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America First Policy Institute
Local Policy Brief
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| 📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 to Calendar |
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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for GARLAND ISD and found 2 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
| PRIORITY (LEVEL 7) |
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District Implements $1.28 Billion Bond Program
The board is receiving updates on its $1.28 billion Bond 2023 program, which funds extensive facility, technology, and infrastructure projects. A specific action item (V.B.3) seeks approval for a $21.4 million guaranteed maximum price for a career and technical center addition, representing a significant step in the bond’s implementation and the district’s long-term debt.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: Document the total bond amount ($1.28B) and the specific approval of the $21.4M GMP for the Gilbreath-Reed CTC Addition under item V.B.3. This adds to the state-level picture of school district debt and capital spending.
Policy Lever: $1.28 Billion Bond
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✅ Models to Replicate
Local actions worth capturing as model policy.
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| Model Policy (LEVEL 8) |
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District Implements School Hardening Measures Through Bond Program
The district’s $1.28 billion bond program includes extensive funding for physical security upgrades across dozens of campuses. Projects detailed in the bond update include security fencing, security camera refreshes, access control systems, and structural enhancements to facilitate lockdowns.
How to Capture It
CAPTURE THE MODEL: The Bond 2023 Program Summary Update (Item IV.A) details a comprehensive school hardening plan. Capture the list of security projects (fencing, cameras, access control, lockdown enhancements) as a model for other districts seeking to use bond funds for public safety.
✅ Why It Matters: School Hardening
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District Leadership
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501 S JUPITER, GARLAND, TX 75042 |
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