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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for DALLAS ISD and found 7 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Additional $750,000 Approved for ‘Social Justice Academy’
The board will vote on a $750,000 change order for the ‘John Lewis Social Justice Academy.’ This action allocates further bond funds to a school explicitly centered on a contested ideological framework.
Policy Use
DOCUMENT AND BRIEF: Item 26.F confirms continued bond funding for the ‘John Lewis Social Justice Academy.’ Add this district and school to the state tracker for ideologically-themed schools and use as an example of how bond funds are allocated.
Policy Lever: $750K Bond Funds
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Policy on Student Medical Treatment Up for Second Reading
The board will consider amending its policy on wellness and health services, specifically medical treatment for students. This is the second reading of the policy, which could alter parental notification or consent requirements for health services provided at school.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the referenced policy text for FFAC (LOCAL) from the official agenda link to determine changes to parental consent and notification for student medical treatment before the vote on Item 9.C.
Policy Lever: Parental Consent
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Board to Revise Student Crisis Intervention Policy
The board is conducting a second reading of its policy on student crisis intervention. Such policies can govern responses to mental health crises and may impact parental notification rights regarding counseling or other interventions.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Obtain the proposed text for policy FFB (LOCAL) under Item 9.D to analyze changes to parental notification requirements during student crisis interventions.
Policy Lever: Parental Notification
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Vote to Approve $8M for Library and Digital Resources
The board will vote to authorize up to $8 million over five years for a pool of vendors to supply library books, e-books, and digital resources districtwide. The selection of vendors determines the content available to students in school libraries.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the attachment for Item 15.A to identify the recommended vendors for the $8M library materials contract and cross-reference them against known providers of ideologically contested content.
Policy Lever: $8M Contract
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First Reading of ‘Special Programs’ Curriculum Policy
The board will hold a first-read discussion on amending its curriculum design policy for ‘Special Programs.’ The scope and content of these programs are undefined in the agenda, presenting an opportunity for the introduction of new ideological frameworks.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the draft policy EHB (LOCAL) from Item 9.E to identify the nature of ‘Special Programs’ and track this item for its second reading.
Policy Lever: Curriculum Content
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Approval of School Health Advisory Council Members
The board is set to approve the members of the 2026-2027 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC). The SHAC provides recommendations on health education curriculum and other health-related policies, making its composition a key factor in district health policy.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the appointee list for the SHAC under Item 15.D to analyze the affiliations of the proposed members.
Policy Lever: Health Policy Influence
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Board to Accept Over $595,000 in Grant Funds
The board will vote to accept $595,560.90 in various grant funds. The sources, purposes, and any attached conditions for these grants are not specified in the agenda, which could include federal funds with policy strings attached.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the attachment for Item 22.A to identify the source and conditions for each grant being accepted.
Policy Lever: $595K Grant Funds
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