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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for ALIEF ISD and found 6 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Board to Approve Extensive List of New Library Materials
The board will approve a large acquisition of new library materials on the consent agenda, following a 30-day public review and recommendation from the School Library Advisory Council (SLAC). The attached list of proposed materials spans 42 pages. This action represents a significant addition to the district’s library collections approved with a single vote.
Policy Use
REVIEW LIST: Item 10.11 is a mass approval of library books. The list is in Attachment 30. State affairs should scan the title list for authors and topics related to gender ideology, critical race theory, and other contested subjects prior to the vote.
Policy Lever: Library Collection Content
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District to Approve After-School Program with SEL Component
The board will approve an interlocal agreement with Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) to provide after-school and summer programs at six schools. The agreement explicitly requires the programs to include activities that ‘promote social and emotional learning skills (SEL)’ and support literacy and numeracy. The district must provide a 50% match for the $180,000 in funding from HCDE.
Policy Use
DOCUMENT AND TRACK: Item 10.5 approves an agreement with HCDE mandating SEL in after-school programs. Capture the agreement text from Attachment 22 and add Alief ISD to the state tracker for SEL implementation.
Policy Lever: $180,000 Grant with 50% Match
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| PRIORITY (LEVEL 7) |
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Budget Amendments Fund Consulting on School Choice, Other Services
The board will approve budget amendments that include several notable expenditures from the General Fund. These include $255,000 for ‘Civic Solutions Group consulting services’ and $15,000 for ‘Alternative instruction and choice programs consulting.’ The purpose of the large Civic Solutions Group contract is not specified in the agenda.
Policy Use
REQUEST DETAILS: Item 10.7 funds consulting on ‘choice programs’ and a vague $255,000 contract with ‘Civic Solutions Group.’ Request the full contract and statement of work for both consulting agreements to identify the scope and deliverables.
Policy Lever: $270,000 in Consulting Fees
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District to Partner with City on Youth Health Program
The board will consider an MOU with the City of Houston Health Department to implement the ‘Choosing the Best (CTB) Youth Development and Healthy Decision-Making Program.’ The program covers goal setting, life skills, and relationship building, and the district will be responsible for parent consent procedures. The full curriculum and MOU text were not attached to the agenda.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Item 10.10 approves an MOU for a health curriculum from the City of Houston. Retrieve the referenced MOU and the ‘Choosing the Best’ curriculum materials to assess content on sex education, gender, and parental rights before the vote.
Policy Lever: External Health Curriculum
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Board to Approve District and Campus Improvement Plans
The board will vote to approve the District and Campus Improvement Plans, which set performance objectives for all five of the district’s strategic goals. These plans often serve as the primary vehicle for implementing district-wide initiatives, including those related to equity and student well-being. The full text of the plans was not included in the agenda packet.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Item 11.5 approves District and Campus Improvement Plans. These are high-value documents for identifying SEL/DEI implementation. Retrieve the full plans from the district’s agenda portal and analyze for relevant goals, metrics, and professional development requirements.
Policy Lever: District and Campus Policy
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Board to Discuss Intruder Detection Audit in Closed Session
The board will move to a closed executive session to discuss the findings of a districtwide intruder detection audit report. This action is permitted under Texas Government Code for security matters. This indicates the district is actively assessing its physical security posture.
Policy Use
WATCH: Item 12.5 indicates a review of security audits. Monitor future agendas for any public votes on security policy, SRO agreements, or technology contracts that may result from this closed-door discussion.
Policy Lever: School Security Policy
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