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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS – NORTH TEXAS and found 4 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Policy Text Not Available – Targeted Improvement Plans
The board will vote to approve ‘Targeted Improvement Plans’ for two campuses, as required by state law (Education Code 39A.057) for underperforming schools. These state-mandated plans can introduce significant changes to curriculum and professional development, potentially including SEL or DEI-aligned programs.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Request the ‘Targeted Improvement Plans’ for the campuses listed under Item IX.A from the district immediately. These plans are required by state law and are a key vector for implementing state-driven pedagogical changes.
Policy Lever: State Accountability Mandates
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Policy Text Not Available – Campus Improvement Plans
The board will approve ‘Local Improvement Plans’ for seven specific campuses. These plans often contain changes to curriculum, instruction, and school culture, and can be a vehicle for implementing DEI, SEL, or other contested frameworks in response to state accountability measures.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Request the ‘Local Improvement Plans’ for all campuses listed under Item VII.A from the district before the vote to identify any curriculum, training, or discipline policy changes.
Policy Lever: State Accountability Mandates
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✅ Models to Replicate
Local actions worth capturing as model policy.
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Charter Network Seeks Major Statewide Expansion
The board will vote on a resolution to ask the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for a major expansion, including new campuses, new sites, and increased enrollment caps across six of its charter districts. This action represents a significant effort to expand school choice availability across Texas.
How to Capture It
CAPTURE THE MODEL: Request the resolution text for Item XI.A. Document this large-scale expansion request as a case study for charter growth strategy and for testimony on the demand for school choice in Texas.
✅ Why It Matters: State Charter Law
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District Seeks to Launch New Virtual School
The board will vote on a resolution to authorize the Superintendent to apply to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for a new virtual school under state law. This action represents an expansion of school choice options within the charter system, aligning with policies that support diverse educational models.
How to Capture It
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Request the resolution text for Consent Agenda Item IV.D. If approved, capture the application as a model for other charter systems seeking to expand virtual options under Texas law.
✅ Why It Matters: State School Choice Law
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