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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming DEVERS 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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Tax Rate Vote with No Rate Disclosed
The board is scheduled to hold a public hearing and then vote to approve the 2026-2027 property tax rate. However, the agenda fails to state the proposed rate or how it compares to the no-new-revenue rate. This prevents taxpayers from knowing in advance if their tax bills are set to increase, even if the rate itself is framed as a ‘cut’.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: This is the vote that sets your school property tax bill. Sign up to speak at the Public Hearing by contacting Melissa Jordan at mjordan@deversisd.net or 936-549-7135 x2. Demand the board publicly state the no-new-revenue rate versus the proposed tax rate before any vote on Item X.
💰 Impact: A potential property tax increase passed without clear, advance public notice of the specific rate.
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Secret Changes to Board Operating Procedures
The board is voting on ‘revisions to the Board Operating Procedures’ without providing the public with a copy of the proposed changes. These revisions could be used to limit public comment time, reduce transparency on agenda items, or make it harder for citizens to hold the board accountable. Voting on secret rule changes is a serious governance issue.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the district at 936-549-7135 x2 or mjordan@deversisd.net and state: ‘Regarding Item XII, the public has a right to see the proposed changes to Board Operating Procedures before you vote. Post the document online immediately and postpone the vote until the next meeting to allow for public review.’
💰 Impact: The potential loss of public access and accountability if rules are changed to favor the board over the public.
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Undisclosed Changes to Student Code of Conduct
The board plans to approve changes to the Student Code of Conduct for the new school year, but the proposed changes have not been made public. This document governs everything from dress code to discipline and could contain new policies related to student speech, gender identity, or disciplinary practices without any opportunity for parental review before the vote.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Parents have a right to know the rules their children will be governed by. Contact the district at 936-549-7135 x2 or mjordan@deversisd.net and state: ‘Post the proposed changes to the Student Code of Conduct (Item XIII) online immediately. Do not vote on a secret set of rules for our children.’
💰 Impact: New policies affecting students could be implemented without parental input or awareness.
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Undisclosed Budget Changes on Consent Agenda
Item VII.D, ‘Budget Amendment(s),’ is scheduled for a single vote as part of the consent agenda with no supporting documents attached. This practice can be used to approve last-minute spending or shift funds between accounts with minimal public scrutiny. Taxpayers deserve to see exactly what financial changes are being made before they are approved in a bundled vote.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the district at 936-549-7135 x2 or mjordan@deversisd.net and state: ‘Pull Item VII.D, the Budget Amendment(s), from the consent agenda for a separate discussion and a recorded vote. The public deserves to know what financial changes are being made.’
💰 Impact: Unknown. Could be minor reallocations or significant new spending hidden from public view.
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