America First Policy Institute
Local Policy Brief
📅 Monday, October 19, 2026 to Calendar
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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for MCKINNEY ISD and found 5 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
PRIORITY (LEVEL 7)
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Vote on District and Campus Improvement Plans
📅 October 19, 2026
The board will vote to approve the District and Campus Improvement Plans. These plans often detail curriculum, student support programs, and professional development, and can be a vehicle for implementing DEI or SEL frameworks.
Policy Use

PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the full text of the District and Campus Improvement Plans from the agenda item ‘Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the District and Campus Improvement Plans’ before the vote to identify any DEI, SEL, or other ideologically-driven frameworks.

Policy Lever: Curriculum and Program Adoption
PRIORITY (LEVEL 7)
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Vote on Policy Updates for Library Materials and Grievances
📅 October 19, 2026
The board will vote on updates to several local policies, including EFB (LOCAL) which governs library materials. This policy directly impacts parental rights, curriculum transparency, and the process for challenging contested materials in school libraries.
Policy Use

PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the proposed text for the update to Board Policy EFB (LOCAL) from the agenda item ‘Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Update to Board Policies…EFB (LOCAL)’ to analyze changes to parental notification, review, and challenge procedures for library books.

Policy Lever: Parental Rights Policy
PRIORITY (LEVEL 7)
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Vote to Approve New Library Book Procurement List
📅 October 19, 2026
The board will vote to approve a list of new library materials proposed by the district’s School Library Advisory Council. This action determines which new books will be purchased and made available to students.
Policy Use

PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the proposed ‘Library Material Procurement List’ from the agenda item ‘Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Library Material Procurement List’ to review specific titles for ideologically contested content before the vote.

Policy Lever: Curriculum Materials
WATCH (LEVEL 6)
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Vote on Amending District of Innovation Plan
📅 October 19, 2026
The board will vote on an amendment to its District of Innovation (DOI) plan. DOI plans allow districts to claim exemptions from state education laws, and amendments can significantly alter district operations and governance.
Policy Use

PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the proposed amendment to the District of Innovation (DOI) Plan from the agenda item ‘Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Proposed Amendment to the District of Innovation (DOI) Plan’ to determine which state laws the district seeks exemption from.

Policy Lever: State Law Exemptions
WATCH (LEVEL 6)
Adoption of 2026 Certified Tax Roll
📅 October 19, 2026
The board will formally adopt the certified tax roll for 2026. This action is a key component of the district’s budgeting and property tax levy process for the fiscal year.
Policy Use

TRACK AND DOCUMENT: Document the adopted 2026 certified tax roll value from the agenda item ‘Consider and Take Possible Action to Adopt the 2026 Certified Tax Roll Adoption’ for use in state-level fiscal analysis and tracking of district tax burdens.

Policy Lever: Local Tax Levy
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