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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for NORTHPORT-EAST NORTHPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. We found 11 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The agenda lists a ‘Personnel Actions Report’ for approval, but the 1,977 KB attachment was not provided in the text. This report could contain the hiring of new administrators, DEI or SEL coordinators, or other staff with ideological roles.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘11.02 PAR 08-20-26.pdf’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the nature of these personnel actions.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Staffing
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Taxpayer-Funded SEL Staff Training
The district is paying consultant Robin DeLuca-Alloni $1,000 for a presentation on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for staff. This is a direct use of taxpayer funds to train teachers in ideological frameworks instead of core academics.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 11.08, parents have a right to see the presentation materials from Robin DeLuca-Alloni’s SEL training before our teachers are trained in these concepts.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $1,000.00
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Contract for ‘At-Risk’ Student Outreach
The district is amending its agreement with ‘Youth Directions and Alternatives’ to provide ‘outreach services’ to ‘at-risk’ students. These services can sometimes operate outside of direct parental oversight, creating a wedge between parents and children on sensitive issues.
Recommended Action Plan
VERIFY VENDOR & CONSENT: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 11.17, what specific services does Youth Directions and Alternatives provide, and what is the explicit parental consent process before a child is engaged in their ‘outreach services’?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Bypassing Parental Consent
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Cedes Control Over Student Data Agreements
The district is authorizing an external consortium (RIC ONE ROC) to negotiate data privacy agreements with vendors on its behalf. While this may be for efficiency, it reduces direct local oversight on exactly what student data is being shared with third-party software companies.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND OVERSIGHT: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 11.07, what is the public process for reviewing and approving the Data Privacy Agreements negotiated by RIC ONE ROC? Parents must have a clear line of sight into which vendors are getting our children’s data.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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Suspicious Vendor for Freshman Orientation
The district plans to pay ‘Hugs, Inc.’ $3,500 for freshman orientation workshops. The vague name and purpose could conceal Social Emotional Learning (SEL) or other ideological content being presented to new high school students at a vulnerable transition point.
Recommended Action Plan
VERIFY THIS VENDOR: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 11.12, what is the specific content of the workshops provided by Hugs, Inc.? Parents need to see the materials before this vendor is approved for freshman orientation.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $3,500.00
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Board Adopts Vague ‘Wellness and Belonging’ Goals
The Board’s official goals for the year include ensuring systems are in place to support the ‘wellness and belonging needs of all students.’ These terms are common euphemisms for implementing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FOR CLARITY: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Board Goal #2, please define ‘wellness’ and ‘belonging’ and specify which curricula will be used to achieve this goal. Parents deserve to know if this is a pathway to SEL or DEI initiatives.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Focus on Activism, Not Academics
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
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WIN: Major Parental Rights Policy Adopted
The Board is adopting a revised data privacy policy (#8625) that strongly affirms parental rights. It requires written parental consent for surveys on sensitive topics, gives parents the right to inspect all instructional materials, and allows them to opt their child out of non-emergency invasive physical exams.
How to Lock It In
PACK THE ROOM TO SUPPORT: This is a model policy. Attend the meeting to thank the Board for adopting Policy #8625. Get this strong parental rights language on the record so it can be shared with and replicated by other chapters.
✅ Why It Matters: Strengthened Parental Rights
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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WIN: Board Adopts Strong ‘Phones Away’ Policy
The Board is adopting a new policy (#5695) that requires students to turn off and store personal electronic devices for the entire school day. This restores the classroom as a learning environment free from digital distractions and social media, and ensures parent communication goes through the school office.
How to Lock It In
APPLAUD & SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for passing Policy #5695. Publicly praise their commitment to a distraction-free learning environment. This sets a great precedent for other districts.
✅ Why It Matters: Restored Academic Focus
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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WIN: Board Adopts Strong Data Breach Policy
The Board is adopting a clear and robust data breach notification policy (#8635). It holds third-party vendors accountable by requiring them to report breaches within 7 days and makes them liable for the cost of notifying parents.
How to Lock It In
ACKNOWLEDGE GOOD GOVERNANCE: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link) to thank them for adopting a strong data breach policy (#8635) that protects families and holds vendors accountable.
✅ Why It Matters: Vendor Accountability
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| Win (LEVEL 5) |
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WIN: District Closes Backdoor for Unvetted Software
The Board is adopting a revised technology use policy (#8630) that includes a critical provision: staff cannot sign up for or use unapproved software, tools, or services. This helps prevent ideological or data-mining apps from entering the classroom without district vetting.
How to Lock It In
SUPPORT THIS PROVISION: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link) to support the adoption of Policy #8630, specifically the clause that requires district approval for all software. This is a key safeguard for curriculum transparency and data privacy.
✅ Why It Matters: Increased Transparency
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| Win (LEVEL 4) |
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WIN: District Invests in Science of Reading Training
The district is spending $36,100 on LETRS professional development, a program based on the Science of Reading. This is a positive investment in proven, evidence-based literacy instruction for teachers, focusing on core academics.
How to Lock It In
SUPPORT ACADEMIC FOCUS: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link) to applaud the investment in LETRS training (Item 11.10). Encourage them to continue prioritizing core academic skills and evidence-based instruction.
✅ Why It Matters: $36,100.00
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