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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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$40,000 Contract for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
The district is paying the Hispanic Counseling Center $40,000 to provide “Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)” support to students in an after-school program. SEL is often a trojan horse for ideological content and psychological programming that should be handled by parents, not outside vendors.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the District Clerk at Districtclerk@hempsteadschools.org: ‘I demand the contract with the Hispanic Counseling Center be pulled for a separate vote. Parents must be allowed to review the full SEL curriculum and guidance principles before any vote is taken.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $40,000 (Federal Grant)
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Public Comment Time Limited to Two Minutes
The board is enforcing Policy #1230, which limits public comments to only two minutes per person. This short time frame makes it difficult for parents to present a detailed case or hold the board accountable on complex issues.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TO BE HEARD: Email the District Clerk at Districtclerk@hempsteadschools.org: ‘Two minutes is not enough time for meaningful public input on our children’s education. We demand the Board of Education revise Policy #1230 to allow for adequate public comment time.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Suppressed Parent Voice
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Hires “Data Ethics” Firm for Student Data
The district is paying Data Ethics LLC $75,000 to manage data analytics and reporting for a federal grant program. This raises questions about what student data is being collected and shared with third-party vendors and the federal government.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND DATA PRIVACY: Email the Board via the District Clerk at Districtclerk@hempsteadschools.org: ‘Regarding the contract with Data Ethics LLC, what specific student data points will be shared? Provide the district’s data privacy and security agreement with this vendor.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $75,000 (Federal Strings Attached)
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Item L.2, “District Policies,” provides no detail on which policies are being considered or changed. This lack of transparency prevents parents from knowing what is being voted on before it becomes official.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item L.2 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes. Email the District Clerk at Districtclerk@hempsteadschools.org to demand all policy changes be listed with specific titles, not hidden under a generic heading.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Hidden Policy Changes
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Undisclosed Legal Settlement
Item M.1, “STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT,” provides no details about a legal settlement the district is entering into. Parents have a right to know how their tax dollars are being used to resolve disputes and what policy changes might result.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item M.1 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to determine the nature and cost of this settlement. Taxpayers deserve to know the details of legal actions taken in the district’s name.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Legal Costs
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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“Community Schools” Director Position Extended
The district is extending the contract for the “Director of Community Schools,” a role often used to bring non-academic social services into schools. This position is funded by a federal grant which may come with ideological strings attached.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Email the Board via the District Clerk at Districtclerk@hempsteadschools.org: ‘What specific services are provided by the “Community Schools” program, and what are the parental notification and consent policies for these services?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Mission Creep into Social Services
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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“My Brother’s Keeper” Program Manager Hired
The district is hiring a Project Manager for the “My Brother’s Keeper” program. While the program can provide valuable mentorship, some versions nationally have been used to promote identity-based “equity” initiatives.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FOR CURRICULUM: Email the Board via the District Clerk at Districtclerk@hempsteadschools.org: ‘Please provide the curriculum and training materials for the “My Brother’s Keeper” program being implemented in our district.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Program Content
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