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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Superintendent Goals De-emphasize Academics for SEL
The Superintendent’s proposed 2026-27 goals explicitly argue for balancing academics with “social and emotional learning” and downplay the importance of state test scores (MCAs). This document provides the philosophical cover for shifting the district’s focus from academic achievement to subjective social programming.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a direct statement of intent from the top. Email the School Board (see district website for contacts): ‘We expect the district’s primary goal to be academic excellence, not social and emotional programming. Reject any goals that de-emphasize academic proficiency and accountability.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Focus Shift from Academics
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District-Wide SEL Curriculum Implementation Confirmed
Multiple agenda documents, including the ‘Defining Excellence’ goals and new staff/student handbooks, confirm the district-wide implementation of a formal Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum for all grades, K-12. Specific programs named are “Second Step” for K-5 and “The Human Connection Hub” for grades 6-12, embedding this ideology into daily school life.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the School Board (see district website for contacts): ‘I demand to review the full curriculum for “Second Step” and “The Human Connection Hub” before Item 2.2 and 7.1 are approved. Parents have a right to know exactly what social and emotional content is being taught to our children.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Replacing Academics with Social Engineering
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Student Surveillance Through Surveys and Screeners
The district’s ‘Defining Excellence’ goals call for implementing a ‘Proactive Screener’ and collecting yearly ‘Student Survey data’ to measure students’ feelings and sense of belonging. This creates a system for collecting subjective psychological and emotional data on children, often without specific, opt-in parental consent.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Email the School Board (see district website for contacts): ‘Regarding the ‘Proactive Screener’ and ‘Student Surveys’ in Item 2.2, what specific data is being collected, who is the vendor, and where will the data be stored? Provide the explicit opt-out form for all non-academic surveys and screeners.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Spending on Behavioral and Social Skills Training
The monthly expenditures list includes $1,903.65 to ‘CRISIS PREVENTION INST’ and $5,250.00 to ‘TEACHTOWN’ for a ‘Training Package.’ These vendors specialize in behavioral intervention and social skills, furthering the district’s SEL agenda under the guise of safety and special education, without disclosing the specific content being purchased.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the School Board (see district website for contacts): ‘I demand that the vendor payments to Crisis Prevention Institute and TeachTown under Item 5.2 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote. What specific training and materials are we purchasing with this $7,153?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $7,153.65
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Undisclosed Spending and Personnel Details Hidden in Agenda
Multiple financial reports under Item 5.2, including ‘Board Payables’ and ‘Hand Payments,’ were referenced but their content was not provided in the agenda packet. Additionally, the ‘Personnel Changes’ spreadsheet under 5.3 is unreadable. This prevents public oversight of spending and hiring decisions.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the files attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for items 5.2 and 5.3 to confirm whether they contain controversial spending or hiring. This information is being voted on without being easily accessible to the public.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Lack of Transparency
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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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WIN: Staff Handbook Prohibits Personal Views in Curriculum
The 2026-27 7-12 Staff Handbook, up for approval, includes a powerful clause under ‘Professionalism’ stating: ‘Personal views should not be incorporated into the curriculum.’ This is a significant win that provides a clear, board-approved policy for parents to hold teachers accountable for classroom neutrality.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for including this language in the staff handbook (Item 7.1). Email the board (see district website for contacts): ‘Thank you for the professionalism clause in the staff handbook. We fully support this policy ensuring personal views are kept out of the classroom and urge you to approve it and enforce it rigorously.’
✅ Why It Matters: Teacher Accountability
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