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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming KERMIT ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Final Vote on Property Tax Rate
The board is scheduled to vote on and adopt the property tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year. The agenda provides no information on the proposed rate, how it compares to the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate (the rate that would bring in the same amount of money as last year), or the impact on the average homeowner’s tax bill. This is the most significant vote of the year for taxpayers, and it is being presented without the essential details needed for public oversight.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: This is the most important vote of the year for your property tax bill. Attend the meeting and sign up to speak. Demand the board publicly state the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate and the proposed rate before the vote. Ask them to state for the record the dollar and percentage increase in the total tax levy. Contact the board to demand they adopt the no-new-revenue rate.
💰 Impact: A potential property tax increase passed without clear public disclosure of the financial impact.
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| 🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9) |
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Final Budget Vote with No Public Documents
The board is set to adopt the official budget for the entire school year, dictating how millions in taxpayer dollars will be spent. However, the proposed budget document is not attached to the public agenda, making it impossible for taxpayers to review the spending plan before the final vote. This prevents any meaningful public scrutiny of district spending priorities.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Before the meeting, contact the district and demand the proposed 2026-2027 budget be posted online for public review. A vote on a secret budget is an insult to taxpayers. Ask the board to postpone the vote until the public has had adequate time to review the full document.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed spending priorities, potential for wasteful programs, and a lack of accountability.
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Undisclosed Settlement with Construction Firm
The board is voting to approve a settlement with its former construction manager, Gallagher Construction Company, over ‘disputed invoices.’ The agenda provides no details on the settlement amount or the reason for the dispute. Taxpayers are being asked to approve a financial settlement without knowing how much money is involved or what went wrong with the original contract.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the board before the meeting. Ask: ‘What is the total dollar amount of the settlement with Gallagher Construction? Why were the invoices disputed? The public deserves to know the full cost and reason for this settlement before you vote.’
💰 Impact: The undisclosed settlement amount paid to resolve disputed invoices.
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