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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for New Albany-Plain Local. We found 3 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District to Spend $57k on Student Assessment Tool
The district plans to approve a $57,312.50 contract with NWEA for its MAP Growth assessment software under Item 8.B. While presented as an academic tool, these platforms collect extensive student data that can be used for more than just measuring reading and math skills.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Email Superintendent Michael Sawyers at sawyers.1@napls.us: ‘Regarding Item 8.B, what specific student data does the NWEA MAP Growth tool collect beyond academic scores? Please provide the parental opt-out form and confirm who owns our children’s data before this contract is approved.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $57,312.50
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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School Counselor Paid for “ROX” Girls Program
Personnel Item 8.A approves a stipend for a school counselor to run “ROX (Ruling Our Experiences)” classes. While framed as empowerment, these types of programs can introduce Social Emotional Learning (SEL) concepts and other sensitive topics without direct parental oversight of the curriculum.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND CURRICULUM REVIEW: Email Superintendent Michael Sawyers at sawyers.1@napls.us: ‘Regarding the ROX program in Personnel Item 7, I request that the full curriculum and all student materials be made available for parental review before these classes begin.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Stipend Hours
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Public Comment Period Capped at 30 Minutes
Under Item 5.A, the board’s rules state the entire public comment period is limited to 30 minutes unless the board president decides to extend it. This rule can be used to cut off public input and silence parents, especially when controversial issues draw a large crowd.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: This is a standard but potentially restrictive policy. If you plan to speak, arrive early to sign up. If the board cuts off speakers due to this time limit, be prepared to protest the restriction on public input at the meeting.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Voice
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