I read on another forum that the ISD taxes we pay are the highest legally allowable in Texas, however the current board has set a goal of getting the law changed in order to be able to raise them further. Is this truly the case, please tell me that person was incorrect.
AISD's taxes are the highest legally allowed.
Why? Because Ken Paxton, Florence Shapiro, Rick Perry and a host of other Republicans cut the amount of money for public education. Balancing the State budget on students and teachers. The district made cuts and the asked the voters for the increase. It was voter approved.
Did AISD reduce their budget? Yes. Could they have decided to not ask the voters for a tax increase? Yes. But it would have been a horrible experience for my kids.
I don't want my girls in crowded classrooms. My middle child already has 23 in her elementary class. Finding electives that are relevant at the HS level is near impossible because they classes are already full.
If you don't like the school tax rate, start complaining to those running for State Rep or State Senate. They ultimately control the purse strings.
Don't think the new candidates will solve your problem. Zafari can't make a decision. Look at her Facebook
www.facebook.com/RonaZafariForAllenSch ools campaign page. She refers everyone to the Allen American article where she supports the new elementary school. But in response to a post, she indicated she is against the school because she wants to reduce the debt.
She can't have it both ways. Either she doesn't think we are smart enough to realize she is taking both sides of the issue or she doesn't have an idea what she could be doing. Either way is dangerous.
