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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming GOOSE CREEK CISD agenda and found 6 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Proposes 6.99% Effective Tax Rate Hike
The board will vote on a total tax rate of $1.0700, which is 6.99% higher than the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate that would keep tax bills flat. This proposal will increase the property tax burden on homeowners and businesses due to rising property appraisals, even though the nominal rate is not changing.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up Monday, October 5th to speak against the proposed tax hike. Email the Board of Trustees (contact info on district website): ‘Vote NO on Item 7.A. Adopt the no-new-revenue tax rate and stop the unsustainable growth in property tax burdens.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Board to Rubber-Stamp Policy from Austin Lobby Group
The board is set to approve a large package of policy updates recommended by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB is a taxpayer-funded lobby group that often opposes parental rights and fiscal transparency at the state legislature, and adopting their policies wholesale cedes local control.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board of Trustees (contact info on district website): ‘Pull Consent Item 7.B.9 for a separate discussion and vote. Taxpayers deserve to know which of these TASB-recommended policies impact parental rights, curriculum, and district spending.’
💰 Impact: Entanglement with Lobby Group
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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$1.1M Consultant Contract Hidden on Consent Agenda
The district plans to approve a $1,141,900 contract with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) for grant support. This large expenditure for consulting services is funded by a grant, which could create long-term obligations for taxpayers after the grant money is gone.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board of Trustees (contact info on district website): ‘Pull Consent Item 7.B.3 for a separate discussion and vote. What are the specific, measurable deliverables for this $1.14M contract, and what is the district’s financial obligation after the grant ends?’
💰 Impact: $1.14M Consultant Contract
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Mental Health Agreement on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve an agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health to provide services to students. While presented as ‘no cost,’ these partnerships can involve extensive student data sharing and introduce therapeutic models that bypass parental oversight.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for Item 7.B.4 to confirm the data sharing provisions and any requirements tied to this ‘no cost’ service. Email the Board: ‘Please publish the full interlocal agreement for the Harris Center partnership before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Student Data Sharing
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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District Pays Insurance Claims via Lobby Group TASB
The board is approving up to $115,000 in insurance deductible payments administered through the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). This represents another financial tie to a powerful Austin lobby group that often works against taxpayer interests.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board of Trustees (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 7.B.7, has the district shopped for insurance on the open market to ensure TASB provides the best value, or is this a default relationship that benefits an Austin lobby group at our expense?’
💰 Impact: Payments to Lobby Group
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Strengthens Parent Control Over Library Books
The district is implementing new procedures to comply with state law (HB 900, SB 13), giving parents more control over library materials. Key features include a 30-day public review period for all new books and a required parent opt-in for students to attend book fairs, enhancing transparency and parental rights.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to the meeting on October 5th to thank the board during public comment for their work on Item 6.A.2. Publicly supporting this strong implementation of state law encourages them to continue prioritizing parental rights and transparency.
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