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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for York 03. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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New Grading Policy May Prohibit Failing Grades
Under the proposed new grading guidelines (Policy IKA), a student ‘may not be assigned a failing grade in a content area or be retained at grade level based on English language proficiency.’ This policy appears to lower academic standards for one group of students, potentially passing them along without mastering the material.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link) regarding Item VIII.A. Ask: ‘Does this policy mean a student who cannot read, write, or do math in English will be passed to the next grade? Uphold equal standards for all students.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Lowered Academic Standards
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The agenda lists ‘Personnel Recommendations’ under the Consent Agenda but provides no details or attachments. This lack of transparency could be used to approve controversial hires, such as DEI officers, without public scrutiny.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand that item V.B, ‘Personnel Recommendations,’ be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and public vote. Parents have a right to know who the district is hiring with their tax dollars.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Hires
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is holding a first read for Policy IKADD on ‘Content & Credit Recovery,’ but the policy text was not included in the agenda packet. Credit recovery programs are often used to lower academic standards and pass students who have not mastered the material, so this policy requires close inspection.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for Item VIII.B to confirm whether it contains policy changes that weaken academic requirements for graduation.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Lowered Graduation Standards
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Adopts ‘Tiered Intervention’ Framework
The district is presenting its ‘Theory of Action’ instructional plan, which is built on ‘Tier 1 Instruction’ and ’90-Day Plans.’ These are core components of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, which is often used as a vehicle to implement Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and behavioral interventions without direct parental consent.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link) about Items XI.B-E. Ask: ‘What specific SEL curriculum and behavioral interventions are included in the MTSS/Tier 1 framework, and what is the explicit opt-out process for parents?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: SEL by Stealth
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Moves to Ban ‘No-Zero’ Grading Floors
The new grading guidelines for grades 3-12 implement a recent South Carolina law that bans the practice of assigning minimum grades (e.g., a 50%) for work that is not turned in or earns a lower score. This is a major win for academic honesty, ensuring grades reflect a student’s actual performance.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for implementing the new state law banning grade floors in Item VIII.A. This restores accountability and ensures grades mean something again. Get this on the record so it can’t be reversed.
✅ Why It Matters: Restored Academic Integrity
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| Win (LEVEL 5) |
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District Strengthens Financial Oversight of Parent Groups
The board is finalizing Policy LEB, which requires non-school support organizations like PTOs and booster clubs to submit bylaws and undergo an annual independent financial audit. This policy increases financial transparency and protects parent donations from mismanagement.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link) to thank them for passing Policy LEB on its second read. This is a common-sense policy that protects parent funds and should be a model for other districts.
✅ Why It Matters: Increased Accountability
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