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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Massillon City. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Spends $52,800 on “Capturing Kids’ Hearts” SEL Program
Hidden in the check register (check #128110), the district is paying $52,800 to “Capturing Kids’ Hearts” for staff training. This is a well-known Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program that focuses on relationship-building and behavioral modification over core academics.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a massive, unannounced SEL implementation. Email Treasurer Ryker Locke at rlocke@massillonschools.org and call the Board at (330) 830-3900: ‘I demand to know why $52,800 is being spent on the “Capturing Kids’ Hearts” SEL program without a public curriculum review. We will not fund social engineering in our schools.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $52,800
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Board Limits Public Comment to 20 Minutes Total
The Board’s public participation policy, po0169.1, limits the entire public comment period to just 20 minutes for all speakers combined, unless the Board votes to extend it. This severely restricts parents’ ability to voice concerns on important issues before a vote.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND YOUR RIGHT TO SPEAK: Call Board President Thomas Radel at (330) 830-3900 and email Treasurer Ryker Locke at rlocke@massillonschools.org. ‘Regarding Item 4, Policy po0169.1 must be revised. A 20-minute time limit for all public comment is an unacceptable restriction on parental speech and community oversight.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Suppressed Parent Voices
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Funds “Family Support Specialist” Position
The check register (check #128093) shows a payment of $21,916.22 to the Stark County ESC for a “Family Support Specialist.” These roles can act as a bridge for government services into the home, potentially collecting sensitive family data and undermining parental authority.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email Treasurer Ryker Locke at rlocke@massillonschools.org: ‘Regarding check #128093, what is the exact job description for the Family Support Specialist? Parents must have the right to opt-out of any services or data collection associated with this role.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Family’s Privacy
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Science Trip to Belize Framed Around Climate Activism
Item 8.A approves a student trip to Belize focused on “Conservation from Ridge to Reef.” The itinerary, run by EF Tours, includes activities centered on “climate-smart farming,” “plastic pollution,” and the “human impact on oceans,” prioritizing an activist viewpoint over objective science.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Contact Superintendent Paul Salvino (via district office at (330) 830-3900). ‘Regarding Item 8.A, what is the academic vetting process for the EF Tours curriculum on the Belize trip? Parents need assurance that this is a science trip, not a platform for climate activism.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Ideological Tourism
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Budgets $5,000 for “District Care Team”
The Activity Fund budget (Item 6.E) allocates $5,000 for a “District Care Team.” These teams are often used to implement behavioral and mental health interventions (like MTSS or SEL) and can operate without full parental knowledge or consent.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND A CLEAR POLICY: Contact the District Office at (330) 830-3900. ‘Regarding the $5,000 for the District Care Team in Item 6.E, what is the district’s policy on parental notification and consent before a child is referred to this team for any intervention?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $5,000
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Item 7.A is for the “Massillon Public Library Alternative Tax Budget.” The agenda provides no details, and the attached file could not be reviewed, making it impossible to know the financial impact or what policy changes might be included.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Tax Budget Forms – 2027.pdf’ attached to Item 7.A in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes or significant tax implications for district residents.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Tax Impact
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