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America First Policy Institute
Local Policy Brief
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| 📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026 to Calendar |
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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for SHELDON ISD and found 3 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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District Accepts 5-Year Federal After-School Grant
The district is accepting a five-year Nita Lowery 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant, a federal program administered by the Texas Education Agency. These grants fund after-school programs and often include conditions that can introduce specific pedagogical frameworks like Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Request the full grant agreement for the ‘Nita Lowery 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Cycle 13’ noted in items 5.B and 10.D to identify any conditions related to curriculum, SEL, or DEI.
Policy Lever: Federal Grant Conditions
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Board to Approve Elementary School Improvement Plan
The board will approve a ‘2027-2028 Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP)’ for L.E. Monahan Elementary. These state-required plans for low-performing schools can be a vehicle for introducing significant changes to curriculum and instruction, potentially including external consultants or contested frameworks like DEI or SEL.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Before the vote on Item 9.D, retrieve the ‘2027-2028 Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) for L.E. Monahan Elementary’ to analyze the prescribed instructional strategies, professional development, and any third-party consultants involved.
Policy Lever: State-Mandated School Turnaround
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Board to Receive Monthly Discipline Report
The board is receiving a monthly report on student discipline. This report could provide data on the implementation of policies like restorative justice or limitations on suspensions, which are key indicators of a district’s approach to school safety and order.
Policy Use
WATCH: Request the ‘Monthly Discipline Evaluation Report’ from Item 10.F via a public records request to establish a baseline and monitor for trends indicating a shift away from traditional discipline toward restorative practices.
Policy Lever: Discipline Policy Data
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District Leadership
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11411 C E KING PKWY, HOUSTON, TX 77044 |
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