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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Guilford County Schools. We found 8 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Board Proposes to End Direct Appeals from Parents
The revised School Assignment policy (4150) changes the appeals process for transfer denials. Instead of appealing to a Board of Education panel, parents will now appeal to a “hearing officer and staff panel” appointed by the Superintendent. This removes elected officials from the direct hearing, forcing parents to plead their case to unelected staff instead.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details). ‘Do not approve the changes to the appeals process in Policy 4150. Parents have a right to appeal directly to the elected officials who represent them, not to a panel of unelected staff.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Access to Elected Officials
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District to Judge Contractors on ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ History
The district is adding a “Diversity and Inclusion” section to its policy for pre-qualifying construction bidders (Policy 9115). Contractors will now be required to report their history of using Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) to be eligible for projects. This injects identity politics into financial decisions and may prioritize social agendas over getting the best value for taxpayers.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details). ‘Regarding Policy 9115, construction contracts should be awarded based on merit, quality, and cost, not on a contractor’s “Diversity and Inclusion” history. Vote NO on adding ideological litmus tests for bidders.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer Dollars for DEI
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New ‘Chronic Absenteeism’ Policy Opens Door to Family Surveillance
The new attendance policy (4400) introduces a focus on “Chronic Absenteeism,” defined as missing 10% of school days for any reason, excused or not. This policy directs administrators to identify “barriers to attendance,” which can be a pretext for intrusive data collection, home visits, and interventions through the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) without full parental consent.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details). ‘Regarding Policy 4400, what specific “barriers to attendance” will the district investigate? Parents must have the right to refuse any home visits or data collection related to the Chronic Absenteeism policy.’
💰 Impact: Your Family’s Privacy
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The agenda lists a revision to Policy 6402/8450 “Equal Opportunity Contracting,” but the text of the policy was not provided in the board packet. Policies with this title can introduce DEI requirements, preferences, or quotas for district contracts, which can divert funds based on identity politics rather than merit.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item VIII attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains new DEI or identity-based requirements for district contractors.
💰 Impact: Potential DEI Quotas
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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DEI Language Added to District Hiring Policy
The revised personnel policy (7100) adds a commitment to a “diverse and inclusive workforce.” It directs the district to design recruitment programs that “encourage a diverse pool of qualified applicants,” embedding DEI principles into the district’s hiring philosophy.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details). ‘Regarding Policy 7100, will the goal of a “diverse pool” of applicants lead to hiring decisions based on identity rather than merit? The most qualified candidate should be hired, period.’
💰 Impact: Ideological Hiring
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Ideological Language Added to School Choice and Assignment Policies
Revisions to the Choice Schools (3104) and School Assignment (4150) policies add new language about preventing students from being “isolated based on the student’s identity.” This vague term is often used as a placeholder for gender identity and other ideological concepts, embedding them into the core rules of how schools are organized.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details). ‘Regarding Policies 3104 and 4150, please provide a clear, written definition of the term “identity.” Parents deserve to know exactly what this term means before it becomes official policy.’
💰 Impact: Ideological Framework
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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Major Win: Policy Guarantees Parental Right to Restrict Library Books
The revised policy for selecting instructional materials (3200) includes a powerful provision: any parent’s written request to prohibit their child from borrowing specific library books will be “automatically granted.” This is a clear victory for parental rights, giving parents direct control over what their own child can access in the library.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up to thank the Board for the parental rights protections in revised Policy 3200. This is a model policy that should be shared with chapters in neighboring districts as a precedent to fight for.
✅ Why It Matters: N/A – Parental Rights Win
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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Win: Board Proposes Repeal of Race-Based Contracting Quotas
The board is proposing to completely repeal Policy 9125, which mandates a “verifiable goal of 12.46% for participation by Minority, Women, and Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Owned Business Enterprises.” Repealing this policy is a major victory for taxpayers, moving the district away from identity-based quotas and toward awarding contracts based on merit and value.
How to Lock It In
PACK THE ROOM TO SUPPORT: Show up to support the repeal of Item XII, Policy 9125. Thank the board for removing divisive, race-based quotas from district contracting and urge them to ensure all future contracts are awarded solely on merit.
✅ Why It Matters: N/A – Taxpayer Win
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