Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: FARMERSVILLE ISD – Monday, August 24, 2026

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming FARMERSVILLE ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

🚨 Alert (LEVEL 10)

Setting the 2026 Property Tax Rate

📅 August 24, 2026

The school board is scheduled to vote on the property tax rate for the upcoming year. The agenda provides no details on the proposed rate, specifically whether it will exceed the ‘no-new-revenue rate’ — the rate that would bring in the same amount of money as last year from existing properties. A vote for any rate higher than this is a tax increase, regardless of how it’s presented.

Response

PACK THE ROOM: This is the vote that sets your school property tax bill. Show up to the meeting and demand the board adopt the No-New-Revenue Rate. Insist on a recorded vote so you know who voted to raise your taxes. Contact the board through the district’s official website.

💰 Impact: Potential tax increase for every property owner in the district.

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)

Undisclosed Policy Changes Hidden in a Bundle

📅 August 24, 2026

The board plans to approve ‘Policy Update 127,’ which bundles 11 separate local policies (BJCF, CAA, DC, etc.) into a single vote. The agenda provides only cryptic codes, not the text of the policies themselves. This prevents the public from knowing what changes are being made to rules on student conduct, curriculum, or parental rights before the board votes.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the board to demand that all 11 policies in Item VII be posted online immediately for public review. Ask them to pull this item from the agenda until taxpayers have had at least one week to read the proposed changes. Contact the board through the district’s official website.

💰 Impact: Unknown policy changes affecting students and parents passed without public review.

ALERT (LEVEL 4)

Weakening Oversight on Small Purchases

📅 August 24, 2026

Buried in the consent agenda, the board is voting to increase its ‘micro-purchase threshold.’ This change allows staff to spend more taxpayer money on individual purchases without going through a formal competitive bidding process. This reduces transparency and increases the risk of wasteful spending.

Response

DEMAND A SEPARATE VOTE: Email the board and ask for Item IV.A.5 to be pulled from the consent agenda for a separate discussion and vote. Ask them to explain why they need to reduce oversight on spending and what the new spending limit will be. Contact the board through the district’s official website.

💰 Impact: Increased potential for no-bid contracts and wasteful spending.

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