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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming BELLVILLE ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Tax Rate ‘Cut’ Hides $181 Tax Bill Increase
The district’s own Taxpayer Impact Statement reveals that while the tax rate is technically decreasing, the median homeowner’s property tax bill will increase by an estimated $181. This is due to rising property appraisals, meaning the district will collect more money from taxpayers despite claims of a rate cut.
Response
Contact the Bellville ISD Board (see Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Item 13.A shows my tax bill is going up, not down. I urge you to adopt the no-new-revenue rate to provide genuine tax relief to families.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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District Pays Taxpayer-Funded Lobby Group for Audits
Under Goal 2, the district reports using the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) for staffing audits. TASB is one of the most powerful lobbying organizations in Austin, consistently working against parental rights, taxpayer protections, and school choice.
Response
Contact the Bellville ISD Board (see Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Why is Bellville ISD sending our tax dollars to TASB, a group that lobbies against our interests? Please find a neutral, third-party vendor for future audits.’
💰 Impact: Funds Lobbying Against Taxpayers
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Board to Approve Undisclosed ‘Master Planning’ Contract
The board is set to approve a contract with the firm Parkhill for ‘Master Planning and Facility Assessment Services’ without disclosing the cost to the public. This type of open-ended professional services agreement can lead to expensive, multi-year consultant fees with no clear benefit to students or taxpayers.
Response
Contact the Bellville ISD Board (see Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 8.B, I request that you publish the full contract and total cost for the Master Planning services from Parkhill and postpone the vote until the public can review it.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Item 6.B.1 is listed as a ‘Report on Finances & Operational Departments,’ but the attached financial report document was not available for analysis. This report is a key document for public oversight of district spending.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Financial Report’ attached to Item 6.B.1 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to review district spending and ensure there are no hidden costs or transfers.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Financials
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