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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for LA PORTE ISD and found 4 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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District-Wide Adoption of Restorative Practices and SEL in Campus Plans
The board will vote to adopt the 2026-2027 District and Campus Improvement Plans. Multiple campus plans, including those for Bayshore, College Park, Heritage, Jennie Reid, and James H. Baker schools, explicitly name the implementation of ‘restorative practices’ and ‘Social Emotional Learning’ (SEL) as official strategies for student discipline and behavioral support.
Policy Use
DOCUMENT AND BRIEF: Item VII.G confirms a district-wide pattern of adopting restorative practices and SEL as official discipline policy. Capture the text from the attached Campus Improvement Plans (e.g., Bayshore p. 32, College Park p. 26, Heritage p. 14) and add the district to the state tracker for alternative discipline models. This is strong evidence for testimony on state-level discipline reform bills.
Policy Lever: Discipline Policy Change
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Receipt of School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Report
The board is scheduled to receive the 2025-2026 annual report from the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC). SHACs in Texas provide recommendations on health education, including human sexuality curriculum and other topics related to parental rights. The content of this specific report is not included in the agenda packet.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: For item VII.F, retrieve the ‘SHAC Annual Report to Board 2025-2026’ attachment from the official agenda link. Analyze the report for recommendations on curriculum, parental notification, or health services that may conflict with state law or AFPI policy priorities before the board takes further action based on this report.
Policy Lever: Parental Notification
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Approval of Undisclosed Budget Amendment
The board will vote to approve a budget amendment for October 2026. The agenda does not provide the backup document detailing the sources, amounts, or purposes of the funds being moved. Such amendments can reallocate funds to or from programs related to DEI, SEL, or other contested frameworks.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: For item VII.I, retrieve the ‘Backup – October Budget Amendment’ attachment from the official agenda link. Review the amendment to identify any funding shifts toward consultants, training, or programs in categories of AFPI interest.
Policy Lever: Undisclosed
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Approval of Special Education Contracted Services
The board is set to approve the purchase of unspecified contracted services for special education. The agenda does not name the vendor or describe the nature of the services. These contracts can sometimes involve external consultants for behavioral interventions, which may be based on SEL or other ideological frameworks.
Policy Use
WATCH: For item VII.L, request the ‘Action Sheet – Purchase of Special Education Contract Services’ to identify the vendor and scope of work. Determine if the services involve behavioral or psychological consulting that aligns with contested frameworks.
Policy Lever: Consultant Contract
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