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📍 Drive to MALAKOFF ISD Office   📅 Monday, November 16, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming MALAKOFF ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
ALERT (LEVEL 8)
Board to Vote on Final Property Tax Rate
📅 November 16, 2026
The Board will vote on a resolution to set the final property tax rate for the year. This vote follows the November 3rd Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) and will determine the size of the property tax bills sent to homeowners and businesses.
Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Malakoff ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘Regarding the ‘Resolution to Adopt Tax Rate,’ I demand a roll-call vote so taxpayers can see where each trustee stands on our property tax burden.’

💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Board May Reduce Oversight on Spending
📅 November 16, 2026
The board is considering a proposal to allow staff to approve electronic payments under $50,000 ‘in house’ without specific board approval for each transaction. While this could be for efficiency, it could also reduce public oversight on significant spending amounts over time.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Malakoff ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘Regarding the item to release ACH files in-house, what new controls will be in place to ensure public transparency and prevent abuse of this new authority?’

💰 Impact: Reduced Spending Transparency
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