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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Clayton Ridge Comm School District. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Student Handbook Approved Without Public Text
The board is set to approve the 6-12 Student Handbook for the new school year. The actual text of the handbook is not attached to the agenda, preventing parents from reviewing critical policies on discipline, gender identity, and technology use before approval.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘DRAFT of 26-27 CR 6-12 Student Handbook’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes on gender, pronouns, or parental notification.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Hidden Policy Changes
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Significant Changes to Staff Hiring and Benefits Policies Undisclosed
The board is reviewing “significant” and “multiple proposed changes” to policies on hiring authority (411.02), contracts (411.03), and group benefits (412.03). The agenda does not include the text of these changes, preventing public review before the first reading.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘I demand the full text with redline changes for policies 411.02, 411.03, and 412.03 be made public immediately. The community cannot provide feedback on secret policy changes.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Pre-Registration Required to Speak at Board Meetings
The district’s public comment policy (CR Policy 213) requires parents to register with the board secretary before the meeting to be allowed to speak. This prevents parents from addressing issues that arise during the meeting itself and can stifle community feedback.
Recommended Action Plan
ADVOCATE FOR OPEN COMMENT: Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘I urge you to amend Policy 213 to allow for public comment without pre-registration. Parents must have the ability to address the board on all issues, including those that arise during the meeting itself.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Suppressed Parent Voice
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The administration is developing a new District Activities Handbook to create “consistency” for coaches and staff. The draft is not included, so parents cannot review new rules that could impact student-athletes, including policies on travel, eligibility, or codes of conduct.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘2026-27 DRAFT Activity Leaders Manual – Draft’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to check for any new policies that could affect student-athletes or parental involvement.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: New Student Mandates
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Undisclosed Stipend for Staff Member
The board is approving a $921.44 stipend for an unnamed staff member for “additional service” that is not described. This lack of transparency prevents parents from knowing how their tax dollars are being spent and for what purpose.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: Keep an eye on ‘Pay Voucher Requests’ in future agendas. If this becomes a pattern of rewarding unnamed staff for undisclosed work, it will require a formal request for details.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $921.44
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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New Policy Empowers Teachers to Remove Disruptive Students
The board is introducing a new policy (503.11) based on state law SF 2428 that gives teachers clear procedures to remove students for nonviolent and violent disruptions. This policy aims to restore classroom order and provides support for teachers, which is essential for academic focus.
How to Lock It In
PACK THE ROOM TO SUPPORT TEACHERS: Show up to the next meeting to support the second reading of Policy 503.11. Contact the board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Thank you for prioritizing classroom safety and academic focus. Please pass Policy 503.11 to empower our teachers and protect our students’ learning environment.’
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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New Policy Protects Sundays for Family Time
The board is considering a new policy (508.03) that would establish Sunday as a day reserved for family, with no mandatory school practices or activities. This policy respects family time and protects students and staff from burnout in a four-day school week schedule.
How to Lock It In
SUPPORT THIS POLICY: Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Thank you for introducing Policy 508.03 to protect family time. Please vote YES to ensure our students and staff have a dedicated day of rest. This is a model for other districts.’
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