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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming BENAVIDES ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Massive 32.44% Property Tax Rate Hike Proposed
The board will vote on a new property tax rate of 1.754000. The district’s own agenda explicitly states this is “effectively a 32.44 percent increase in the tax rate,” which will dramatically increase property tax bills for every homeowner and business in the district.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: This is a massive 32.44% tax rate increase. Show up to the meeting on September 24th and sign up for public comment to oppose Item 7.D. Contact the Benavides ISD board and demand they adopt the no-new-revenue rate instead.
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Federal Grant with Potential Strings Attached
The district is approving spending from the “Stronger Connection Grant.” These federal grants often come with requirements for specific programming, data collection on students, or new staff positions that local taxpayers must fund after the grant money is gone.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Before approving Item 7.H, the board must explain the long-term obligations. Contact the Benavides ISD board: ‘What data collection and future staffing are required by the Stronger Connection Grant, and what is the cost to local taxpayers when the federal money runs out?’
💰 Impact: Future Costs / Data Sharing
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague $76,825 “Technical Assistance” Payment
The board is approving a $76,825 payment to the regional Education Service Center (ESC2) for “Lift Technical Assistance.” This vague description obscures what services taxpayers are actually funding and what specific, measurable outcomes the district will receive for the money.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Benavides ISD board regarding Item 7.I: ‘What specific, measurable deliverables are included in the $76,825 “Lift Technical Assistance” contract with ESC2? Taxpayers deserve to know what they are buying.’
💰 Impact: $76,825
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague “Improvement Plan” Vote — Manual Review Required
The board is voting to approve the District and Campus Improvement Plans without the documents being attached to the public agenda. These lengthy plans can contain hidden policy changes related to curriculum, discipline, or spending that are not being disclosed before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 7.N attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains hidden policy changes. Contact the Benavides ISD board and ask for all such documents to be published with the agenda well before the vote.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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