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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Upper Dauphin Area SD. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Pays for “School Based Therapist”
The district’s check register reveals multiple payments to “Folium, Inc” for a “school based therapist.” This brings mental health services directly into the school, creating situations where students could receive counseling or therapy without direct parental consent or presence.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a major red flag. Email the School Board (contact info on district website): ‘I demand to see the full contract with Folium, Inc. What is the exact parental notification and consent policy before a child is seen by a school-based therapist? Vote NO on any budget items funding this until parents get clear answers.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Middle School Handbook Confirms SEL Staff Role
The new Middle School student handbook faculty directory explicitly lists a staff member’s role as “Guidance/SEL.” This confirms Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is an official part of the school’s program, moving beyond academics into shaping student attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Middle School Principal (see district website): ‘Regarding the new handbook, please provide the specific SEL curriculum being used by the Guidance/SEL staff member. What is the process for parents to review all materials and opt their children out of these lessons?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Beliefs
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague “Shared Values” Injected into District Goals
The proposed 2026-2027 district goals include a new objective to “advance our district-wide Discovery culture by embedding shared values into the daily experiences of students.” This kind of subjective language is often a cover for introducing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and other non-academic priorities into the classroom.
Recommended Action Plan
PUT THEM ON THE RECORD: Email the School Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding agenda item J.1, please provide a specific, exhaustive list of the “shared values” you plan to embed in the classroom. How will academic proficiency be measured and prioritized against these new goals?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Replacing Academics
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Attendance Policy Triggers “Check & Connect” Interventions
The new elementary handbook states that students with just four unexcused absences will be “automatically referred to Check & Connect services.” This program is a form of student monitoring that can lead to school officials probing into family matters under the guise of fixing “attendance barriers.”
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding the “Check & Connect” program in the new elementary handbook, what specific “barriers” does this program investigate, and what actions are staff authorized to take? We demand a clear, simple opt-out process for this service.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Family Privacy
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is set to approve tuition agreements with “New Story,” a provider of special education and behavioral services. The district’s check register shows a recent payment of over $50,000 to this vendor, but the actual agreement for the upcoming year is not attached for public review.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item J.7 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the terms. If it’s missing, email the Superintendent: ‘Please publicly post the full tuition agreement with New Story before the board votes. Parents deserve to see the terms of a $50,000+ contract for student services.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $50,388 (Undisclosed Terms)
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