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📍 Drive to GORDON ISD Office   📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming GORDON ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
ALERT (LEVEL 9)
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Undisclosed Action on Appraisal District Board
📅 November 17, 2026
The board is taking unspecified action regarding the Erath County Appraisal District Board of Directors, which has direct power over property appraisals. Appointing a member without public input or discussion could lead to inflated appraisals and higher property tax bills for every homeowner.
Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Gordon ISD Board (see district website for contact info): ‘Regarding Item VIII.B.5, who is being appointed or considered for the Appraisal District Board? Taxpayers deserve to know who will represent them before you vote.’

💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
ALERT (LEVEL 8)
48-Hour Advance Registration to Speak
📅 November 17, 2026
The board’s rules require citizens to register for public comment a full 48 hours before the meeting. This policy can silence parents and taxpayers who only learn about a concerning agenda item the day before a vote, effectively blocking them from addressing their elected officials.
Response

DEMAND A POLICY CHANGE: Contact the Gordon ISD Board (see district website for contact info): ‘The 48-hour pre-registration rule for public comment described in Item III is an unreasonable barrier. I urge you to amend this policy to allow for same-day registration.’

💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Vague ‘MultiRegion Purchasing’ Agreement
📅 November 17, 2026
The board is set to approve an annual ‘Interlocal Agreement’ for a purchasing cooperative without providing the document for public review. These agreements can lock the district into using specific vendors, potentially at a higher cost or based on non-financial criteria, without direct oversight.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Gordon ISD Board (see district website for contact info): ‘Before voting on Item VIII.B.3, please post the full ‘MultiRegion Purchasing Cooperative Annual Interlocal Agreement’ online for public review.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Vendor Contracts
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