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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Montgomery County Public Schools. We found 8 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Board Moves to Silence Engaged Parents, Prioritize Unions
The Board is changing its public comment rules to silence engaged parents and prioritize union voices. The new rules give speaking priority to people who haven’t spoken recently, punishing parents who track issues week after week, while carving out special, guaranteed speaking slots for employee unions.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM. Email the Board at BOE@mcpsmd.org: ‘Vote NO on the Board Handbook updates in Item 8.40. These changes silence parents while giving preferential treatment to unions. The public comment process must be fair and open to all.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Parent Voice
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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School-Based Social Services for Children From Birth
The district is accepting $330,000 to fund a “Judy Center,” which provides “parenting education” and “social service support” to families with children from birth to age five. This program extends the school’s reach directly into the home, positioning the district as a social services provider and undermining parental authority.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board at BOE@mcpsmd.org: ‘Pull Item 8.21 from the Consent Agenda. Parents do not need the school district to teach them how to be parents. Vote NO on accepting the Judy Center grant funds.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Family’s Autonomy
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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$7.4M to Outsource Career Counseling to Outside Groups
The board is approving a $7.4 million expenditure for “career counseling” run by outside workforce development groups, as required by a state mandate. This outsources a key guidance function, potentially exposing students to biased career tracking and ideological influences without direct parental oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board at BOE@mcpsmd.org: ‘Regarding Item 8.16, who are these workforce partners and what curriculum will they use to advise our children? This item must be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a full public discussion.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $7.4M (State Mandate)
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Changes to “Wellness” Policy Hidden from Public
The Board is amending its “Wellness” policy, but the text of the changes has not been provided in the agenda packet. Policies with “Wellness” in the title are often used to introduce controversial programs like mental health screenings or Social Emotional Learning without full transparency.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 9.1 attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes. Email the Board at BOE@mcpsmd.org: ‘Parents have a right to see the proposed changes to Policy JPG on Wellness before you vote. Please table this item until the full text is made public.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Board to Change Rules for Parent Appeals and Hearings
The Board is taking action on the rules for appeals and hearings, but the proposed changes are not included in the agenda packet. These rules determine how parents can challenge district decisions, and any changes could limit their due process rights.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 9.2 attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see how the rules for appeals are changing. Email the Board at BOE@mcpsmd.org: ‘The public must be able to review changes to Policy BLB on appeals and hearings before a vote. Please postpone action on this item.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Due Process
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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New Field Trip Policy Proposed Without Public Text
The Board is voting on a policy for field trips and student travel, but the text of the policy is not attached. This could introduce changes to parental consent, liability, or the types of organizations students are allowed to travel with.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 9.3 attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to review the new field trip policy. Email the Board at BOE@mcpsmd.org: ‘What changes are being made to the field trip policy? Parents need to see the text of Policy IPD before it is approved.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Liability
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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$2M Contract for Supplemental Online Curriculum
The district is extending a nearly $2 million contract with IXL Learning for supplemental math and now English Language Arts. While presented as academic support, these platforms can embed Social Emotional Learning (SEL) content that parents should have the right to review before it’s used with their children.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Email the Board at BOE@mcpsmd.org: ‘Regarding Item 8.10, I demand the right to review all English Language Arts content from IXL Learning for ideological bias before it is used in the classroom. Please provide a clear opt-out process for this supplemental curriculum.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $1,981,375
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District Promotes “Restorative Approaches” to Bullying
This recognition of Bullying Prevention Month explicitly promotes “restorative approaches.” This often translates to policies that reduce consequences for bullies, keeping them in the classroom and compromising the safety of other students.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE QUESTION: Email the Board at BOE@mcpsmd.org: ‘Regarding Item 8.29, what does “restorative approaches” mean for a student who is being bullied? Parents want clear consequences for bullying, not therapy sessions for the bully.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Student Safety & Discipline
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