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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming LOCKHART ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
| 🚨 Alert (LEVEL 10) |
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District Proposes Property Tax Hike Above No-New-Revenue Rate
The board will vote on a total tax rate of $0.9635, which is higher than the no-new-revenue rate of $0.91412. This will increase the total tax levy by nearly $2 million and raise the tax bill on the average home, despite a decrease in average home market values.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: The board is holding a public meeting on the tax rate. Sign up to speak and demand they adopt the no-new-revenue rate. Contact the Board (see official agenda for details): ‘Vote NO on Item 9.A. Adopt the no-new-revenue tax rate and protect homeowners from another tax hike.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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New Staffing Costs Hidden on Consent Agenda
The district is seeking to add several new positions at a cost of $327,000 to the general fund for the 2026-2027 school year. This new, recurring payroll expense is bundled into the consent agenda, limiting public discussion and scrutiny.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board (see official agenda for details): ‘Pull Item 7.E from the consent agenda for a separate discussion and a recorded vote. Taxpayers deserve to know why we are adding $327,000 in new payroll.’
💰 Impact: $327,000 Annually
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague ‘Achievement Dashboard’ — Manual Review Required
The board is reviewing a ‘District Achievement Dashboard’ with no public details on what student or family data it collects or how it will be used. These dashboards can become tools for data mining without clear parental consent and opt-out policies.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains hidden debt or policy changes. Contact the Board (see official agenda for details): ‘Regarding Item 8.A, what specific data points are in the District Achievement Dashboard, who has access to this data, and what are the parental opt-out rights?’
💰 Impact: Student Data Harvesting
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