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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming SNYDER ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Secret Negotiations for Corporate Tax Break
The board is meeting in a closed-door executive session to discuss “Economic Development Negotiations” with SB Energy. This is often the first step toward a major tax abatement deal that shifts the property tax burden from a large corporation onto local homeowners and small businesses.
Response
DEMAND A PUBLIC VOTE: Contact the Snyder ISD Board. ‘Regarding Item 7.D, any tax abatement or corporate welfare deal with SB Energy must be discussed and voted on in an open session, not behind closed doors. No secret deals with our tax dollars.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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District Taps Lobbying Group to Plan for New Bond
Snyder ISD is using the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) to guide its long-range facility planning, which is explicitly aimed at a potential May 2027 bond election. TASB is a taxpayer-funded lobbying group that consistently advocates for higher taxes and spending, creating a biased process that favors a large, expensive bond package.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Snyder ISD Board. ‘Regarding Item 6.A, why is the district paying TASB, a lobby group, to plan our facilities? Taxpayers demand an independent assessment, not one from an organization that profits from bigger government and higher taxes.’
💰 Impact: Future Bond Debt
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Grant-Funded School Overhaul Creates Future Tax Burden
The district is exploring a major overhaul of Snyder Junior High using grant-funded models like “ACE” and “ADSY” which extend the school day and year. When this temporary grant money runs out, taxpayers will be on the hook for the significantly higher permanent staffing and operational costs.
Response
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Contact the Snyder ISD Board. ‘Regarding Item 6.G, what is the plan to pay for the ACE/ADSY models after the grant funding ends? Taxpayers should not be committed to permanent programs with temporary money.’
💰 Impact: Future Unfunded Mandates
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Strategic Plan Includes SEL and Student Data Tracking
The district’s strategic plan update highlights programs like “Leader in Me” (a Social-Emotional Learning program) and data platforms like “Minga.” These programs can introduce divisive concepts into the classroom and collect sensitive non-academic data on students without clear parental oversight.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Snyder ISD Board. ‘Regarding Item 6.E, what is the total cost of the ‘Leader in Me’ and ‘Minga’ programs? Please provide the board with the full curriculum and data-sharing agreements for public review before renewing these contracts.’
💰 Impact: Politicized Classrooms
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