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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming ROCKDALE ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Board to Appoint Appraisal District Director
The school board will elect a member to the Milam Appraisal District Board of Directors for a two-year term. This board oversees the agency that sets property values for tax purposes, directly impacting every homeowner’s tax bill.
Response
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Contact the Rockdale ISD board. ‘Regarding Item V.B, who are the candidates for the Milam Appraisal District board, and what are their views on protecting taxpayers? We need a director who will fight appraisal creep, not a rubber stamp.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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District Seeks Exemption from State Laws
The board is voting to amend its ‘District of Innovation’ plan, which allows it to seek exemptions from state laws governing things like teacher certification and class sizes. The proposed amendment text is not included in the agenda, preventing public scrutiny of which laws the district wants to bypass.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the Rockdale ISD board before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item V.A, please publish the full text of the proposed District of Innovation plan amendment online immediately so the public can review it before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Lowered Education Standards
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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School Library Book List Hidden in Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve a new list of school library books as part of a bundled ‘consent agenda’ vote, without providing the list for public review. This process prevents parents and taxpayers from seeing what materials are being purchased with their money and placed in front of their children.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Rockdale ISD board. ‘I demand Consent Item IV.B, the School Library Book List, be pulled for a separate discussion and vote. Parents have a right to see the book list before you approve it.’
💰 Impact: Lack of Parental Oversight
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Undisclosed Budget Amendments Up for Vote
The board is scheduled to vote on one or more budget amendments without providing any details in the public agenda. This prevents taxpayers from seeing how their money is being reallocated or if new spending is being approved outside the normal budget process.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Rockdale ISD board. ‘Before you vote on Item V.E, please explain the purpose and dollar amount of each proposed budget amendment. Taxpayers deserve transparency on all spending.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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