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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for MCKINNEY ISD and found 7 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Approval of School Improvement Plan Updates
The board will vote to approve updates to School Improvement Plans. These plans often dictate curriculum, instructional practices, and student support programs, and could be a vehicle for implementing DEI or SEL initiatives. The updated plans are not attached to the agenda.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the ‘School Improvement Plan Updates’ from the official agenda link under Discussion/Action. Analyze the updates for changes to curriculum, discipline policies, or the introduction of DEI/SEL frameworks before the vote.
Policy Lever: Curriculum and School Policy
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Board to Adopt 2026-27 Property Tax Rates
The board will take action to adopt the property tax rates for the 2026-27 school year. This is a direct vote on the tax burden for district property owners. The proposed rates are not specified in the agenda item.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the ‘2026-27 Proposed Tax Rates’ documentation for the Discussion/Action item. Brief the state team on the proposed increase or decrease before the vote.
Policy Lever: Property Tax Levy
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Approval of 2026-2027 Innovative Course List
The board is scheduled to approve a list of new ‘innovative’ courses via the consent agenda. The content of these courses is unknown but could include curriculum based on DEI, SEL, or other contested frameworks. The course list is not attached to the agenda.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: The ‘2026-2027 Innovative Course List’ is on the Consent Agenda. Retrieve the course list and descriptions from the official agenda link to check for DEI, SEL, or other ideologically-driven content before the vote.
Policy Lever: Curriculum Control
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Board to Certify Results of Tax Rate Election
The board will formally certify the results of the November 3, 2026, Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election. This action formalizes a significant change in the district’s tax revenue. The agenda does not state whether the measure passed or failed.
Policy Use
DOCUMENT: Confirm the outcome of the November 3 Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election referenced in the Discussion/Action item. Add the result to the state tracker for school district tax and spending trends.
Policy Lever: Taxpayer Funds
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Board to Certify Results of Bond Election
The board will formally certify the results of the November 3, 2026, Bond Election. This action formalizes the district’s authority to issue new debt. The agenda does not state whether the bond passed or failed.
Policy Use
DOCUMENT: Confirm the outcome of the November 3 Bond Election referenced in the Discussion/Action item. Add the result and bond amount to the state tracker for school district debt.
Policy Lever: New Public Debt
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Presentation on Children’s Internet Protection Act
The board will receive a presentation on the federal Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). This presentation could signal future policy changes related to internet filtering, student access to online materials, and parental controls.
Policy Use
WATCH: This is a presentation item. Monitor for any proposed policy changes related to CIPA compliance, internet filtering, or parental controls that may arise in future meetings.
Policy Lever: Federal Compliance
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Presentation of Intruder Detection Audit Findings
The board will hear a report on the findings of an intruder detection audit. This audit is likely related to state-mandated school safety requirements, and the findings could lead to new security policies or expenditures.
Policy Use
WATCH: This is a presentation item. Monitor for any proposed policy changes or security contracts that arise from the audit findings in future meetings.
Policy Lever: School Security Policy
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