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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming WAELDER ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Tax Dollars to Fund Anti-Taxpayer Lobbying
The board will vote on renewing its membership with the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB is a powerful lobby group that uses your tax dollars to work against property tax relief, parental rights, and educational freedom in Austin.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Waelder ISD board. ‘Regarding Item 11, I demand a separate discussion and a roll-call vote on renewing the TASB membership. Stop sending our local tax dollars to Austin to lobby against taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Approve New Appraisal District HQ, Raise Your Taxes?
The board will vote on a resolution to let the Gonzales Central Appraisal District buy land and build a new headquarters. This project will increase the appraisal district’s costs, which are passed down to the school district and ultimately lead to higher property tax burdens for residents.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Waelder ISD board. ‘Regarding Item 6, what is the total cost of this new appraisal district building, and what will be Waelder ISD’s share of that cost? Taxpayers deserve to know the price tag before you approve this resolution.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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Vague ‘Improvement Plans’ Up for Vote
The board is voting to approve the district’s ‘Targeted Improvement Plan’ and ‘District Improvement Plan.’ These key documents are not included in the agenda, so parents and taxpayers cannot see what new programs, curricula, or spending they contain before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the Waelder ISD administration and demand they publish the full text of the ‘Targeted Improvement Plan’ and ‘District Improvement Plan’ online before the vote on Item 8. Taxpayers should not be asked to approve a blank check.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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Grant Money with ‘More School Days’ String Attached
The board is discussing a ‘LASO 5 grant’ that is tied to adding more days to the school calendar. While grant money may cover the initial costs, taxpayers could be on the hook to permanently fund a longer school year after the grant runs out.
Response
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Contact the Waelder ISD board before the meeting. ‘Regarding the LASO 5 grant discussion in Item 12, what are the permanent obligations? Will local taxpayers have to fund these additional school days forever once the grant money is gone?’
💰 Impact: Future Unfunded Mandate
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