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📍 Drive to PLEASANT GROVE ISD Office   📅 Wednesday, November 18, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming PLEASANT GROVE ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WARNING (LEVEL 6)
Final Approval of 2026 Property Tax Roll
📅 November 18, 2026
The board is scheduled to give final certification to the 2026 tax roll. This action locks in the property values that will be used to calculate your final school tax bill, cementing the total amount the district will collect from homeowners.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Before the vote on Item 9.G, contact the district office to ask for the total appraised value on the 2026 tax roll and how it compares to last year’s. This number determines the final tax burden on homeowners.

💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
Win (LEVEL 5)
Employee Bonuses Funded Without Property Taxes
📅 November 18, 2026
The district is using a donation from its purchasing cooperative (TIPS) to fund a one-time holiday stipend for employees. This is a fiscally responsible move that rewards staff without increasing the burden on local property taxpayers.
How to Lock It In

AMPLIFY THE WIN: Contact the Pleasant Grove ISD board to thank them for using external funds for employee stipends under Items 9.H and 9.I. This sets a positive example of fiscal responsibility for other districts to follow.

✅ Why It Matters: No Direct Taxpayer Cost
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