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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming SEMINOLE ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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New Debt Issuance from 2021 Bond Authorization
The board is moving forward with issuing new debt that was authorized by voters back in 2021. While previously approved, this action will lock in a repayment structure and directly impact the district’s Interest & Sinking (I&S) tax rate for years to come, based on today’s market conditions, not 2021’s.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY ON THE TAX IMPACT: Attend the meeting or contact the Seminole ISD Board. ‘Regarding Action Item 5, please present a clear, updated projection of the I&S tax rate impact based on current interest rates and property values before voting to issue these bonds. Taxpayers deserve to know the true cost today.’
💰 Impact: Future Property Tax Increases
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Nominations to County Appraisal District Board
The school board is nominating members to the Gaines County Appraisal District (GCAD) Board of Directors. The GCAD board oversees the appraisal process that determines the property values your taxes are based on; its members have a direct impact on every property owner’s tax bill.
Response
DEMAND PRO-TAXPAYER NOMINEES: Contact the Seminole ISD Board before the meeting. ‘Regarding Action Item 10, I urge you to nominate individuals to the GCAD board who have a demonstrated commitment to fairness, transparency, and protecting property owners from inflated appraisals. Please state the qualifications of your nominees publicly.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Appraisals
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Vague ‘Professional Services’ Contract on Consent Agenda
The board is approving a ‘Professional Services Contract’ with the Region 17 Education Service Center on the consent agenda, bundling it with routine items. This prevents public discussion about the contract’s cost, deliverables, and whether it introduces new programs or curricula without proper vetting.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Seminole ISD Board. ‘I request that Consent Item 4.E, the contract with Region 17 ESC, be pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know what ‘professional services’ we are paying for before you approve it.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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