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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming ALVARADO ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Vote on Hill College Property Tax Rate
The board will vote on the 2026-27 property tax rate for Hill College. The agenda provides no details on the proposed rate or its comparison to the no-new-revenue rate, potentially hiding a tax increase from public view until the meeting itself.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY ON TAXES: Attend the meeting on September 28th. Urge the board to disclose how the proposed Hill College tax rate compares to the no-new-revenue rate and to vote against any increase in the property tax burden on Alvarado families.
💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Increase
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Undisclosed Spending on “lead4ward” Consultants
The board is considering a “lead4ward Training” contract without disclosing the cost or scope of services in the agenda. This represents potential “consultant creep,” spending taxpayer money on outside firms with no clear, measurable benefit to students or accountability for the district.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Alvarado ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Before voting on the lead4ward Training item, please disclose the full cost of the contract and the specific, measurable student outcomes you expect to achieve.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Pre-Meeting Sign-Up Restricts Public Comment
The district requires residents to sign up for public comment by 4:00 PM on the day of the meeting. This rule can prevent busy parents and taxpayers who learn of an issue late in the day from addressing the board and holding them accountable.
Response
Contact the Alvarado ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Please amend the public comment policy to allow sign-ups until the meeting begins, ensuring all community members have a voice.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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