Moms for Liberty Alert: Pennsbury SD – Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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📅 Wednesday, August 12, 2026 to Calendar

Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Pennsbury SD. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.

🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9)

District to Spend $561K on In-School Counseling

📅 2026-08-12

The board plans to approve a $561,510 contract with Lakeside Youth Service to place three “In-School Counselors” in district schools. This creates a system of school-based mental health services that can operate without direct parental consent or oversight for each session, potentially discussing sensitive topics with your child.

Recommended Action Plan

DEMAND PARENTAL OVERSIGHT: Contact the School Board (see Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘I oppose the $561K Lakeside contract. What specific parental consent policies will govern these in-school counseling sessions? Parents must be notified and provide explicit consent before any mental health service is rendered to their minor child.’

💰 Taxpayer Impact: $561,510 (ACCESS funds)

⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7)

Metal Detectors Required for Entry to Board Meeting

📅 2026-08-12

The district is now requiring all attendees of the Board Education Committee Meeting to pass through metal detector screening. This creates an intimidating atmosphere for parents wishing to speak and suggests the board views the public as a threat rather than a partner.

Recommended Action Plan

DEMAND ANSWERS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask: ‘Why has the board decided to treat parents like criminals by installing metal detectors? What specific threat prompted this, and will this be the new standard for all public meetings?’

💰 Taxpayer Impact: Parental Intimidation

👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5)

“Portrait of a Classroom” May Hide SEL Push

📅 2026-08-12

The administration is introducing a “Portrait of a Classroom” initiative, described as a “vision for instructional practices.” These “Portrait” programs are often Trojan horses for embedding Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and other non-academic agendas into every class, shifting focus from core subjects.

Recommended Action Plan

ASK FOR DETAILS: Email the Superintendent (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the “Portrait of a Classroom,” please provide the full presentation materials and any associated framework documents to the public before this vision is adopted. Parents have a right to know if this is a shift away from academic fundamentals.’

💰 Taxpayer Impact: Replacing Academics

ALERT (LEVEL 4)

Software Purchase Includes Student Data Collection

📅 2026-08-12

The district is renewing a $14,870 contract for “Edpuzzle” software. The rationale explicitly states the tool is used for “analytics with easy-to-read data” and to “monitor student progress,” raising questions about what student data is being collected, where it is stored, and who has access to it.

Recommended Action Plan

OPT-OUT ALERT: Email the Superintendent (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the Edpuzzle contract, please provide the district’s data privacy agreement with this vendor. What specific student data is collected, and how can parents opt their children out of this platform?’

💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Data

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