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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Somers School District. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The Board is giving a second posting to a policy on “Grants and Bequests.” This policy could set the rules for accepting federal or private grants that often come with ideological strings attached, such as requirements to implement DEI or SEL programs.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘DBS CODE_ 3280 (1) copy.docx’ attached to Item 6.3 in the Official Agenda (linked above). Check if this policy makes it easier to accept grants with ideological requirements or reduces Board and parental oversight on grant applications.
💰 Impact: Federal Strings Attached
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The district is approving a list of payments (warrant) under the Consent Agenda, which bundles items for a single vote without discussion. The specific list of vendors and amounts is in an attachment that must be reviewed to ensure funds are not going to ideological consultants or vendors like Panorama Education.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘9:28:26 BOE Warrant’ attached to Item 6.1 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm who the district is paying. Contact the District Office to demand any large or questionable payments be pulled for a separate vote.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The Superintendent is presenting a new organizational chart. Parents should review this to see if new administrative roles are being created, such as a Director of Equity and Inclusion, which often drive ideological initiatives and divert funds from the classroom.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ’26-27 SPS Organizational Chart’ attached to Item 8.1 in the Official Agenda (linked above). Look for any new positions with titles related to ‘Equity,’ ‘Inclusion,’ ‘Restorative Practices,’ or ‘SEL’ and question the need and cost of these roles.
💰 Impact: New Bureaucratic Roles
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The Board is reviewing a policy about how meeting minutes are kept. This could impact the level of detail and transparency available to the public about the Board’s decisions and discussions, making it harder for parents to hold them accountable.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Somers 9326.1 copy.docx’ attached to Item 6.4 in the Official Agenda (linked above). Confirm this policy doesn’t reduce the detail required in public minutes or make them harder for parents to access.
💰 Impact: Reduced Transparency
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