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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for EDUCATION CENTER INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY and found 5 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Approval of District and Campus Improvement Plans
The board will approve the Local, District, and Campus Improvement Plans for submission to the Texas Education Agency (TEA). These plans are key governing documents that outline strategic priorities and may contain details on curriculum, staff training, and student programs related to DEI or SEL.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Items E.f and E.g are for approval of key strategic plans. Request the full text of the ‘Local Improvement Plan 2026-2027’ and the ‘District/Campus Improvement Plan (CIP) 2026-2027’ to analyze for elements related to DEI, SEL, or other ideological frameworks.
Policy Lever: State Accountability Plan
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Approval of Special Education Pilot Program
The board will vote via consent agenda to approve ‘SpEasy’, a pilot program for special education (SPED). The nature of the program and the vendor are unknown, but pilot programs often lead to district-wide adoption and can involve significant contracts or changes to instructional delivery.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Item E.b is for a new pilot program. Request the proposal or contract for ‘SpEasy’ to identify the vendor, cost, and program details before the vote.
Policy Lever: Vendor Contract
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Report on Mental Health & Wellness Program
The Superintendent will report on the ‘TSSC Mental Health & Wellness’ program. Such programs can be vehicles for implementing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) or other ideological frameworks under the guise of student support.
Policy Use
WATCH: Monitor discussion on item D.d.1. If this is a new or expanded program, request materials to determine if it incorporates SEL or other contested frameworks.
Policy Lever: Student Support Services
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Submission of Federal Program Compliance Reports
The board is approving the submission of compliance reports for federal Title I and Title III programs. This action demonstrates the district’s participation in and acceptance of conditions attached to major federal funding streams for disadvantaged students and English language learners.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: Note the district’s compliance with federal Title I and Title III grant conditions under item E.e. These reports can be requested to understand how federal funds are being used locally.
Policy Lever: Federal Grant Conditions
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Report on Intruder Detection Audit
The board will review the results of an intruder detection audit conducted on September 11, 2026. While this is a report on a past event, the findings could inform future security policy changes, including those related to school resource officers or campus access.
Policy Use
WATCH: Monitor item D.c.4 for discussion of audit findings that may lead to future policy changes in school security or law enforcement cooperation.
Policy Lever: School Security Policy
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