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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming CHILDRESS ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Potential 2026 Bond Election on the Horizon
The Superintendent is scheduled to report on a ‘Bond 2026.’ This is often the first step toward asking voters to approve millions in new debt for construction projects, which can lead to higher property taxes for decades.
Response
ASK QUESTIONS NOW: Contact the Childress ISD board before the meeting. Ask: ‘Regarding Superintendent Report Item X.B, what is the proposed size of the 2026 bond, what specific projects will it fund, and what is the estimated impact on my property tax bill?’
💰 Impact: Future Property Tax Increases
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Undisclosed Employee Bonuses Proposed
The board will vote to authorize an employee ‘Supplemental Payment.’ The agenda provides no information on the total cost to taxpayers or the source of the funds, preventing public scrutiny of the expenditure.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Childress ISD board and ask: ‘Before voting on Item XII.C, please state the total cost of the supplemental payments and confirm the source of funds. Will this require a budget amendment or use of one-time funds?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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New Facility Spending Without a Price Tag
The board is set to approve a budget amendment for a ‘New Show Animal Barn and 4-H Meeting Facility.’ The agenda completely omits the cost of the project, asking for a blank check from taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Childress ISD board regarding Item XII.D. Ask: ‘What is the total projected cost for the new barn and facility, and how is this budget amendment being funded?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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