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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming CANADIAN ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
| 🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9) |
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Final Vote on 2026 Property Tax Rate
| 📅 Vote Scheduled August 26, 2026 |
The board is scheduled to hold a public hearing and then immediately vote to set the final 2026 property tax rate. The agenda does not disclose the proposed rate or how it compares to the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate — the rate that would collect the same amount of money as last year. This lack of advance information prevents taxpayers from understanding the financial impact before the final vote is taken.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: This is the final vote on your property tax bill. Show up for the public hearing at 5:30 PM and demand the board adopt the No-New-Revenue tax rate. Contact the district office and insist they publish the proposed rate and its comparison to the no-new-revenue rate online before the meeting.
💰 Impact: Potential property tax increase above the no-new-revenue rate.
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District’s Legislative Agenda Update
| 📅 Discussion Scheduled August 26, 2026 |
The Superintendent is scheduled to give a ‘Legislative Update.’ These reports often detail the district’s lobbying positions on state legislation, which can include opposing property tax relief or school choice. Taxpayers should be aware of how their local officials are attempting to influence state policy, potentially using tax dollars to do so.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the school board and request a public copy of the legislative priorities being discussed. Ask if the district pays dues to any associations that lobby the Texas Legislature, such as TASB, and how much those dues cost taxpayers.
💰 Impact: Potential use of tax dollars to lobby against taxpayer interests.
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 1) |
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District May Pay Off School Debt Early
| 📅 Vote Scheduled August 26, 2026 |
The board will vote on a resolution to pay off a portion of its existing school building bonds before their maturity date. This action, known as ‘calling’ bonds, is often done to refinance debt at a lower interest rate. If so, this is a fiscally responsible move that could save taxpayers a significant amount in future interest payments.
How to Secure It
Monitor: This appears to be a positive financial move. Taxpayers should encourage the board to pursue all opportunities to reduce the district’s debt burden and save money on interest payments.
✅ Why It Matters: N/A (Potential taxpayer savings)
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