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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for NORTHSIDE ISD and found 5 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Library Book List Approval on Consent Agenda
The board is scheduled to approve a ‘Library Book List’ as part of the consent agenda, which bundles multiple items for a single vote without individual discussion. This action could approve new acquisitions of ideologically contested material for school libraries with minimal public scrutiny. The list of books was not attached to the agenda.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Immediately request the ‘Library Book List’ for Consent Agenda Item 7.J. The placement on the consent agenda warrants scrutiny for potentially controversial content being passed without discussion.
Policy Lever: Parental Rights
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District to Announce Intent to Apply for Federal Grants
The board will receive a ‘Public Notice of Intent to Apply for Federal Grants’ for the 2026-2027 school year. This notice signals which federal programs the district plans to participate in, which often come with policy conditions related to DEI, Title IX, and other federal priorities. The specific grants the district intends to apply for are not listed.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Request the full ‘Public Notice of Intent to Apply for Federal Grants’ under Item 8.A to identify which grants are being sought and prepare to analyze the associated federal conditions.
Policy Lever: Federal Grant Conditions
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District and Campus Performance Objectives on Consent Agenda
The board is scheduled to approve the 2026-27 District and Campus Performance Objectives as part of the consent agenda. These documents often contain metrics and goals related to DEI, SEL, or other ideological frameworks, setting the district’s academic and operational priorities for the year. The text of the objectives was not included in the agenda packet.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Before the vote on Consent Agenda Item 7.D, retrieve the ’26-27 District and Campus Performance Objectives’ to analyze for DEI, SEL, or other ideologically-driven metrics. Direct the records request to the District Office.
Policy Lever: District Performance Metrics
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Board-Superintendent Goals on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve the 2026-27 Board-Superintendent Goals via the consent agenda. These goals establish the highest-level priorities for the district’s leadership and can direct the implementation of controversial policies. The referenced PDF containing the goals was not available for review.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Request the ‘New PDF from JMP’ referenced in Consent Agenda Item 7.F to review the proposed Board-Superintendent goals for alignment with AFPI policy priorities before the meeting.
Policy Lever: Leadership Directives
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Board to Discuss Public Participation Policy
The board is scheduled to review and discuss its local policy on public participation at board meetings (BED Local). This discussion could lead to future changes that limit the time, manner, or place of public comment, restricting parental and citizen input. This is a discussion item, not a final vote.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: Monitor the discussion of Item 9.B regarding policy BED Local. Request any draft revisions presented at the meeting and calendar this topic for review when it returns for an action vote.
Policy Lever: Public Comment Restrictions
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