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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming RAMIREZ CSD agenda. There are 2 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Undisclosed Payout for Superintendent Resignation
The board is voting on a “Settlement Agreement and Release” to secure the resignation of the Superintendent and two other district employees. These agreements often involve significant taxpayer-funded payouts, sometimes called “golden parachutes,” to avoid lawsuits or public disputes. The agenda gives no details on the cost of this settlement, hiding the price tag from the public before the vote.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board before the meeting: ‘Regarding Item X.B, the public has a right to know the full cost of the settlement agreement for the superintendent and two other employees *before* you vote. How much taxpayer money is being spent in this agreement? We demand transparency and a roll-call vote.’
💰 Impact: The undisclosed cost of the settlement agreement.
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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Tax Rate Vote with No Details Published
The board is holding a public hearing and then voting on the 2026 tax rate. However, the agenda does not state the proposed rate or how it compares to the “no-new-revenue” rate—the rate that would bring in the same amount of money as last year. This lack of transparency prevents taxpayers from knowing if their tax bills are set to increase due to a higher rate, higher property values, or both.
Response
SHOW UP & SPEAK UP: Attend the Public Hearing on the budget and tax rate. Email the Board: ‘Before you vote on Item VI.C, please state the proposed tax rate, the no-new-revenue rate, and the voter-approval rate. Explain to taxpayers exactly how much our collective tax levy is increasing.’
💰 Impact: A potential property tax increase hidden by a lack of pre-meeting data.
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