America First Policy Institute
Local Policy Brief
📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026 to Calendar
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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for KELLER ISD and found 3 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
WATCH (LEVEL 6)
Board Previously Formed a Legislative Committee
📅 September 24, 2026
Minutes from the August 27, 2026 meeting, approved under the consent agenda, show the board voted 5-0 to form a Board Legislative Committee. This creates a formal body for the district to engage with and take positions on state and federal legislation.
Policy Use

WATCH: The minutes under Consent Agenda Item 9.A confirm the board created a Legislative Committee on August 27. Add Keller ISD to the legislative tracking list and monitor this new committee’s future agendas and recommendations for resolutions or lobbying on state bills.

Policy Lever: Legislative Advocacy
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
Board to Adopt 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate
📅 September 24, 2026
The board will vote to adopt the property tax rate for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The proposed total rate of $1.0852 per $100 valuation represents no change from the previous year’s rate.
Policy Use

TRACK AND DOCUMENT: The board is scheduled to approve the tax rate in Item 10.C. Note for the state fiscal tracker that the district is holding its total tax rate flat year-over-year at $1.0852.

Policy Lever: Local Property Tax Levy
✅ Models to Replicate
Local actions worth capturing as model policy.
Model Policy (LEVEL 10)
District Certifies Compliance with State Anti-DEI Law
📅 September 24, 2026
The board is voting on a resolution to certify compliance with Texas Education Code §39.008, which implements the state’s prohibition on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities. The district has provided detailed documentation of local policy revisions (BJCF, BT, CJ, DF, etc.) made to align with the state law, affecting employee duties, contractor requirements, and classroom instruction.
How to Capture It

CAPTURE THE MODEL: Item 10.B provides a complete package for implementing the state’s anti-DEI law. Download all attachments, especially the list of revised local policy codes in ‘TEC39008_Certification_KellerISD’, and add to the Texas model policy file for state affairs to share with other districts.

✅ Why It Matters: State Anti-DEI Law Compliance
District Leadership
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