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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Upper Merion Area SD. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Secret Vote on ‘Curriculum/Technology Items’
Item 11.A is a motion to approve a block of ‘Curriculum/Technology Items’ with no attachments, no list of materials, and no explanation. This is a classic tactic to pass controversial curriculum, software, or vendor contracts without parental scrutiny.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a red alert for hidden curriculum. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Vote NO on the bundled approval of Item 11.A. Every single curriculum and technology item must be listed and voted on separately and publicly.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Hidden Curriculum & Software
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Secret Vote on ‘Operations and Facilities Items’
Item 9.A asks the board to approve a block of ‘Operations and Facilities Items’ with zero description, documentation, or attachments provided. This is a blank check vote that completely bypasses public oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘I demand Item 9.A be tabled until a detailed list of all ‘Operations and Facilities Items’ is made public. We will not accept secret, bundled votes.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Bypassing Public Oversight
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Secret Payout to Settle Student Dispute
The board plans to approve a ‘Confidential Student Settlement’ for an unknown reason, paid from the general fund. While student privacy is important, parents deserve to know why the district is paying settlements and how much of their tax money is being used.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes. If it is truly confidential, email the Board to ask for the total cost and the general nature of the settlement (e.g., ‘special education dispute’) without revealing student identity.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Taxpayer Funds
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Financial Reports Hidden from Public Review
Item 8.A states the financial reports ‘will be added to the Final agenda,’ meaning they are not available for public review beforehand. Parents have a right to see where their money is going before the board meets to approve it.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand that all financial reports under Item 8.A be posted online for public review at least 24 hours before the meeting.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Lack of Financial Transparency
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Board President Can Unilaterally Limit Public Comment
The agenda states the President ‘reserves the right to limit discussion on any particular issue’ and can stop parents from speaking more than twice. This gives one person the power to shut down debate on controversial topics, silencing parental voices.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: At the meeting, watch how the President applies these rules. If parental comment on a key issue is cut short, be prepared to challenge the arbitrary use of this authority.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Right to Speak
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Item 12.A approves a student trip to a Model UN conference, but the attached file with details could not be reviewed. While often academic, these events can sometimes promote ‘Global Citizenship’ or other ideological agendas over civics.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Potential Ideological Influence
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