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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming ROCKDALE ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Vote on 2026 Property Tax Roll
The board will vote on a resolution to adopt the 2026 property tax roll. The agenda does not disclose the proposed tax rate or how it compares to the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, which would mean a tax increase for homeowners even if the rate itself is unchanged.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Rockdale ISD board before the meeting. Ask: ‘What is the proposed tax rate in Item VIII.B, and how does it compare to the no-new-revenue rate? Taxpayers deserve to know the financial impact before you vote.’
💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Increase
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Library Book List Hidden on Consent Agenda
The district is approving a new list of school library books by placing it on the consent agenda, which bundles items for a single vote with no public discussion. This process bypasses parental review of potentially controversial or age-inappropriate materials being purchased with taxpayer money.
Response
PULL THE ITEM: Contact the Rockdale ISD board. ‘Item VII.C, the school library book list, must be pulled from the consent agenda. Please make the full list of proposed books public and allow for discussion before any vote.’
💰 Impact: Bypassing Parental Review
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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School ‘Improvement Plan’ on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve the Junior High’s ‘Local Improvement Plan’ without discussion as part of the consent agenda. These plans can be used to introduce new programs like Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or student data collection initiatives without public scrutiny.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Rockdale ISD board. ‘I request that Item VII.B, the Junior High Improvement Plan, be pulled from the consent agenda for a separate discussion and a recorded vote. The public deserves to know what is in this plan before it is approved.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Curriculum Changes
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