comment Restricted by Morning Deadline
The district requires residents to register by 10:00 AM on the day of the meeting to speak about an agenda item. This rule can prevent busy parents and taxpayers from addressing the board on issues they learn about during the workday, limiting public accountability.
Response
Email the Board Secretary at egilpin@hfhorns.net and contact the Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘The 10 AM registration deadline for public comment in Item 4 is a barrier to public participation. Please allow registration up until the meeting begins to ensure all voices can be heard.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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Undisclosed District Spending on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve a list of district expenditures and financial reports without separate discussion by placing them on the consent agenda. The documents detailing this spending were not available for analysis, preventing public scrutiny of how taxpayer money is being used.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the files attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for Item 13.B to see the specific expenditures. Email the Board Secretary at egilpin@hfhorns.net: ‘Pull Item 13.B from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion. Taxpayers deserve to know where their money is going before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Undisclosed Investment Report on Consent Agenda
The board is set to accept the quarterly investment report as part of a bundled vote, without public discussion. The report itself was not included in the provided documents, preventing taxpayers from verifying that district funds are being managed responsibly and without regard to political factors like ESG.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for Item 13.C. Email the Board Secretary at egilpin@hfhorns.net: ‘Please publish the Quarterly Investment Report for Item 13.C online before the meeting. Taxpayers need to see that our funds are managed for maximum return, not political agendas.’
💰 Impact: Potential ESG Influence
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
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District Adopted Tax Rate Below No-New-Revenue Level
In its August 24 meeting minutes, the Board revealed it adopted a property tax rate of $1.03520, which is below the calculated no-new-revenue rate of $1.04788. This action represents a genuine tax cut for residents, providing real relief instead of the typical “lower rate” that still results in higher tax bills.
How to Secure It
This is a past win, but worth amplifying. Contact the Board (see official agenda for contact info) to thank them for adopting a tax rate below the no-new-revenue rate in August. This sets the standard for fiscal responsibility in the region.
✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Savings
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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District Certifies Compliance with State DEI Ban
The board is formally certifying to the Texas Education Agency that it is complying with state law prohibiting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) duties. This action affirms the district’s commitment to following state law designed to keep divisive ideologies out of schools.
How to Secure It
Show up to thank the Board for taking action on Item 9 to certify compliance with the state’s DEI ban. This sets a positive example of accountability for other districts.
✅ Why It Matters: Protects Against Mission Creep
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