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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS – HOUSTON NORTH and found 5 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Policy Text Not Available – Pull Before Vote
The board will approve Local Improvement Plans for seven campuses, including two within the Houston North charter district. These plans, often required by the state for accountability, can include changes to curriculum, instruction, and professional development, but the documents are not provided.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Item VII involves Local Improvement Plans for multiple campuses. Retrieve the plan documents from the official agenda link to analyze for curriculum, training, or consultant changes that introduce DEI, SEL, or other contested frameworks.
Policy Lever: State Accountability Mandates
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Policy Text Not Available – Pull Before Vote
The board will approve Targeted Improvement Plans for two campuses in response to state accountability requirements under Education Code 39A.057. The content of these plans is not available, but they can mandate specific instructional strategies, curriculum changes, or professional development.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Item IX involves state-mandated Targeted Improvement Plans. Retrieve the plan documents from the official agenda link to analyze for curriculum, training, or consultant changes that introduce DEI, SEL, or other contested frameworks.
Policy Lever: State Accountability Mandates
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Policy Text Not Available – Pull Before Vote
The board will vote on first-quarter budget amendments for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The specific changes are not detailed in the agenda, but such amendments can reallocate funds to or from programs related to curriculum, training, or student services.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Item VI.A involves budget amendments. Retrieve the attachment detailing the amendments from the official agenda link to check for spending on consultants, training, or programs related to DEI or SEL before the vote.
Policy Lever: Undisclosed Budget Amendments
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✅ Models to Replicate
Local actions worth capturing as model policy.
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Charter Network Seeks State Approval for Major Expansion
The board will vote on a resolution to ask the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for a major charter expansion. The request includes adding new campuses and sites and increasing the maximum student enrollment for six of its charter districts, including Houston North.
How to Capture It
BRIEF STATE AFFAIRS & CAPTURE THE MODEL: Item XI.A is a resolution for a major charter school expansion across Texas. Obtain the resolution text and track the application’s progress with TEA. This is a prime example for testimony on charter growth and parental demand for school choice.
✅ Why It Matters: State Charter Expansion
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District to Apply for State Virtual School Program
The board will vote on a resolution authorizing the Superintendent to submit an application to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for a virtual school program under Texas Education Code Chapter 30B. This action represents an expansion of non-traditional public education options and school choice within the charter system.
How to Capture It
CAPTURE THE MODEL: Item IV.D shows the district expanding choice through a state virtual school program. Obtain the resolution text after the vote to add to the model policy file for charter school expansion in Texas.
✅ Why It Matters: State Virtual School Program
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