Moms for Liberty Alert: Midland Public Schools – Monday, August 17, 2026

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📅 Monday, August 17, 2026 to Calendar

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

🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8)

AI Software Pilot for Grades 6-12

📅 August 17, 2026

The district is introducing “SchoolAI” software for all students in grades 6-12. While presented as a tool for “personalized learning,” this raises serious questions about student data privacy and what ideological content the AI might present to children without teacher or parent oversight.

Recommended Action Plan

DEMAND ANSWERS: Contact Superintendent Penny Miller-Nelson and Associate Superintendent Kenneth Weaver (contact info on district website). Ask: ‘Who owns the data collected by SchoolAI? What are the specific guardrails preventing the AI from teaching politically biased or age-inappropriate content? Will parents have the right to opt their children out of all AI interactions?’

💰 Taxpayer Impact: Student Data Privacy

⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6)

Over Half a Million Dollars for School Surveillance Cameras

📅 August 17, 2026

The district plans to spend $538,773.91 on 244 new security cameras, funded by a “Mental Health and Security Grant.” This links mental health funds directly to increased student surveillance, raising questions about the school’s focus and student privacy.

Recommended Action Plan

QUESTION PRIORITIES: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). Ask: ‘Why are mental health grant funds being used for surveillance hardware instead of direct support for students? What is the district’s policy on who can access this video footage and how long it will be stored?’

💰 Taxpayer Impact: $538,773.91 (Grant Strings)

👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5)

More “Mental Health” Grant Money Spent on Surveillance

📅 August 17, 2026

The district is spending another $76,300 from the “Mental Health and Security Grant” on security monitors and PCs. This further diverts funds designated for student well-being into building a surveillance infrastructure in our schools.

Recommended Action Plan

ASK THE BOARD: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). Ask: ‘What percentage of the 31aa Mental Health and Security Grant is being spent on surveillance hardware versus licensed counselors or other direct mental health supports for students?’

💰 Taxpayer Impact: $76,300 (Grant Strings)

ALERT (LEVEL 4)

Strict Limits on Parent Speaking Time

📅 August 17, 2026

The board’s policy explicitly limits public comment to three minutes per person. This rule can be used to silence parents and prevent them from fully explaining their concerns on complex issues.

Recommended Action Plan

DEFEND YOUR VOICE: Contact Board President Phillip Rausch (contact info on district website). Ask: ‘Will you commit to waiving the three-minute time limit for parents addressing complex policy issues to ensure the board fully understands community concerns before voting?’

💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Parent Voice

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