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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming JOSHUA ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Tax Rate Held Steady, But Bills Go Up
The district’s own ‘Taxpayer Impact Statement’ shows that while the proposed property tax rate of $1.2575 is unchanged, rising property values mean the tax bill on a median-valued home will increase from $1,477.78 to $1,583.63. This is a tax increase of over $100 for the average family, despite claims of holding the line on the rate.
Response
This is a tax increase, plain and simple. Contact the Joshua ISD Board (see district website for emails): ‘Holding the rate steady while appraisals soar is not a tax cut. Adopt the no-new-revenue rate to provide real relief for Joshua families.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Major Spending Hidden in Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve all ‘Budget Amendments’ and ‘Purchases Over $50,000’ in a single, un-debated ‘consent agenda’ vote. The specific vendors, contract details, and dollar amounts are not disclosed in the agenda, preventing public scrutiny of significant spending before the vote.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Joshua ISD Board (see district website for emails). ‘I demand Consent Items 10.A.2 and 10.A.4 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know where our money is going before you approve it.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Student Data & Security Contract
The district is considering an ‘Interlocal Cooperation Contract’ with The University of Texas at Austin for ‘Regional Security Operations Center’ services. The agenda provides no details on what student or staff data will be shared, what surveillance will be conducted, or what the cost to taxpayers will be.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the Joshua ISD Board (see district website for emails) and ask for the full contract for Item 10.D to be posted online before the vote. ‘What student data will be shared with UT Austin under the RSOC contract, and what are the parental opt-out rights?’
💰 Impact: Student Data Privacy Risk
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