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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for ARDSLEY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Pays $22k for ‘Culturally-Responsive’ Teacher Training
The board is approving a $22,050 contract with Great Schools Partnership for training in “Culturally-Responsive Sustaining Education.” This is a Critical Race Theory-aligned framework that replaces traditional academics with a focus on race, identity politics, and social justice activism.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a direct pipeline for CRT in our schools. Email the Board of Education (see Official Agenda link): ‘Vote NO on Item 15.F. We want our children learning math and reading, not divisive identity politics. Stop spending our tax dollars on ‘Culturally-Responsive’ indoctrination.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $22,050
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Contract with Ideological Curriculum Provider EL Education
The district is paying EL Education $5,250 for “professional development.” EL Education is known for embedding Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and social justice concepts directly into its core curriculum materials, often without a separate “SEL” label.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND VETTING: Email the Superintendent (see Official Agenda link): ‘Item 15.H must be pulled from the Consent Agenda. Has the board fully vetted EL Education’s curriculum for SEL and social justice content? Parents must be able to review all materials before they are approved.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $5,250
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague ‘Strategic Planning’ Consultant Hired for $30k
The board is paying The Madison Institute, LLC $29,992 for a “strategic planning initiative,” hidden on the consent agenda. These initiatives are often used to quietly introduce district-wide ‘equity’ or ‘social-emotional’ goals under vague corporate language, bypassing public debate.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board of Education (see Official Agenda link): ‘I demand Item 15.E be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion. What specific DEI, SEL, or ‘equity’ frameworks will The Madison Institute be using in their strategic planning?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $29,992
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Hires Psychiatrist for In-School Consultations
The board is approving a contract for up to $28,000 for a psychiatrist to provide “consultation services” in the district. This signals an expansion of school-based mental health services that may operate without direct parental presence or full, informed consent for every interaction.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Contact the Board of Education (see Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 15.J, under what circumstances are students referred for psychiatric consultation? What are the specific parental notification and consent policies before a child is seen?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Public Comment Rules Restrict Parent Speech
The board’s public comment policy prohibits parents from commenting on the job performance of any staff member or identifying them by name. This rule can be used to shield staff from public accountability for what happens in the classroom, effectively silencing parent concerns.
Recommended Action Plan
ADVOCATE FOR FREE SPEECH: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Parents must be able to speak freely and specifically about their experiences with district staff. Please revise the public comment policy to respect the First Amendment rights of parents to hold the district accountable.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Accountability
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Funding for ‘Wellness’ and Activist Clubs
The district is approving stipends for advisors to a “Gay-Straight Alliance” ($1,900) and a “Student Voice/Wellness Club” ($1,500). “Wellness” is often a gateway for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health initiatives that operate without full parental consent or transparency.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND CURRICULUM TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘What curriculum and materials are used in the Gay-Straight Alliance and the Student Voice/Wellness Club? Parents have a right to review all materials used in taxpayer-funded school activities.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $3,400
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