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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for GARLAND ISD and found 4 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Purchase of Instructional Software and Services
The board will consider approving a contract for the purchase of ‘Instructional Software, Licensing Subscription, Hardware, and Services.’ The specific software and vendor are not identified, creating a risk of adopting materials with embedded DEI, SEL, or other contested ideological content.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: For item IV.C.4.b, retrieve the contract details from the official agenda link to identify the vendor and software being purchased. This is a high priority for curriculum review.
Policy Lever: Instructional Materials Contract
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Approval of Undisclosed Budget Transfers and Amendments
The board will consider approving budget transfers and amendments to the General, Debt Service, and Student Nutrition funds for the 2026-2027 school year. The specific nature and purpose of these transfers are not detailed in the agenda, potentially funding or de-funding programs without a separate policy vote.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: For item IV.C.1, retrieve the attachment detailing the proposed budget transfers and amendments from the official agenda link to identify any spending related to DEI, SEL, or other contested programs before the vote.
Policy Lever: Budget Amendments
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New Master Agreement with Lamar University
The board will consider a ‘Master Experiential Learning Agreement’ with Lamar University. Such university partnerships can be a vector for introducing specific pedagogical frameworks into teacher training and student programs, but the agreement’s text is not provided.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: For item IV.C.2, retrieve the proposed Master Experiential Learning Agreement from the official agenda link. Review for terms related to DEI, SEL, ‘restorative practices,’ or other ideological frameworks in teacher or student programs.
Policy Lever: University Partnership
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New Teacher Residency Agreement with UT-Dallas
The board will consider a ‘Prep Residency Agreement’ with the University of Texas – Dallas. Teacher residency and pipeline programs are a key channel for shaping district pedagogy and can embed ideological frameworks; the agreement text is not available for review.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: For item IV.C.3, retrieve the proposed Prep Residency Agreement from the official agenda link. Analyze the agreement for requirements related to DEI, SEL, or other contested pedagogical theories for teacher candidates.
Policy Lever: Teacher Pipeline Program
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