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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming NEW DEAL 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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Property Tax Hike Proposed
The school board is holding a public meeting to discuss and vote on its new budget and tax rate. The proposed rate of $1.228524 is an increase over last year. Combined with rising property values, this will result in a 13.3% tax bill increase for the median homeowner, costing them an extra $43.61 this year. The district is increasing its revenue at the direct expense of local taxpayers.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: The board is holding a public meeting on the proposed tax increase on August 25th. Sign up to speak and ask the board to adopt the ‘no-new-revenue’ tax rate, which would prevent tax bills from rising on existing property. Contact the board and demand they stop the tax hike.
💰 Impact: 13.3% tax bill increase for the median homeowner
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Taxpayer-Funded Trip to Lobbyist Convention
The agenda lists the “txEDCON26” school board convention as an informational item. This event is hosted by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), an organization that uses taxpayer-funded dues and fees to lobby the state legislature, often against policies that would increase transparency, empower parents, or lower property taxes.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the New Deal ISD board. ‘Regarding Item 15.3, what is the total cost to taxpayers for trustees to attend the txEDCON26 convention? Does the board support the legislative agenda of TASB, which often lobbies against taxpayer interests?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed travel costs and implicit support for TASB’s lobbying agenda.
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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Board Acknowledges Parental Rights
The agenda includes an informational item for “Required Trustee Parental Rights Training and Parental Rights Handbook.” This indicates the board is receiving training specifically on the legal requirement to respect and uphold the rights of parents, a positive step toward accountability and transparency.
How to Secure It
Monitor: This is a positive development. Taxpayers should ensure this training is robust and that the board’s future actions align with respecting parental rights as required by state law.
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