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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming BISHOP CISD agenda. There are 6 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Final Vote on 2026 Property Tax Bill
The board will vote to certify the 2026 tax levy, which sets the property tax bill for homeowners and businesses. The agenda does not state the proposed tax rate or compare it to the no-new-revenue rate, hiding whether this is a tax increase.
Response
DEMAND THE RATE: Contact the Bishop CISD board before the meeting. ‘Before you vote on Item 22, please publicly state the proposed tax rate and how it compares to the no-new-revenue rate. We demand a recorded vote on the tax levy.’
💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Hike
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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Adopting Policy from Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group
The board is voting to adopt ‘TASB Update 127.’ TASB (Texas Association of School Boards) is a taxpayer-funded lobby group that actively works in Austin to oppose property tax relief and parental rights initiatives. Adopting their pre-packaged policy updates outsources local control to this Austin-based organization.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Bishop CISD board. ‘Regarding Item 24, I demand this item be discussed individually. Taxpayers deserve to know which board members vote to adopt policy from an organization that lobbies against our interests.’
💰 Impact: Outsourcing Local Control
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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Superintendent Given ‘Blank Check’ for Construction
Item 26 authorizes the Superintendent to single-handedly negotiate and sign a contract for construction services without final board approval of the terms or cost. This process lacks transparency and removes the final public check on a potentially large deal.
Response
DEMAND FINAL APPROVAL: Contact the Bishop CISD board. ‘Regarding Item 26, the final construction contract, including the vendor and total cost, must come back to the board for a public vote. Do not give the Superintendent a blank check with taxpayer money.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Construction Costs
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Secret Changes to Student Code of Conduct
The board is considering amending the Student Code of Conduct, which governs discipline, student rights, and the campus environment. The proposed changes have not been made public in the agenda, preventing parents from reviewing them before the vote.
Response
DEMAND TO SEE THE CHANGES: Contact the Bishop CISD board. ‘Regarding Item 25, please postpone the vote on the Student Code of Conduct until the proposed text of the amendments is posted publicly for parental review.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Parental Oversight
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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District Schedules Public Financial Transparency Meeting
The board is taking a positive step for transparency by scheduling a public meeting specifically to distribute and explain the district’s financial management report. This gives taxpayers a dedicated opportunity to understand how their money is being managed.
How to Secure It
SHOW UP AND THANK THEM: Attend the meeting to thank the board for scheduling this financial transparency report under Item 21. Publicly supporting good governance encourages more of it.
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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Board to Consider Resolution on Parental Rights
The board will consider a resolution regarding ‘Senate Bill 12 and Parents Rights.’ This is a key opportunity for the district to formally affirm its commitment to protecting the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing of their children.
How to Secure It
SECURE THE WIN: Contact the Bishop CISD board. ‘Thank you for taking up a resolution on Parental Rights (Item 13). Please ensure the language is strong and unambiguous in affirming that parents are the primary decision-makers for their children.’
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