Approve the Shepherd ISD proposed class size waiver in accordance with the district’s District of Innovation plan for the 26-27 school year Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: It is recommended that the Board approve a class size waiver in response to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) class size requirements, in accordance with the District of

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6.D. Approve the Shepherd ISD proposed class size waiver in accordance with the district’s District of Innovation plan for the 26-27 school year Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: It is recommended that the Board approve a class size waiver in response to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) class size requirements, in accordance with the District of Innovation (DOI) plan approved in April 2022. This district approved waiver will provide the necessary flexibility to exceed the state-mandated class size limits while ensuring continued alignment with the district’s educational goals and instructional strategies

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.