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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming FLOYDADA COLLEGIATE ISD agenda. There are 5 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Vote on Property Tax Rate with No Rate Disclosed
The board will vote to set the property tax rate for the 2026-2027 year, which will determine every homeowner’s school tax bill. However, the agenda does not disclose the proposed tax rate, the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate (the rate that would raise the same amount of money as last year), or the ‘voter-approval’ rate. This lack of information makes it impossible for taxpayers to know if their taxes are being raised until the moment of the vote.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up on August 27th and demand the board publicly state the proposed tax rate, the no-new-revenue rate, and the voter-approval rate before any vote is taken on Item 11. Ask them to justify any increase above the no-new-revenue rate.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed. The impact on the average homeowner’s tax bill is unknown.
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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Vote on 2026-2027 Budget Without Public Documents
The board is scheduled to adopt the entire budget for the next school year, but the proposed budget document is not attached to the public agenda. This prevents taxpayers from reviewing spending priorities, new staff positions, or vendor contracts before the board votes to approve them.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the district office. ‘The public has a right to review the proposed 2026-2027 budget before the board votes on Item 10. Please post the full budget document online immediately.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed. The total budget amount and its allocation are not listed.
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Undisclosed Consultant Contract for P-TECH Program
The board is voting on a contract with an outside consultant, Stacer Group, LLC, for ‘support’ and ‘networking’ for its P-TECH program. The cost of the contract and the specific, measurable deliverables are not included in the agenda, making it impossible for the public to assess the value or necessity of this spending.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the district office. ‘Regarding Item 13, what is the total cost of the contract with Stacer Group, LLC, and what are the specific performance metrics? Please publish the contract before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed contract amount.
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague ‘Technical Assistance’ Partnership for Grant Program
The district is approving a partnership with ‘Collegiate Edu-Nation’ to provide ‘technical assistance’ for a grant. The agenda doesn’t specify if this partner will be paid with taxpayer or grant funds, the cost of their services, or what happens to the program and any associated staff when the grant funding ends. This could create a future funding obligation for local taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the district office. ‘Regarding Item 14, will district funds be used to pay Collegiate Edu-Nation? What is the total cost, and is there any obligation for the district to continue this partnership after the Moody Grant funds are exhausted?’
💰 Impact: Potential future funding cliff when grant ends.
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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 Certifies Compliance with Parental Rights Law
The board is certifying compliance with a new state law (SB 12) that reinforces parental rights and regulates Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in schools. This is a positive step towards accountability, but it’s important for parents to ensure this certification translates into actual practice in the classroom.
How to Secure It
Monitor: This is a positive development. Parents should verify that the district’s policies and curriculum now fully align with the new state law protecting their rights.
✅ Why It Matters: None
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