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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Utica Community Schools. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Hidden ‘Early Childhood Curriculum’ Purchase
A vague item for “Early Childhood Curriculum Needs” is bundled for approval on the consent agenda. This prevents public review of materials that could introduce Social Emotional Learning (SEL) or other ideological concepts to the district’s youngest students.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘Pull Item 8.B.2, Early Childhood Curriculum Needs, from the consent agenda. Parents have a right to review all curriculum materials before they are purchased, especially for our youngest learners.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague ‘Teacher Resources’ Contract on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve a contract for “Teacher Resources” without providing any details on the vendor, cost, or content. Bundling this on the consent agenda is a common way to pass spending on controversial curriculum materials without public discussion.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘I demand Item 8.B.1, Teacher Resources, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Parents deserve to know which vendors and materials are being purchased with our tax dollars.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Last-Minute ‘Hand Carry’ Report Hides Information from Parents
The board is presenting a “Welcome Back Report” as a “hand carry” item, meaning it will not be available for public review before the meeting. This tactic prevents parents from scrutinizing the report’s contents and preparing informed public comments.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘Why is Item 6.A, the Welcome Back Report, being withheld from the public until the meeting? All non-confidential documents should be posted with the agenda for public review.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Blocked Public Scrutiny
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Sending Delegates to State Lobbying Group
The board is certifying delegates to the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB). These taxpayer-funded associations often lobby the state legislature for policies that undermine local control and parental rights, using our own district’s dues and delegates to do so.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE QUESTION: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘Regarding Item 12.A, what is the MASB’s official platform on parental rights in education? Will our delegates be instructed to represent the parents of this district or the lobbying priorities of the MASB?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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