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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Waterford UHS School District. We found 9 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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New Policy Allows AI Surveillance in Bathrooms, Locker Rooms
Under the proposed Neola Policy Update (Item 7.B), Policy 7440.02 would authorize using AI-powered “smart sensors” for video surveillance and monitoring. The policy explicitly lists restrooms and locker rooms as potential locations for this technology, creating a massive invasion of student privacy.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a first reading of Item 7.B. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and sign up for public comment. Demand the board strike ‘restrooms’ and ‘locker rooms’ from Policy 7440.02. Our children’s privacy is not negotiable.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Board to Consider Policy Defining “Sex” to Include Gender Identity
As part of the Neola policy updates in Item 7.B, the Board is reviewing its non-discrimination policies. Policy 2266 (Title IX) and the new employment policy (1422) both address the definition of “sex.” The overview for Policy 2266 notes that recent court action allows the district to *remove* explicit references to “sexual orientation and gender identity,” presenting an opportunity for the Board to affirm the biological definition of sex.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND CLARITY: This is a first reading for Item 7.B. Contact the Board (contact info on district website) and urge them to adopt the option presented in the Neola update for Policy 2266 to remove ‘sexual orientation and gender identity’ from the definition of ‘sex.’ The Board should affirm policy based on biological reality, not contested ideology.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Biological Reality in Policy
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Pays $8,159 for “Wellness” Teacher Training
The district paid Solution Tree, Inc. a total of $8,159 for “Wellness Professional Development,” found in the bills list. This type of training often serves as a gateway for introducing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and other psychological programming into the classroom, shifting focus away from academics.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: This payment was buried in the bills list on the Consent Agenda (Item 5.A). Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask: ‘What specific “Wellness” content did Solution Tree, Inc. provide to our teachers for $8,159? Parents have a right to review all professional development materials that shape classroom instruction.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $8,159
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Unvetted “Professional Development” Vendor Paid $750
The district paid $750 to “Rooted Wings, LLC” for “Professional Dev Admin” using Title II funds, found in the bills list. The vendor’s name suggests a focus on SEL or “whole child” philosophies, but the description is too vague to be sure.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask: ‘Regarding the $750 payment to Rooted Wings, LLC in Consent Agenda Item 5.A, what services were provided? Please provide a copy of the contract and any training materials used.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $750 (Federal Strings Attached)
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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 District Goal Focuses on Measurable Reading Growth
The district’s primary academic goal for the year (Item 7.D) is to ensure 100% of students demonstrate growth in reading, using the PreACT and ACT as a common measure. This is a fantastic return to focusing on core academic skills with a clear, measurable, and transparent goal.
How to Lock It In
APPLAUD THE FOCUS: Email the Board (contact info on district website) to praise the clear, data-driven academic goal outlined in Item 7.D. Publicly thanking them for prioritizing reading reinforces this as a community value and encourages them to continue this focus.
✅ Why It Matters: Return to Academics
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| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
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New Policies Strengthen Parental Right to Opt-Out of Lessons
Proposed updates to policies 2510 and 2521 (Item 7.B) would require the district to provide parents with timely notice of any instructional materials that might conflict with their sincerely held religious beliefs. The policies also create a formal process for parents to opt their child out and receive an alternative assignment.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: This is a first reading of Item 7.B. Email the Board (contact info on district website) and show up to the meeting to voice strong support for the new parental notification and opt-out language in policies 2510 and 2521. This sets a powerful precedent.
✅ Why It Matters: Parental Rights Affirmed
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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Proposed AI Policy Includes Strong Student Data Protections
The Neola Policy Update (Item 7.B) includes a new Artificial Intelligence policy (7540.08) that explicitly prohibits using public AI tools for any task involving student data. It also requires strict contracts with vendors to prevent them from using our kids’ data to train their AI models.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to the meeting for Item 7.B and thank the Board for including strong data privacy language in the proposed AI policies, specifically 7540.08. Publicly supporting these specific protections makes them harder to weaken or remove later.
✅ Why It Matters: Strengthened Privacy
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Pushes to Expand Career and Technical Education
Item 7.A is a report highlighting a gap in technical dual-credit courses like welding, construction, and automotive service compared to regional peers. The administration is recommending the Board push to get more of these practical, career-focused courses articulated for college credit, saving families money and preparing students for real-world jobs.
How to Lock It In
APPLAUD THE FOCUS: Show up or email the Board to strongly support the recommendation in Item 7.A. Thank them for prioritizing high-demand career and technical education that provides students with valuable skills and saves families tuition money.
✅ Why It Matters: Focus on Core Skills
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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District Strengthens Parental Notification for Health Screenings
The proposed update to Policy 5310 (Item 7.B) requires the district to provide parents with advance written notification for health services and non-emergency invasive physical examinations. This change increases transparency and ensures parents are informed before the school conducts any health-related screenings on their child.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THE WIN: During public comment for Item 7.B, thank the board for strengthening parental notification in Policy 5310. Getting this on the record reinforces the importance of parental consent in all health-related matters at school.
✅ Why It Matters: Increased Transparency
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