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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Bucks County Technical High School. We found 8 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Pays for Student Surveillance Software
A payment of $6,274 was made to Navigate360, a company whose ‘school safety’ software often includes student surveillance, behavioral threat assessments, and SEL tracking. Parents need to know exactly what data is being collected on their children, who has access to it, and why.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: Email the Board and sign up for public comment: ‘The payment to Navigate360 in the bill list raises serious privacy concerns. We demand a public presentation on what student data this system collects, who has access to it, and a clear opt-out process for parents.’
💰 Impact: $6,274.57
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Pays Vendor for ‘Social Work Services’
The district paid $3,080 to Lakeside, a provider known for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and ‘trauma-informed’ psychological programming. This payment, listed under ‘Social Work Services’, suggests the district is outsourcing student mental and emotional services to an external ideological group without direct parental oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Regarding the $3,080 payment to Lakeside for ‘Prof Educ Services’ under Social Work, what specific services were provided to students or staff, and was parental consent obtained for any student interaction?’
💰 Impact: $3,080.16
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Agenda item 13.H, ‘Accept Grant,’ provides no dollar amount, funding source, or purpose. Federal and state grants often come with ideological strings attached, such as mandating specific DEI or SEL programs that the district would not otherwise adopt.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 13.H attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the grant’s source and requirements. If no details are provided, contact the Board: ‘Regarding Item 13.H, what is the source of this grant, what is the dollar amount, and what specific programs does it mandate?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed (Ideological Strings?)
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Spends $6,000 on Online Curriculum
The district is paying $6,000 to Edmentum, a major provider of online courses and credit recovery software. This represents a significant investment in screen-based learning that replaces direct teacher instruction, and these platforms are often used to introduce SEL concepts.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Regarding the $6,000 payment to Edmentum, please provide the non-vendor-funded evidence of this product’s academic efficacy. How many hours per day will students spend on this platform instead of with a live teacher?’
💰 Impact: $6,000.00
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Board to Vote on State-Level Lobbying Group Leadership
Under item 13.E, the board will vote to elect officers for the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA), a powerful lobbying group. This uses the board’s official position and taxpayer-funded standing to influence state-level politics, which may not align with parental rights.
Recommended Action Plan
Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details) and ask: ‘Regarding Item 13.E, how does the PSBA’s legislative platform align with the parental rights of your constituents? Please state for the record which candidates you are supporting and why.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Spends $7,900 on Business Courseware
A payment of $7,900 was made to Stukent, Inc. for business management software. As with any significant EdTech purchase, the board must be required to prove its academic value and impact on student screen time before spending taxpayer money.
Recommended Action Plan
Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Regarding the $7,900 payment to Stukent, Inc., please publish the independent evidence of this software’s academic value and disclose how much screen time it adds to a student’s day.’
💰 Impact: $7,900.00
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| ALERT (LEVEL 2) |
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District Using IXL Learning Software
A payment to IXL Learning, Inc. confirms the district is using this student-facing educational software. While the payment is small, it establishes use of the product, and the district should be required to provide independent evidence that this program improves academic outcomes.
Recommended Action Plan
Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘A payment to IXL Learning appears in the bills list. Before any renewal or expansion, please publish the independent, non-vendor-funded studies proving its academic effectiveness and the total daily screen time it requires of a student.’
💰 Impact: Increased Student Screen Time
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 2) |
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Win: Board Swaps Club for Hands-On Skills Training
The board is approving an agreement under item 13.G that replaces the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club with an American Welding Society club. This is a positive shift toward career and technical skills that are central to the school’s mission.
How to Lock It In
Show up to thank the Board for approving Item 13.G. Publicly praise their focus on tangible, career-oriented skills for our kids and encourage more of the same.
✅ Why It Matters: Focus on Core Mission
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