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America First Policy Institute
Local Policy Brief
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| 📅 Monday, November 16, 2026 to Calendar |
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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for MELISSA ISD and found 4 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Policy Update on Interdistrict Student Transfers
The board will consider for final approval an update to local policy FDA(LOCAL), which governs interdistrict student transfers. The text of the proposed changes is not available in the agenda, making it unclear whether this action expands or restricts school choice options for families.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: The text for the update to policy FDA(LOCAL) on interdistrict transfers was not included. Direct a records request to the District Office to retrieve the policy text before the vote on this Consent Agenda item to determine if it expands or restricts school choice.
Policy Lever: School Choice
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Adoption of $63.3M Annual Property Tax Levy
The board will vote to formally adopt the 2026 tax roll, which levies a total of $63,331,365.98 in property taxes. This action is based on a total taxable property value of over $5.4 billion and finalizes a major component of the district’s revenue for the school year.
Policy Use
WATCH: The board is adopting the annual tax roll. Document the total levy amount ($63.3M) and taxable value ($5.4B) for state and local fiscal tracking.
Policy Lever: $63.3M Tax Levy
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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 Accepts State Grant for School Resource Officers
The board will vote to accept the ‘SROs-Safe Schools During High Growth’ grant (No. 4827803) from the Texas Governor’s Public Safety Office. This action secures state funding to support the presence of School Resource Officers in the district, enhancing campus security.
How to Capture It
CAPTURE THE MODEL: The district is accepting a state grant for SROs. Secure the final resolution and grant application details to use as a model for other Texas districts and for testimony on successful state-level school safety programs.
✅ Why It Matters: State Grant
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| Model Policy (LEVEL 7) |
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District Accepts State Grant for Police Body Cameras
The board will vote to accept the ‘Body Worn Cameras’ grant (No. 5460701) from the Texas Governor’s Public Safety Office. This grant provides state funding for body cameras for the district’s police officers, increasing accountability and evidence-gathering capabilities.
How to Capture It
CAPTURE THE MODEL: The district is using state funds for police body cameras. Add this resolution to the model policy file for school safety and law enforcement equipment grants.
✅ Why It Matters: State Grant
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District Leadership
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