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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming WHITE DEER ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Vote on Tax Appraisal Board Members
The school board is voting to appoint directors to the Carson County Appraisal District board for 2027-2028. These directors oversee the entity that determines property values, which directly impacts every homeowner’s tax bill. The agenda does not name the candidates being considered for this powerful position.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the White Deer ISD board. Ask: ‘Regarding the vote for Appraisal District Directors, who are the candidates being considered and which ones will you be supporting? Taxpayers deserve to know who you are putting in charge of our property appraisals.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Appraisals
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Financial Reports Require Manual Review
The agenda lists several key financial documents for approval, including Mastercard statements and check registers, but does not provide the documents themselves. These reports detail all district spending and could contain payments to lobbying groups or controversial consultants without public scrutiny.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the files attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for the ‘Business Manager’s Reports’. Look for payments to lobbying groups like TASB or to ideological consultants, and demand an explanation from the board for any questionable spending.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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Undisclosed Cost for Land Purchase
The district is voting to buy a 1.69-acre property, the former City Baseball Field, without disclosing the purchase price to the public in the agenda. Taxpayers have a right to know how much of their money is being spent before the board commits to the purchase.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the White Deer ISD board before the meeting. Ask: ‘Regarding the purchase of the former City Baseball Field, what is the purchase price and how will it be funded? This information should be public before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Purchase Price
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