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America First Policy Institute
Local Policy Brief
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| 📅 Monday, October 5, 2026 to Calendar |
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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for CASTLEBERRY ISD and found 5 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Policy Text Not Available – Pull Before Vote
The board is scheduled to approve a list of library books for purchase via the consent agenda. The specific titles are not included in the agenda, precluding parental or public review of potentially controversial materials prior to the vote.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: The book list for Consent Agenda item 14.B is not attached. Direct a records request to the District Office to retrieve the list of proposed library books before the vote.
Policy Lever: Parental Review
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Policy Text Not Available – Pull Before Vote
The board will approve the 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan (DIP) on the consent agenda. These plans often contain district-wide goals and strategies related to DEI, SEL, and other ideological frameworks, but the document itself is not provided for review.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: The District Improvement Plan for Consent Agenda item 14.F is a key policy document not attached to the agenda. Direct a records request to the District Office for the full text of the plan before the vote to analyze for ideological components.
Policy Lever: DEI/SEL Implementation
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Report on State-Mandated Intruder Detection Audit
The board will receive a report on the findings from the Texas Education Agency’s required intruder detection audit. The district’s planned response to any identified vulnerabilities is a key indicator of its security posture and compliance with state safety mandates.
Policy Use
WATCH: Item 12.A is a report on a state-mandated security audit. Monitor the district’s proposed corrective actions in response to the findings in future meetings.
Policy Lever: School Security Policy
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District to Request State Bilingual/ESL Program Waiver
The board will approve a request to the Texas Education Agency for an ESL waiver and bilingual exception. The justification for seeking an exception to state-mandated instructional programs is not provided, which could signal staffing shortages or a shift in program delivery.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Request the full waiver application for Consent Agenda item 14.G from the District Office to understand the district’s rationale for seeking an exception to state bilingual education requirements.
Policy Lever: State Program Compliance
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Presentation on District’s Virtual Learning Program
The board will receive a presentation on the district’s virtual learning options. This provides insight into the district’s approach to school choice and alternative learning environments, which could either expand or restrict options for families.
Policy Use
WATCH: Item 9.C is a presentation on virtual learning. Monitor for any proposed changes to program scope or enrollment policies. Re-evaluate when operative language appears.
Policy Lever: School Choice
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District Leadership
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