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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Johnston Comm School District. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Reviewing “MTSS” Data and Policies
In reviewing new education laws, the district has specifically noted a need to examine “MTSS data.” Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is often used to collect non-academic data on students for behavioral and emotional interventions, sometimes without full parental knowledge or consent.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board and Superintendent: ‘Regarding the review of HF 2610, what specific changes are being considered for the district’s MTSS policy? Parents must have the right to review all non-academic data collected on their children and opt-out of any interventions.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Data
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District May Use Tax Dollars for Political Lobbying
The committee is discussing creating a resolution on its “Legislative Priorities.” This could lead to the district using public funds and its official position to lobby for or against state laws, potentially opposing parental rights legislation.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR: The next meeting is January 14, 2027. Attend to see what legislative priorities they propose. Email the Board to insist that any resolution must prioritize parental rights and academic excellence, not political agendas.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 10) |
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Major Win: State Law Removes “Multicultural and Gender Fair” Ideology from Curriculum
State law HF 2670 has removed the “Multicultural and Gender Fair” language from state curriculum standards. It also removes “healthy emotional and social habits” (SEL) and “human growth & development” from Kindergarten requirements. This is a critical victory for returning schools to academic focus.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Email the Board. ‘We strongly support the academic focus of HF 2670. We expect the district’s curriculum review to fully remove all materials and training related to the old ‘Multicultural and Gender Fair’ and Kindergarten SEL standards, with full transparency for parents.’
✅ Why It Matters: Restored Academic Focus
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| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
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Victory for Kids: New Law Limits K-5 Screen Time to 60 Minutes
State law HF 2676 mandates a limit of 60 minutes of screen time per day for students in grades K-5. This law protects young children from excessive technology use in the classroom and empowers parents to hold the district accountable.
How to Lock It In
ENFORCE THE WIN: Email the Board: ‘We fully support the screen time limits in HF 2676. Please provide parents with the district’s official implementation and enforcement plan, including how the 60-minute limit will be tracked and reported for each K-5 classroom.’
✅ Why It Matters: Protecting Childhood
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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State Law Protects Parents from False Child Abuse Claims
New state law HF 2256 protects parents from being accused of child abuse if they are unable to find appropriate mental health care for their child. This is a major victory, preventing the state from punishing parents for a failing healthcare system.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Thank state legislators for passing HF 2256. At the next board meeting, ask the board to publicly affirm their understanding and implementation of this law to ensure counselors and staff cannot misuse the system against struggling families.
✅ Why It Matters: Parental Rights Protected
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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New Law Mandates Reporting of “Grooming Behavior” by Staff
State law SF 273 now requires mandatory reporting of any school employee who engages in “grooming behavior” toward a student. This provides a critical tool for protecting children and holding predatory adults accountable.
How to Lock It In
SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION: Email the Board to thank them for recognizing this important new law. Ask them to confirm that this training will be given to all staff at the beginning of the school year, and that parents will be notified of the policy.
✅ Why It Matters: Student Safety
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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School Choice Win: Funding Now Follows Students to Charter Schools
New law HF 2754 ensures that Teacher Salary Supplement funds follow students who choose to attend a charter school, instead of staying with the resident district. This is a victory for school choice, making charter schools a more viable option for families seeking alternatives.
How to Lock It In
DEFEND SCHOOL CHOICE: Be aware that the district may frame this as a financial loss. If this comes up in budget discussions, remind the board that this isn’t a loss, but rather tax dollars following the educational choices parents make for their own children.
✅ Why It Matters: Money Follows the Child
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