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📍 Drive to NEW DEAL ISD Office   📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming NEW DEAL ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Committee Could Pave Way for Future Bond
📅 November 17, 2026
The board is considering creating a ‘District Master Plan Committee’ under Item 9.2. These committees often become the first step toward hiring expensive consultants and proposing large bond packages that increase property taxes.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the New Deal ISD board. ‘Regarding Item 9.2, what is the specific mission of the Master Plan Committee, will it have a budget, and will its members be appointed or elected? Taxpayers deserve a transparent process from the start.’

💰 Impact: Future Tax Increases
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Undisclosed Stipend Schedule Discussion
📅 November 17, 2026
Under Item 10.4, the board will discuss the district’s stipend schedule without providing any details to the public beforehand. This could involve new or increased spending on employee compensation outside of base salaries, impacting the district’s budget.
Response

ASK FOR THE DETAILS: Contact the New Deal ISD board. ‘Regarding Item 10.4, please make the proposed stipend schedule public before any discussion or vote. Taxpayers need to see the full cost of any proposed changes.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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