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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming NEW BOSTON ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Undisclosed Budget Amendment
The board plans to vote on a ‘Budget Amendment’ with no supporting documents or details provided to the public in the agenda. This prevents taxpayers from knowing what spending changes are being made or how their money is being reallocated.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: The board should not vote on a secret budget change. Contact the board (see district website for details): ‘Postpone the vote on Item 10.C, the Budget Amendment, until the full details of the amendment are posted publicly for taxpayer review.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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Approving the 2026 Property Tax Roll
The board will vote to accept the certified property appraisal roll from the Bowie Central Appraisal District. This action formalizes the property values that will be used to calculate every homeowner’s and business’s tax bill for the coming year.
Response
ATTEND AND SPEAK UP: This vote locks in the property values used for your tax bill. Contact the board (see district website for details): ‘Before you vote on Item 10.A, please state publicly how the district plans to use the increased revenue from rising appraisals. Will you adopt the no-new-revenue rate to protect homeowners?’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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Creation of New ‘AI Risk Officer’ Position
The board is considering appointing an ‘AI Risk Officer’ with no details provided on the cost, duties, or necessity of this new role. This creates a new layer of administration without public justification for the expense.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Before the vote on Item 10.B, the board must explain the cost and purpose of this new ‘AI Risk Officer.’ Contact the board (see district website for details): ‘Regarding Item 10.B, is the AI Risk Officer a new salaried position? Please provide a job description and total cost before creating a new administrative role.’
💰 Impact: New Bureaucracy Cost
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