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America First Policy Institute
Local Policy Brief
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| 📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026 to Calendar |
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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS – SOUTH TEXAS and found 5 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Board to Vote on First Quarter Budget Amendments
The board will review and approve the first quarter budget amendments for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The agenda does not specify the nature or purpose of these amendments, which could fund new programs or positions with policy implications.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the proposed budget amendments for Item VI.A before the vote to identify any spending on consultants, training, or programs related to DEI, SEL, or other ideological frameworks.
Policy Lever: Undisclosed
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Approval of Local Campus Improvement Plans
The board will vote to approve Local Improvement Plans for several campuses, including Harmony Science Academy–Brownsville. These plans dictate academic strategies and could introduce contested pedagogical frameworks like SEL or DEI.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the Local Improvement Plan for the Harmony Science Academy–Brownsville campus under Item VII.A to analyze its content for curriculum changes or the adoption of SEL/DEI frameworks.
Policy Lever: Curriculum/Standards Changes
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Board to Approve State-Mandated Improvement Plans
The board will hold a hearing and vote on Targeted Improvement Plans for two campuses, as required by state law for underperforming schools. While state-mandated, the specific interventions and curriculum changes proposed in these plans are locally determined and could incorporate contested frameworks.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the Targeted Improvement Plans for the campuses listed in Items VIII and IX to analyze the proposed interventions for ideological content before the vote.
Policy Lever: State-Mandated Curriculum Changes
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✅ Models to Replicate
Local actions worth capturing as model policy.
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District Seeks State Approval for Major Expansion
The board will vote on a resolution to ask the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for a significant expansion, including new campuses, new sites, and an increased maximum enrollment cap across six of its charter districts. This action directly advances school choice by increasing charter school availability statewide.
How to Capture It
CAPTURE THE MODEL: Retrieve the resolution from Item XI.A. This is a significant pro-school choice action. Document the request and track its progress with TEA to use as a case study for charter expansion.
✅ Why It Matters: School Choice Expansion
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District to Seek State Approval for Virtual School
The board will vote on a resolution to authorize the Superintendent to apply to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for a virtual school under Texas Education Code Chapter 30B. This action represents an expansion of school choice options within the charter network.
How to Capture It
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the resolution from Item IV.D to capture the model language for virtual school applications. Document this as a pro-school choice action for state-level testimony.
✅ Why It Matters: School Choice Expansion
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District Leadership
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