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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for CHANNELVIEW ISD and found 7 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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District to Present Draft State Legislative Priorities
The board will be presented with draft legislative priorities for the 90th Texas Legislature. This presentation will reveal the district’s official stance and lobbying goals on key education policy issues that will be debated at the state level.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Item 11.E is a presentation of draft legislative priorities. Retrieve the presentation materials from the district to identify the district’s stance on state-level education policy before they are finalized.
Policy Lever: State Legislative Agenda
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Board to Consider Ordinance Setting 2026 Tax Rate
The board will review and consider an ordinance to levy the district’s property tax rate for 2026. This is a final action that directly impacts taxpayers in the district.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the ordinance from Item 17 to determine the proposed 2026 tax rate and its fiscal impact on residents. This is a key local economic data point.
Policy Lever: Property Tax Levy
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Adoption of Targeted and Local Improvement Plans
The board will vote to adopt ‘Targeted and Local Improvement Plans.’ These plans often contain specific academic and non-academic strategies that can be a vehicle for implementing contested frameworks like DEI or SEL under the guise of equity or closing achievement gaps.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the ‘Targeted and Local Improvement Plans’ referenced in Item 22 before the vote to analyze them for DEI, SEL, or other ideologically-driven frameworks.
Policy Lever: Curriculum and Instruction Policy
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Board to Consider Approval of Budget Amendment #1
The board will vote on the first amendment to the current budget. Budget amendments can reallocate funds to or from programs of interest, including those related to DEI, SEL, or new administrative positions.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the full text and supporting documents for ‘Budget Amendment #1’ under Item 20 to analyze changes in spending priorities.
Policy Lever: Discretionary Spending
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Closed Session on Social Media Addiction Litigation
The board will meet in closed session with its attorney to discuss ‘MDL Litigation: In re Social Media Adolescent Addiction.’ This indicates the district is either participating in or considering joining multi-district litigation against social media companies for harms to students.
Policy Use
WATCH: Monitor public records and future agendas for any open session votes or announcements related to Item 12.B, concerning litigation against social media companies.
Policy Lever: Legal Action
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Report on Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit
The board will receive a report on a districtwide intruder detection audit. This report will provide findings on the district’s security posture and ability to detect unauthorized individuals on campus.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Request the ‘Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit’ report presented under Item 14.B to analyze the district’s security vulnerabilities and recommendations for the state policy team.
Policy Lever: School Security Standards
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Presentation from Drug and Alcohol Council
The board will receive a presentation from the Bay Area Council on Drug and Alcohol (BACODA). This could precede proposals for new student counseling, surveys, or health services that may require parental notification and consent.
Policy Use
WATCH: Monitor Item 11.C. If the BACODA presentation leads to proposals for student services, surveys, or screenings, flag for parental notification and consent implications.
Policy Lever: Student Health Services
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