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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming KOUNTZE 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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Vote on Property Tax Rate with No Details Provided
The school board is scheduled to hold its final vote on the 2026-2027 property tax rate, which will directly impact every homeowner’s tax bill. The agenda provides no information on the proposed rate or how it compares to the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate. This lack of transparency prevents taxpayers from knowing if they are facing a tax hike before the board votes.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: This is the most important vote of the year for your wallet. Show up and demand the board adopt the No-New-Revenue tax rate. Contact the Kountze ISD administration office and demand the proposed rate comparison be published online immediately.
💰 Impact: A potential property tax increase passed without prior public disclosure of the proposed rate.
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Final Vote on New Budget with No Public Document
The board is holding a final vote to approve the entire 2026-2027 district budget. However, the proposed budget document, detailing how millions in taxpayer dollars will be spent, is not attached to the public agenda. This prevents any meaningful public review or comment on spending priorities before the final vote.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Kountze ISD administration office. Insist that the vote on the budget be postponed until the full proposed budget document has been posted on the district’s website for public review.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed spending priorities and potential for waste in a multi-million dollar budget.
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Last-Minute Spending Changes to Prior Year’s Budget
The board is voting on ‘Budget Amendment #9’ for the 2025-2026 school year, which is about to end. This is the ninth amendment to the budget, suggesting frequent changes. Without the details of the amendment attached, taxpayers cannot see what last-minute spending adjustments are being made or if funds are being shifted to unapproved projects.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Kountze ISD administration office and ask for a copy of Budget Amendment #9 to be posted online before the meeting. Taxpayers deserve to see all spending, even in final ‘true-up’ amendments.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed last-minute spending or fund transfers.
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