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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming LEVELLAND ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
| 🚨 Alert (LEVEL 8) |
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Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
| 📅 Discussion Scheduled July 22, 2026 |
Under Item 9.B.1, the Superintendent is reporting on plans to send district staff to the TASA/TASB txEDCON Convention. The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) are two of the most powerful lobbying organizations in Austin. They consistently use public funds to lobby against property tax relief, spending transparency, and parental empowerment initiatives like school choice. Paying for staff to attend this convention amounts to a taxpayer-funded subsidy for their political activities.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Levelland ISD board. ‘Regarding Item 9.B.1, what is the total estimated cost for district staff to attend the TASA/TASB convention, including registration, travel, and lodging? Taxpayers should not be funding organizations that lobby against their own financial interests.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed travel and registration fees.
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 6) |
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Upcoming Tax Rate and Budget Hearing
| 📅 Vote Scheduled July 22, 2026 |
The board is voting under Item 8 to set the official date, time, and location for the public hearing on the upcoming budget and property tax rate. This hearing is the single most important meeting of the year for taxpayers, as it is their primary opportunity to speak directly to the board before their new property tax bills are set in stone. The decisions made at that future meeting will directly impact every homeowner and business in the district.
Response
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Email the Levelland ISD board. ‘Regarding Item 8, please schedule the tax rate hearing at a time convenient for working families to attend. We expect you to provide real tax relief by adopting the No-New-Revenue Rate.’ Taxpayers should watch for the announcement of this date and plan to attend.
💰 Impact: Potential property tax levy increase in the next budget.
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| Monitoring (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Consulting Contract
| 📅 Vote Scheduled July 22, 2026 |
Item 7 on the agenda is vaguely titled ‘Consider Consulting Agreement,’ with no description of the service, cost, or purpose. This lack of transparency prevents the public from understanding what is being voted on. The attached documents indicate the contract is with Armko Industries for services related to a hailstorm damage claim. While this may be a legitimate operational expense, all contracts, especially for ‘consulting,’ should be clearly and accurately described on the public agenda so taxpayers can follow the money.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Levelland ISD board. ‘Regarding Item 7, the agenda title is opaque. Please explain the full scope of the Armko Industries contract, its fee structure, and the total expected cost before the vote. Taxpayers expect clear descriptions for all spending items.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed consultant fees.
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