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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for GOOSE CREEK CISD and found 8 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Approval of $164k Curriculum Management Audit
The board will approve a $164,059 contract with the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) to conduct a comprehensive ‘Curriculum Management Audit’. The audit will provide an independent review of the district’s curriculum design, alignment, implementation, and assessment practices.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: Item 8.A.11 approves a $164,059 contract with TASA for a curriculum audit. Request the final signed contract and calendar a follow-up for the audit’s findings, as they will likely drive future curriculum policy.
Policy Lever: $164,059 Consultant Contract
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Purchase of TSIA2 Test Prep Curriculum
The board will approve a $211,625 purchase of Mastery Prep curriculum for the Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2). The purchase is funded by the state’s College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Outcomes Bonus, which rewards districts for postsecondary readiness performance.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: Item 8.A.3 approves a $211,625 curriculum purchase from Mastery Prep using state CCMR performance funds. Document this expenditure and add the district to the state tracker for CCMR bonus spending.
Policy Lever: $211,625 State CCMR Funds
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$140k Contract for Speech-Language Pathologist
The board will approve an estimated $140,000 contract with Next Level Speech Services to fill a vacant Speech-Language Pathologist position for the district’s deaf education program. The contract is for a remote, bilingual (ASL) SLP at a flat rate of $12,600 per month for 10 months.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: Item 8.A.13 approves a $140,000 contract for a remote speech pathologist. Document this use of contract services for a special education vacancy and add to the state tracker on district staffing challenges and contractor spending.
Policy Lever: $140,000 Contract Staffing
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Designation of Non-Business Days for Public Records
The board will designate 10 additional non-business days for 2027, as permitted by state law (HB 3033, 88th Legislature). This action extends the legal deadline for the district to respond to public information requests on those days, reducing transparency.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: Item 8.A.6 uses authority from HB 3033 to designate 10 non-business days, slowing public records responses. Add this district to the state tracker for implementation of this law.
Policy Lever: Public Records Access
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Discussion of District and Campus Improvement Plans
The board will discuss the annual District and Campus Improvement Plans, which are required by state law and include strategies for positive behavior interventions (PBIS) and trauma-informed care. These plans are distinct from the state-triggered plans for low-performing schools, indicating a district-wide implementation of these frameworks.
Policy Use
WATCH: Item 7.A.3 is a discussion on district-wide improvement plans which incorporate PBIS and trauma-informed care. Request the draft plans mentioned in the presentation and monitor the final approval scheduled for November 17, 2026.
Policy Lever: State Mandate Compliance
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Closed Session on Intruder Detection Audit Findings
The board will meet in closed session to discuss the findings of a districtwide intruder detection audit report, as permitted by Texas Government Code §551.076. This indicates a review of the district’s security measures and potential vulnerabilities.
Policy Use
WATCH: The board is discussing an intruder detection audit in closed session under item 8.C.2. Monitor future agendas for any public votes on security upgrades, policy changes, or contracts resulting from this audit.
Policy Lever: School Security
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Public Hearing on School Improvement Plans
The board is holding a required public hearing on the 2026-2027 Turnaround Plans and Targeted Improvement Plans for several low-performing campuses. These plans are required by state and federal accountability triggers and will be voted on November 17, 2026.
Policy Use
WATCH: Item 3 is a public hearing on state-mandated improvement plans for low-performing schools. Monitor the development of these plans and calendar the final vote on November 17, 2026, to see what specific interventions are adopted.
Policy Lever: State/Federal Accountability
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✅ Models to Replicate
Local actions worth capturing as model policy.
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Approval of Library Materials After Public Review
The board will approve new library materials following a 30-day public review period, as required by Texas Education Code §33.026. The district provided a public link to the proposed materials, demonstrating compliance with state curriculum transparency law.
How to Capture It
CAPTURE THE MODEL: Item 8.A.4 shows the district following the state-mandated 30-day public review for library materials. Capture the process described and the link provided as a model for state law compliance.
✅ Why It Matters: Curriculum Transparency Compliance
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