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📍 Drive to SNYDER ISD Office   📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming SNYDER ISD agenda. There are 2 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)
Voting on a Budget Taxpayers Haven’t Seen
📅 August 27, 2026
The board is scheduled to approve the entire 2026-2027 annual budget, but the budget document itself has not been attached to the public agenda. This prevents taxpayers from reviewing spending priorities, potential consultant contracts, or new staff positions before the final vote, effectively asking for a blank check.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Snyder ISD administration before Thursday’s meeting. ‘Before the board votes on Item 6.C, the full proposed 2026-2027 budget must be posted online for public review. Taxpayers deserve to see the details before you approve the spending.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed spending priorities, potential for hidden tax increases or wasteful projects.
⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7)
Setting the Stage for a Property Tax Hike
📅 August 27, 2026
The board is holding a discussion on the 2026-2027 property tax rate. This is often the first step toward adopting a rate that exceeds the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, which would increase the total tax burden on homeowners and businesses, even if the rate itself stays the same or slightly decreases due to rising property values.
Response

GET ON THE RECORD: Attend the meeting and speak during the Open Forum. Ask the board: ‘Will you commit to adopting the no-new-revenue tax rate? If not, please state for the record the specific rate you are considering and how much more in total taxes it will collect from Snyder ISD property owners compared to last year.’

💰 Impact: A higher property tax bill for every homeowner in the district.
District Info
Address 2901 37TH ST, SNYDER, TX 79549
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