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Summary — 3/9/2026:
Our monitoring of Jefferson Local, Local School District has identified 4 agenda items that warrant community action.
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PRIORITY LEVEL 8
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Hiding Key Votes in the 'Consent Agenda'
The Superintendent has bundled multiple significant items—new administrative contracts, a union agreement, and policy changes—into a single 'consent' vote (Section H). This is a classic bureaucratic trick to prevent public discussion and pass controversial items without a separate, recorded vote for each one.
Recommended Action
Procedural Demand: Email Board President Whitney Duemmel: 'I demand that all items under Section H (Superintendent Items) be removed from the Consent Agenda. The public deserves a separate discussion and roll-call vote on personnel contracts, the union MOA, and policy changes.'
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💰 Cost: Reduced Transparency
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PRIORITY LEVEL 7
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New 'Director of Pathways' Bureaucrat Created
The Board is creating a new, high-level administrative position: 'Director of Academics & Pathways Education' (Item H.1.3). This title is often a backdoor for non-academic programming that pushes ideology instead of focusing on core subjects. The salary and job duties are not disclosed in the agenda.
Recommended Action
Email Superintendent Jessica Mamais at jmamais@westjeff.org: 'I demand the contract for the 'Director of Academics & Pathways Education' be pulled from the Consent Agenda. The public deserves to know the salary, job description, and purpose of this new role before it is approved.'
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💰 Cost: Undisclosed Salary + Benefits
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PRIORITY LEVEL 6
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Removing Penalties for Skipping School
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📅 First Reading on March 10, 2026
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The board is voting to eliminate the driver's license suspension penalty for students who are habitually truant (Policy JED). This removes a key real-world consequence for skipping school, signaling that attendance is not a priority. This is a step towards 'restorative' discipline that weakens standards and accountability.
Recommended Action
Call Board President Whitney Duemmel at (614) 879-7654: 'Why are you voting to remove consequences for truancy under Item F.2? Weakening attendance rules hurts students and the school's academic standing. Vote NO on changing Policy JED.'
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💰 Cost: Reduced Accountability
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PRIORITY LEVEL 5
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New Policy on Giving Students Drugs
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📅 First Reading on March 10, 2026
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A proposed revision to Policy JHCD includes 'new required language on administering over-the-counter drugs.' This could open the door for school staff to give students medication without explicit, case-by-case parental consent. The specific details are buried in an attached policy document, not open for review.
Recommended Action
INVESTIGATE: Review the file 'JHCD.3.10.26.pdf' attached in the Official Agenda. We must verify this policy change does not weaken parental consent rights before school staff can administer any medication to a child.
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💰 Cost: Potential Parental Rights Violation
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