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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Boyertown Area SD. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Secret “Confidential Settlement Agreements” on Consent Agenda
The board is voting to approve two “Confidential Settlement Agreements” hidden on the consent agenda (Item 8.F). Parents have no idea what lawsuits or disputes are being settled with taxpayer money, or if these settlements involve student safety or staff misconduct.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email Board President Anthony Panarello and Superintendent Dr. Scott Davidheiser (contact info on district website): ‘Pull Item 8.F, the Confidential Settlement Agreements, from the Consent Agenda. The public has a right to know why taxpayer money is being spent on secret settlements before you vote.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Taxpayer Funds
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Restrictive Public Comment Sign-Up Policy
The district requires parents to register to speak by 1:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. This rule can prevent parents who learn about an issue last-minute from addressing the board, effectively silencing them before they can even get to the meeting.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND FLEXIBILITY: Email the Board Secretary, Sandy Kramer, at skramer@boyertownasd.org: ‘The 1 p.m. sign-up deadline for public comment disenfranchises busy parents. We demand the board allow in-person sign-ups until the meeting begins to ensure all voices can be heard.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Parent Voice
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Student Data Collection Tools Hidden in Consent Agenda
The district is renewing contracts with “Smart Futures” and “IXL,” two digital platforms that create personalized career plans and monitor student progress (Item 8.G). These tools collect significant amounts of student data, and approving them in a bundled vote prevents public discussion about data privacy.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Email Superintendent Dr. Scott Davidheiser (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 8.G, what specific student data is collected by Smart Futures and IXL, who is it shared with, and for how long is it stored? Please provide the parental consent and opt-out forms for this data collection before the contract is renewed.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Data
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Policy Opens Door for Activist Student Clubs
The district is adopting Policy 122.1, which allows for “student-initiated” clubs that are not sponsored by the school. While this policy is required by federal law and protects groups like Bible studies, it is also the mechanism used to establish controversial activist clubs that may operate under the radar without direct school oversight of their content.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR & ENGAGE: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Policy 122.1, we expect the district to vigorously enforce the provision that outside adults cannot direct, conduct, or regularly attend these club meetings. Parents must be vigilant about what clubs are being formed at their children’s schools under this policy.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Activist Club Access
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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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New Policy Requires Balanced “Current Events” Discussions
The board is introducing a new policy (119) on teaching current events that explicitly requires balanced presentations and forbids teachers from indoctrinating or persuading students to a particular point of view. This is a strong protection against one-sided political activism in the classroom.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up or email the Board (contact info on district website) to thank them for Policy 119. Publicly supporting this policy makes it harder for it to be weakened or ignored later. Let’s get this on the record as a model for other districts.
✅ Why It Matters: Protecting Academic Integrity
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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New Policy Protects Student Athletes from Exploitation
The new athletics policy (123) includes rules for “Name, Image, and Likeness” (NIL) deals. Crucially, it prohibits all district employees, coaches, and booster clubs from arranging or paying for student NIL deals, protecting students from being exploited or pressured by adults in positions of authority at the school.
How to Lock It In
SUPPORT & AMPLIFY: Email the Board (contact info on district website) to thank them for the strong protective language in Policy 123 regarding NIL. This common-sense rule prevents conflicts of interest and protects kids; it should be a model for other districts.
✅ Why It Matters: Student Athlete Protection
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