Shepherd ISD adopts Policy Update 126 with three local exceptions

Nov 20, 2025

The board approved Local Policy Update 126—reflecting changes from the 89th Legislature—while excluding FNG(LOCAL), DGBA(LOCAL) and GF(LOCAL); the update touches board meetings, cybersecurity, AI, and student/staff policies.

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Superintendent Jason Hewitt presented Policy Update 126 at the Nov. 20 meeting, explaining the package reflects legislative changes from the 89th Texas Legislature. The board approved the localized policy revisions with exceptions for three local policies (FNG(LOCAL), DGBA(LOCAL) and GF(LOCAL)), following a motion by Member John Few and a second from Member Rich Irwin.

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