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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Wattsburg Area SD. We found 8 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Hidden SEL Vendor Found in Bill List
The district spent $1,199.98 on “Everyday Speech LLC,” a known provider of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum and materials. This purchase was not a separate agenda item for curriculum approval, hiding the introduction of ideological content from parental review.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board President (contact info on district website): ‘I see a payment to “Everyday Speech LLC” in the bill list. This is an SEL vendor. Why was this curriculum purchased without a public discussion and vote by the board? We demand all SEL materials be subject to parental review before use in the classroom.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $1,199.98
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Spending on “School AI” Platform
The district paid $4,800 to “School AI, Inc.” without a separate agenda item explaining what this platform does. Introducing AI into the classroom has massive implications for student data privacy, academic integrity, and the potential for biased content being presented as fact.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Email the Superintendent (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the $4,800 payment to School AI, Inc., what is this platform, how is it being used, and what data is it collecting on our students? We need a public presentation on the district’s AI policy before any more funds are spent.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $4,800 + Student Data
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Adopting “Ukeru” Crisis Management System
The district is contracting for “Ukeru” crisis management training, described as a “least resistance” approach. While this may be intended to reduce physical restraints, it introduces a proprietary, non-transparent behavioral system that could impact how staff interact with students in crisis, particularly those in special education.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND DETAILS: Email the Board President (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 11.B, parents need to understand the Ukeru system before it is adopted. Please provide details on what this training entails and what specific parental notification procedures will be in place if these techniques are used on a child.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $950/trainer + $495/recert
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is approving a contract for nursing services with BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. The details of this contract, including scope of services and parental consent provisions for treatment, are in an attachment that was not provided in the agenda text.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘2026-08 Bayada Nursing Services Agreement 2026-27.pdf’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the scope of services and parental consent requirements before the board votes.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Joining Lawsuit Against Social Media
The board is voting to join a multi-district lawsuit against social media companies. While the goal may be to protect students, this action involves the district in complex, costly litigation and could be a distraction from core academic responsibilities.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Email the Board President (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 6.B, what are the anticipated costs and legal obligations for the district if it joins this litigation? How will this action directly improve student academic outcomes in our schools?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Litigation
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague $3,500 Payment to Community Group
The district paid $3,500 to “Erie Together,” a community organization, for “Guidance Tech Serv.” This vague description could be a pathway for outside social programming to enter the school’s guidance department, bypassing normal curriculum review.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FOR CLARITY: Email the Board President (contact info on district website): ‘Can you please provide a detailed explanation of the $3,500 payment to Erie Together for “Guidance Tech Serv”? Parents need to know what specific services are being provided to students by this outside group.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $3,500
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Public Comment Time Capped at 30 Minutes
The board is limiting the total public comment period to 30 minutes. This could prevent many parents from speaking on important issues if several people sign up.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR: Keep an eye on how this 30-minute limit is enforced. If parents are consistently being cut off, email the Board President to demand an extension of public comment time for high-interest meetings. ‘Parents deserve to be heard. The 30-minute time limit is insufficient for genuine community feedback.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Voice
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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District Invests in Phonics-Based Reading
The district is spending $28,916 on Wilson Language Training, a highly respected, science-of-reading curriculum. This is a major investment in foundational, evidence-based literacy and a move away from failed “whole language” approaches.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up or email the Board to thank them for investing in a proven, phonics-based reading program like Wilson. This focus on core academics is exactly what parents want to see. ‘Thank you for prioritizing student literacy by investing in Wilson Language Training.’
✅ Why It Matters: $28,916 (Investment in Academics)
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