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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Memphis-Shelby County Schools. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Discipline Policy Replaced with Therapeutic ‘Trauma-Informed’ Model
The board is considering a major overhaul of the Student Conduct policy (6022) that replaces traditional discipline with a therapeutic framework. The policy is built on ideological concepts like ‘Social and Emotional Learning,’ ‘Trauma-Informed Discipline,’ and ‘Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs),’ which can excuse disruptive behavior and undermine classroom safety.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a First Reading of Policy 6022. We must stop it now. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Vote NO on the revisions to Policy 6022. Our schools need clear consequences and safe classrooms, not therapeutic jargon that excuses dangerous behavior.’
💰 Impact: Classroom Safety & Order
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District to Embed University Social Work Interns in Schools
Hidden in the Consent Agenda, Item 13.1 approves an agreement to place University of Mississippi social work graduate students in our schools to provide ‘social, emotional, and mental health’ services. This creates a pipeline for ideologically-trained activists to work directly with students, often without full parental knowledge or consent.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND A SEPARATE VOTE: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘I demand that Item 13.1, the agreement with the University of Mississippi, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a full discussion and a separate roll-call vote. Parents must have oversight of who is providing mental health services to our children.’
💰 Impact: Bypassing Parental Consent
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Mandatory ‘Digital Citizenship’ Training Raises Curriculum Concerns
Under policy revision 6031, the district will mandate ‘digital citizenship education’ for all students. While internet safety is important, ‘digital citizenship’ is often a Trojan horse for delivering Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and other ideological content without parental review.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link). ‘Regarding Policy 6031, I demand to know which specific curriculum will be used for the ‘digital citizenship education’ requirement. Parents must be able to review all materials before this policy is approved.’
💰 Impact: Hidden SEL Curriculum
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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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Board Proposes Expanding Public Comment Rights
A proposed revision to Policy 0000 would allow parents and citizens to speak on topics that are NOT on the official agenda. This is a significant expansion of free speech and accountability, giving parents a much stronger voice at meetings.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THIS WIN: Show up to the meeting to support the First Reading of Policy 0000. Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘I strongly support the proposed changes to Policy 0000 to allow public comment on non-agenda items. Please vote YES to protect and expand parental voice.’
✅ Why It Matters: Increased Board Accountability
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Moves to Limit K-5 Screen Time
The board is voting on a new policy, 5008, that prioritizes in-person instruction and limits the use of digital devices for K-5 students. This policy aims to minimize unnecessary screen time and prohibits social media access on district internet, a positive step toward protecting young learners.
How to Lock It In
SUPPORT THIS WIN: Email the Board (contact info on the district website) and attend the meeting to thank them for Policy 5008. ‘Thank you for prioritizing in-person learning and protecting our youngest students from excessive screen time. Please pass Policy 5008.’
✅ Why It Matters: Focus on Academics
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