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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Middletown Township Public School District. We found 10 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Policy Allows Mental Health Referrals Without Parental Consent
The board is adopting a new Health policy (5141) that allows school staff to refer students for mental health assessments and services. While it requires parental consent for younger students, it creates a pathway for students 14 and older to be referred for and receive these services without parental knowledge or consent.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This policy codifies the school’s ability to facilitate mental health services for your teen without your knowledge. Email the Board (see Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘I do not co-parent with the government. Amend Policy 5141 to require parental notification for ALL mental health referrals, regardless of age. Vote NO until this is fixed.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Bypassing Parental Consent
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Approving ‘Globalist’ Social Studies Curriculum
The board is set to renew a $387,800 annual contract for SAVVAS “myWorld Interactive” social studies curriculum for grades K-5. Social studies is a primary channel for ideological content, and a curriculum named “myWorld” often prioritizes globalist perspectives over foundational American civics and history.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND REVIEW: Email the Board (see Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘Parents have a right to review the SAVVAS myWorld curriculum before Item 11.G is renewed. We must ensure it teaches factual American history and civics, not a biased globalist or DEI-focused agenda.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $387,799 Annually
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Vague ‘Inclusive Education’ Coaching Contract on Consent
The district is awarding a contract to a vendor called “ALL IN for Inclusive Education” for “On-Site Coaching Services.” The term “Inclusive Education” is frequently used as a cover for DEI and other ideological training for teachers, but the proposal detailing the actual content and cost is not included in the agenda packet.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (see Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘I demand Item 10.E be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Parents deserve to know what “Inclusive Education” coaching entails and who this vendor is before our tax dollars are spent.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Spending $162k on Student Data Warehousing System
The board is renewing a $162,509 subscription with Linkit! for a “Data Warehouse” and “Navigator Analytics.” This system is designed to collect and analyze massive amounts of student data, creating digital dossiers on children that go far beyond grades and attendance.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (see Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘Regarding Item 11.I, what specific data points are being collected in the Linkit! Data Warehouse? Parents have a right to know what is in their child’s permanent digital record and who has access to it.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $162,509 + Your Child’s Privacy
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Approval of Federal Grant Plan Without Public Disclosure
The board is approving the submission of its plan for over $580,000 in federal ESEA grants (Title I, II, III, IV). These grants often mandate specific ideological programs related to SEL, DEI, or data collection, but the district’s proposed “Program Plan and Budget” is not attached for public review.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (see Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘Before you approve the ESEA Program Plan in Item 10.K, parents demand to see the full text. What specific programs and mandates are you agreeing to in exchange for this federal money?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $583,228 (Federal Strings Attached)
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Spending $693k on Controversial ‘New Math’ Curriculum
The board is approving a $692,926 purchase of “Amplify Desmos Math” for K-5 students. This curriculum is part of a trend of ‘discovery’ or ‘new math’ that often de-emphasizes foundational skills and arithmetic fluency, which can leave students unprepared for higher-level mathematics.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Email the Board (see Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘Parents are concerned about the effectiveness of the Amplify Desmos Math curriculum in Item 11.F. Please provide data showing this program’s superiority to traditional math instruction before spending nearly $700,000.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $692,926
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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$191k for i-Ready Teacher Training and Student Assessment
The district is spending $191,387 to renew its contract with i-Ready for K-8 “Professional Learning and Services.” While presented as an academic tool, i-Ready is an adaptive platform that collects vast amounts of student data and its content can include Social Emotional Learning (SEL) components.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Email the Board (see Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘Regarding Item 11.H, what specific student data does i-Ready collect, who owns it, and can parents opt their children out of this platform? We need clear answers before this $191k contract is renewed.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $191,387 + Student Data
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Teachers Sent to Politicized ‘English’ and ‘School Law’ Conferences
The district is spending money to send teachers to conferences hosted by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and LEGAL ONE. The NCTE is known for pushing social justice and DEI ideology into literacy instruction, while LEGAL ONE trainings often promote activist interpretations of laws regarding student rights.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Email the Board (see Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘Why are we sending teachers to the highly politicized NCTE conference instead of trainings focused on foundational literacy? Parents expect tax dollars spent on professional development (Item 11.K) to support academic excellence, not activism.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Travel & Fees
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Partners with University to Pipeline Progressive Teachers
The district is approving an agreement with Seton Hall University’s “College of Human Development, Culture, and Media” to place student teachers in our schools. This creates a pipeline for new teachers trained in the latest progressive ideologies, including gender theory, as evidenced by the agreement’s non-discrimination clause.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE BOARD: Email the Board (see Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘Regarding Item 11.J, what is the district’s process for vetting the ideological alignment of its university partners? We are concerned this agreement will bring activist teachers, not educators, into our classrooms.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Ideological Teacher Pipeline
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Vague Federal Grant Salaries — Manual Review Required
The board is approving salaries funded by federal Title I and Title II (ESEA) grants. These federal grants can come with ideological strings attached, such as requirements for specific data collection or DEI-focused professional development, but the attachment detailing the specific positions and grant requirements was not available for review.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Finance-1 ESEA FY27 8.25.26.pdf’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm which staff positions are funded by these federal grants and what conditions are attached.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Federal Strings Attached
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