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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for EDGEWOOD ISD and found 5 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Board to Review District Improvement Plan
The board will discuss the 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan (DIP), a required document outlining district-wide strategic priorities. The DIP is a primary vehicle for implementing district-level initiatives, which can include DEI, SEL, or specific instructional frameworks.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Request the draft 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan under item 5.E. Analyze this key document for district-wide adoption of DEI, SEL, or related frameworks and metrics ahead of a formal vote.
Policy Lever: District-Wide Priorities
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District May Hire ‘SustainED Leaders’ for Academic Support
The board will discuss adopting ‘SustainED Leaders’ for ‘Literacy and Math Supports Services’ through a cooperative purchasing agreement. The vendor’s name and focus suggest it may be a consultant group that provides professional development and coaching rooted in DEI, equity, or culturally responsive teaching frameworks.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Request the proposed contract and scope of work for ‘SustainED Leaders’ under item 5.J. This type of vendor often embeds DEI principles into core academic instruction and teacher training.
Policy Lever: Consultant Contract
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District to Discuss Campus Improvement Plan Goals
The board will hold a discussion on the 2026-2027 Campus Improvement Plan (CIP) Goals and Performance Objectives. These plans are key documents where districts often embed goals related to Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), or other contested frameworks.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Request the draft 2026-2027 Campus Improvement Plans referenced in item 5.C. These plans often contain the operative language for DEI, SEL, or other ideologically-driven goals and objectives at the school level.
Policy Lever: Curriculum and Program Standards
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Discussion of First Budget Amendment for 2026-2027
The board will discuss Budget Amendment #1 for the current school year. The substance of the amendment is not specified, but such actions can be used to fund new programs, hire consultants, or reallocate funds for initiatives related to DEI or SEL.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Request the proposed Budget Amendment #1 under item 5.F to identify any new or reallocated spending for consultants, training, or programs related to ideological frameworks.
Policy Lever: Undisclosed
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District Considers Adopting ‘Learning.com’ Software
The board will discuss adopting software from The Learning Internet, Inc (Learning.com) for ‘Software, Subscriptions, and Web-Based Applications’. While focused on digital literacy, this vendor’s products often include ‘digital citizenship’ modules which can be a vector for SEL or other ideological content.
Policy Use
INVESTIGATE VENDOR: For item 5.I, research the specific Learning.com modules the district plans to use, particularly any ‘digital citizenship’ components, to screen for embedded SEL or ideological content.
Policy Lever: Curriculum Software Contract
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