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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming PETTUS 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 Scheduled on Property Tax Rate and Budget
The school board is holding its public hearing and final vote on the 2026-2027 budget and property tax rate. This is the single most important meeting of the year for taxpayers, as it determines the size of their school property tax bill. The agenda does not state the proposed rate or compare it to the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, which is the rate that would raise the same amount of money as the previous year. Any rate above this is a tax increase on homeowners, regardless of whether the rate itself goes down.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Attend the Public Hearing at 6:00 PM to make your voice heard. Before the meeting, contact the Pettus ISD administration office and ask for the official calculation of the ‘no-new-revenue rate.’ Urge the board to adopt this rate to prevent a tax hike on your family.
💰 Impact: A potential property tax increase if the board adopts a rate higher than the no-new-revenue rate.
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Secret Changes to Student Code of Conduct
The board is voting on an amendment to the Student Code of Conduct, but the text of the proposed changes has not been made public with the agenda. This prevents parents from reviewing potential new rules affecting discipline, student rights, or other policies before they are approved. Policy changes should be made in the open, not behind closed doors.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Pettus ISD administration office and demand that the proposed amendment to the Student Code of Conduct (Item 4.D) be posted online for public review immediately. The board should not vote on a document that parents haven’t been allowed to see.
💰 Impact: Policy changes made without public input or review.
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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School Board Election Cancelled
The board is formally cancelling the upcoming election because all candidates are running unopposed. While cancelling an uncontested election is legal in Texas and saves money, it is also a red flag for civic health. When incumbents don’t face challengers, accountability to the taxpayers can decrease over time.
Response
Monitor: This is a sign of low civic engagement. Taxpayers should consider running for school board in the next election cycle to ensure the community has a choice and that the board remains accountable to the public.
💰 Impact: Reduced voter choice and long-term accountability.
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