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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 BLUE RIDGE ISD and found 3 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Discussion of Local Policies on Admissions and Student Activities
The board will discuss local policies FD(LOCAL) and FM(LOCAL). Based on standard Texas policy codes, these likely relate to student admissions, which can impact open enrollment and school choice, and student activities.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Request the current text and any proposed revisions for policies FD(LOCAL) and FM(LOCAL) discussed under Item 9.A. Track for a future action item.
Policy Lever: School Choice Policy
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Presentation on Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant
The board will receive a special presentation on a JET Grant. These are state-level grants from the Texas Workforce Commission, typically for career and technical education (CTE) programs, which may come with state-level conditions or curriculum requirements.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Obtain the presentation materials for Item 5.A to determine the grant amount, purpose, and any attached conditions or curriculum requirements.
Policy Lever: State Grant Conditions
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Closed Session on Intruder Detection Audit Findings
The board will meet in closed session to discuss the findings of an intruder detection audit under the safety and security exception to the Open Meetings Act. This discussion could inform future security policy changes or expenditures.
Policy Use
WATCH: Monitor future agendas for any policy or budget actions resulting from the Item 2 closed session discussion on the intruder detection audit.
Policy Lever: School Security Policy
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District Leadership
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318 W SCHOOL ST, BLUE RIDGE, TX 75424 |
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