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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Berea City. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Seeks to Block Parent-Placed Recorders on Children
While new Policy 7540.10 has privacy wins, it also states the district’s ‘default position’ is to deny parent requests to place a recording device on their child. This could block parents of non-verbal or special needs children from using tools to ensure their child’s safety and document potential abuse.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND A CHANGE: Call Board President Ana Chapman at (216) 898-8300 regarding Policy 7540.10. ‘The default denial of parent-placed recording devices is unacceptable. This must be a case-by-case decision, especially for protecting non-verbal and special needs students. Do not create a policy that shields abusers.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Child Safety at Risk
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
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New Policy Prohibits Using Tax Dollars for Levy Campaigns
The district is introducing new Policy 6100, which explicitly forbids using public funds to support or oppose a levy, bond, or political candidate. This prevents the district from using your tax dollars to campaign for higher taxes.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THIS WIN: Call Board President Ana Chapman at (216) 898-8300 to express strong support for new Policy 6100 under Agenda Item B.1. ‘Thank you for ensuring our tax dollars will not be used to fund the district’s own political campaigns for levies and bonds. Please pass this policy immediately.’
✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Protection
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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Policy Protects Staff from Ideological Coercion
The district is revising Policy 2265 to prohibit requiring employees or applicants to agree with specific political beliefs or ideologies. It also bans conditioning employment on the passage of a levy or bond, protecting staff from being forced to campaign for tax increases.
How to Lock It In
SUPPORT THIS WIN: Call Board President Ana Chapman at (216) 898-8300 to thank the committee for strengthening Policy 2265. ‘Thank you for protecting teachers from ideological litmus tests and ensuring they are not forced to campaign for tax levies. Please ensure this policy is adopted without changes.’
✅ Why It Matters: Protects Teacher Conscience
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New Policy Bans Student Use of AI Spy Glasses
The district is adopting a new policy, 7540.10, that prohibits students from possessing AI-enabled wearable devices like camera glasses on campus. The policy also bans the use of biometric identification technology (like facial recognition) on students, protecting their privacy from new forms of surveillance.
How to Lock It In
SUPPORT THIS PROTECTION: Call Board President Ana Chapman at (216) 898-8300 to support the privacy protections in new Policy 7540.10. ‘Thank you for banning AI spy glasses for students and prohibiting facial recognition technology. These are critical protections for our children’s privacy.’
✅ Why It Matters: Student Privacy Protected
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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New Policy Requires Disclosure of Tech Vendor Contracts
Revised Policy 8330 will now require the district to annually notify parents about contracts with technology providers (like curriculum or testing companies) that access student data. This notice must identify the vendor, what data is shared, and how parents can inspect the full contract.
How to Lock It In
APPLAUD TRANSPARENCY: Call Board President Ana Chapman at (216) 898-8300 to support the new transparency requirements in Policy 8330. ‘Thank you for requiring annual notification to parents about tech vendors accessing our children’s data. This is a critical step for transparency and accountability.’
✅ Why It Matters: Your Child’s Data
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