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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 DUNCANVILLE ISD and found 2 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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District Seeks Waiver from Pre-K Partnership Funding Mandate
The board will vote on seeking a waiver from a state law (HB 2) that requires at least 85% of state funds for Pre-K partnerships to be passed through to the private provider. The district, which partners with Head Start, argues that its in-kind contributions of classroom space and teachers justify retaining a larger portion of the funds. This action seeks to circumvent a state requirement designed to ensure private partners in public-private educational models are adequately funded.
Policy Use
BRIEF STATE AFFAIRS: Item 8.E seeks a waiver from the HB 2 Pre-K partnership pass-through funding requirement. This is a local attempt to retain state funds intended for a private partner, potentially undermining the public-private partnership model. The state team should track this waiver request at TEA and consider it as an example of local resistance to implementation.
Policy Lever: State Funding Mandate
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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Board to Approve $1.6M in Bond-Funded Contracts
The consent agenda includes two large contracts funded by the 2023 bond program for board approval. The items are a $929,200 contract for WRA Architects and a $690,000 work authorization for bond manager Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam (LAN). These represent significant spending on professional services for capital projects.
Policy Use
WATCH: Items 8.J and 8.K approve over $1.6M in bond-funded professional services contracts. Monitor for fiscal prudence and adherence to bond promises.
Policy Lever: $1.6M Bond Funds
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District Leadership
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710 S CEDAR RIDGE DR, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75137 |
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