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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 KELLER ISD and found 3 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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District to Designate ‘Nonbusiness Days’ to Slow Records Requests
The board is previewing a calendar to designate 10 specific days in 2027 as ‘nonbusiness days’ for Public Information Act purposes, as permitted by state law HB3033. This action will delay the district’s legal deadlines for responding to public records requests from parents and citizens.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: Item 14.B is a preview, with a final vote expected in December. Prepare testimony for the December meeting on the impact of reduced transparency. Add the district to the state implementation tracker for HB3033.
Policy Lever: Reduced Transparency
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Waiver to Convert Class Time to Staff Development
The board will vote on a Texas Education Agency waiver to convert up to 2,100 instructional minutes into staff development time for the 2027-2028 school year. The content of the proposed professional development is not specified, creating a potential vehicle for ideological trainings.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: Request information on the intended use of the professional development minutes sought under Consent Agenda Item 12.F. Monitor future agendas for specific training contracts or curriculum adoptions that would utilize this time.
Policy Lever: Instructional Time Conversion
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✅ Models to Replicate
Local actions worth capturing as model policy.
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| Model Policy (LEVEL 9) |
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District Renews School Resource Officer Contract
The board will vote to approve a $1.56 million renewal of its interlocal agreement with the City of Fort Worth for twelve School Resource Officers for the 2026-2027 school year. This action represents a continued financial and operational commitment to having armed law enforcement on campus.
How to Capture It
CAPTURE THE MODEL: The interlocal agreement in Item 13.A is a strong model for SRO programs. Secure the final, executed agreement and add it to the state model policy file for public safety.
✅ Why It Matters: $1.56M Local Funds
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District Leadership
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350 KELLER PKWY, KELLER, TX 76248 |
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