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Summary — 3/9/2026:
Our monitoring of Mentor Exempted Village, Exempt School District has identified 7 agenda items that warrant community action.
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PRIORITY LEVEL 10
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Final Vote on Student Health Surveillance Policy
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📅 Vote Scheduled Mar 10, 2026
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The Board is taking a final vote on Policy 5330.02, which typically governs student health services. This policy could open the door to school-based health centers, mental health screenings, or data collection that bypasses parental consent. This is your last chance to stop it.
Recommended Action
Ultimatum: Call Board President Maggie Cook at (440) 974-5222: 'If you vote YES on Policy 5330.02, we will immediately launch a campaign to recall you. Vote NO and table this item indefinitely until parents can review and provide input.'
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💰 Cost: Hidden Future Costs (for new health services, data systems), Undefined Liability (privacy breaches)
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PRIORITY LEVEL 9
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New Policies Could Change Everything
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📅 First Reading Mar 10, 2026
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The Board is introducing a large set of new policies from NEOLA for a first reading. These documents (412 KB) are the blueprint for how the district will operate, potentially impacting parental rights, curriculum, and student privacy. You need to review these before they become permanent.
Recommended Action
INVESTIGATE: Review the 'BOE Neola Policies - First Reading.pdf' attached in the Official Agenda linked above to determine if it contains sensitive policy changes. Then, email Board President Maggie Cook (call (440) 974-5222 for email) demanding a public workshop to discuss these policies.
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💰 Cost: Undefined Liability (potential for future legal costs, program costs)
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PRIORITY LEVEL 8
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Hiding Critical Votes in the 'Consent Agenda'
The Board is trying to sneak multiple significant items past you in a single 'Consent Agenda' vote (Items 6.A and 6.B). This bundle includes a federal grant with potential data mandates, a questionable use of COVID funds, and a renewal for student data software. They are banking on you not reading the fine print.
Recommended Action
Stand up during Public Comment (either 5.A or 11.A) and read this script: 'I demand the Ohio AG Grant (6.A), the van purchase (6.B.1), and the Classkick renewal (6.B.3) be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and roll-call votes. Why are you trying to pass these controversial items without public debate?'
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💰 Cost: Unknown (Hiding multiple contracts and policy implications)
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PRIORITY LEVEL 7
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Federal Safety Grant, Hidden Strings
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📅 Vote Scheduled Mar 10, 2026
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The Board is accepting a $30,419 federal 'School Safety Grant' as part of the Consent Agenda. These grants often mandate data collection, surveillance, or 'restorative justice' programs. The details are in the attached file, but the Board is trying to approve it without public discussion.
Recommended Action
Procedural Demand: Email Superintendent Craig Heath at heath@mentorschools.org: 'I demand the Ohio Attorney General's School Safety Grant (Item 6.A) be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. The public deserves to know what data will be collected and how it will be used.'
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💰 Cost: $30,419.56 (Federal Strings Attached), Hidden Future Costs (for mandated programs)
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PRIORITY LEVEL 6
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Renewing Student Data Tracking Software
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📅 Vote Scheduled Mar 10, 2026
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The Board is renewing a 'Classkick Pro' subscription, an online learning platform. These platforms can collect extensive student data on performance and behavior. The 'Pro' version likely includes advanced data analytics, raising serious privacy concerns for your child's information.
Recommended Action
Public Question: Email Superintendent Craig Heath at heath@mentorschools.org: 'Regarding the Classkick Pro renewal (Item 6.B.3), who owns the student data collected by this vendor? Please provide the specific data privacy agreement and opt-out form for parents before this is voted on.'
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💰 Cost: Unknown (Potential for data breaches, future vendor lock-in)
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PRIORITY LEVEL 5
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COVID Funds for a New Van
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📅 Vote Scheduled Mar 10, 2026
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The Board plans to spend $60,290 of federal CARES (COVID relief) funds to buy a new Ford Transit Van. These funds were meant to address educational disruptions from the pandemic, not for general vehicle purchases. This is a questionable use of taxpayer money.
Recommended Action
Public Question: Email Treasurer William Wade (Contact District Office at (440) 974-5222 for email): 'Regarding the van purchase (Item 6.B.1), how does a new van directly address COVID-related educational disruptions, as mandated by CARES Act funding? Please provide a detailed justification.'
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💰 Cost: $60,290.00 (Misallocated Federal Funds)
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PRIORITY LEVEL 4
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Small Grant, Ideological Footprint
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📅 Vote Scheduled Mar 10, 2026
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A $400 grant for 'Cards of Kindness' is being accepted by the 'PBIS Committee.' PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) is a framework often linked to Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and can introduce ideological concepts into student behavior management. This indicates an SEL-adjacent program is active in the district.
Recommended Action
Monitor: Track the activities of the 'PBIS Committee' for future scope creep into SEL or 'restorative justice' programs. No immediate action required beyond vigilance.
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💰 Cost: Hidden Future Costs (potential for expansion of SEL programs)
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🏛️ District Leadership
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Do more than watch. Act.
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by Heritage Action Sentinel Engine V2.0 • Source: Regular Meeting of the Board of Education at the Fine Arts Center at 600 PM-[03-10-2026].pdf
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