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America First Policy Institute
Local Policy Brief
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| 📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026 to Calendar |
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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD and found 5 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
| PRIORITY (LEVEL 7) |
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Library Book Approval on Consent Agenda
The board is scheduled to approve new library books via the consent agenda, a procedure that bundles items for a single vote without individual discussion. This action touches directly on parental rights and curriculum transparency, as the book list is not provided for public review in the agenda.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the list of library books under item 5.D from the official agenda link to review for ideologically contested or age-inappropriate content before the vote.
Policy Lever: Curriculum Transparency
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| WATCH (LEVEL 6) |
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Undisclosed Budget Amendment on Consent Agenda
The board will vote on an amendment to the 2026-2027 General Fund budget as part of the consent agenda. The agenda provides no details on the purpose or amount of the amendment, obscuring a potentially significant reallocation of taxpayer funds.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the attachment for ‘General Fund 2026-2027 Budget Amendment #1’ under item 5.C.1 to identify the source and use of funds before the vote.
Policy Lever: Undisclosed
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Presentation of State-Mandated Intruder Detection Audit
The district’s Chief of Police will present the findings of a Texas Education Agency (TEA) Intruder Detection Audit. This audit evaluates the district’s security posture and response capabilities, providing a baseline for future safety policy and spending.
Policy Use
WATCH: Monitor the presentation under item 4.B for audit findings and recommended actions that may require future policy changes or budget allocations for school security.
Policy Lever: School Security Policy
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Report on Violent or Criminal Incidents
The board will accept the 2025-26 report on violent or criminal incidents. This report contains critical data for evaluating the effectiveness of the district’s student discipline and school safety policies.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the ‘Report on Violent or Criminal Incidents’ under item 5.E to analyze safety trends and inform model discipline policy.
Policy Lever: Discipline Policy Data
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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District to Present on Bilingual Program
The board will receive a presentation on the district’s Bilingual Program. This item offers insight into the district’s curriculum and instructional models for English language learners, a key area of academic standards and parental choice.
Policy Use
WATCH: Monitor the presentation under item 4.A for details on curriculum, parental opt-out provisions, and program goals. No action required this cycle.
Policy Lever: Curriculum Content
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District Leadership
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