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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming MONTGOMERY ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Key Nomination to County Appraisal District Board
The school board is nominating a representative to the Montgomery County Appraisal District (MCAD) Board of Directors. This position has significant influence over property appraisal policies that directly affect every homeowner’s tax bill.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board of Trustees. ‘Who is the nominee for the MCAD board under Item 5.A, and what is their public position on protecting homeowners from aggressive appraisal hikes? This nomination must be made in the public’s interest.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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Vague ‘Specialized Learning’ Contract on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve a Request for Proposals (RFP) for ‘Specialized Learning Services’ under the consent agenda, which bundles items for a single vote without discussion. This vague title could conceal contracts for controversial services like Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) without public scrutiny.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board of Trustees. ‘Pull Item 4.B from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. The public deserves to know what ‘Specialized Learning Services’ this RFP will fund before it’s approved.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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Public Comment Restricted to Agenda Items
The board is limiting public comments to only items on the agenda for this special meeting. This policy prevents taxpayers from raising other urgent concerns with the board in a public forum, effectively silencing non-agenda-related feedback.
Response
Contact the Board of Trustees: ‘I urge you to ensure a portion of every meeting, special or regular, is open for general public comment. Residents’ right to be heard should not be limited to a pre-approved agenda.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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