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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming SANFORD-FRITCH 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 on New Property Tax Rate
The board is scheduled to vote on the property tax rate for the 2026-2027 year. The agenda provides no information on the proposed rate or how it compares to the ‘no-new-revenue rate’—the rate that would bring in the same amount of money from the same properties as last year. Any rate above this is a tax increase, regardless of whether the rate itself is lower than last year’s, due to rising property values.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: This is the most important vote of the year for your wallet. Attend the meeting on August 26th and demand the board state clearly whether the proposed tax rate is above the no-new-revenue rate. A vote for a rate higher than the no-new-revenue rate is a vote to raise your taxes.
💰 Impact: Potential property tax increase.
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Adopting New Budget With No Public Documents
The board is voting to approve the entire budget for the next fiscal year, which dictates all district spending. However, the official agenda does not include a link to the proposed budget document for public review. This prevents taxpayers from seeing how their money is being allocated before the final vote is taken.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Sanford-Fritch ISD administration office and demand the proposed 2026-2027 budget be posted online immediately. Taxpayers have a right to review the spending plan before the board votes to approve it.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed spending priorities.
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Unexplained Last-Minute Budget Changes
The board is voting on an amendment to the current year’s budget just as the fiscal year is ending. The agenda provides no explanation or documentation for what money is being moved or why. This lack of detail makes it impossible for the public to know if the district is covering a shortfall or shifting funds for non-essential purposes.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Sanford-Fritch ISD administration office and ask for the documentation for the proposed 2025-2026 budget amendment. Ask: ‘Which accounts are being changed, by how much, and for what reason?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed fund transfers.
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