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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Libertyville SD 70. We found 9 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Pays for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Subscription
The district is paying $5,399.90 to ‘Everyday Speech LLC,’ a known Social Emotional Learning (SEL) vendor. This company provides video-based social skills curriculum, embedding therapeutic and subjective content into the school day at the expense of core academics.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘I demand the payment to Everyday Speech LLC within Consent Item 8.2 be pulled for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Parents deserve to hear the Board debate this SEL vendor publicly.’
💰 Impact: $5,399.90
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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New Policy Caps Public Comment at 45 Minutes
Under Action Item 11.1, the board is set to approve Policy 2:230, which establishes a 45-minute maximum for all public comments at a meeting. This allows the board to shut down parent feedback on controversial issues, even if dozens of parents are waiting to speak.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: Sign up to speak against Item 11.1. Email the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Do not vote to silence parents. Remove the 45-minute time limit from Policy 2:230.’
💰 Impact: Parents’ Right to Speak
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Spending on “Restorative Practices” Training
The FY27 budget includes ‘Restorative Practices Training’ as a key initiative, and the district is paying ‘Ali Hearn Coaching Consulting’ $4,025 for ‘Advanced Restorative Practices’ training. This approach often replaces traditional discipline with therapeutic processes, which can reduce consequences for misbehavior and impact classroom safety.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding the Restorative Practices training in the budget (Item 6.3) and vendor payment (Item 8.2), please provide the training materials for public review and data showing how this approach improves, not undermines, school safety.’
💰 Impact: $4,025
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Renews $18,505 EdTech Video Subscription
The district is renewing its subscription to ‘Brain Pop’ for $18,504.90. This student-facing software adds to screen time and replaces direct instruction from teachers.
Recommended Action Plan
Email the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) regarding the Brain Pop payment in Item 8.2: ‘Before you approve this renewal, please provide independent, non-vendor-supplied evidence that Brain Pop produces academic gains justifying its cost and the daily screen time it adds for students.’
💰 Impact: $18,504.90
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Pays $4,000 for Vague “Data Brief Subscription”
The district is paying ECRA Group, Inc. $4,000 for a ‘Data Brief Subscription.’ This is a vague expense that could be for data dashboards or other student surveillance tools. Parents have a right to know what student data is being collected and for what purpose.
Recommended Action Plan
Email the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) regarding the vendor payment in Item 8.2: ‘What specific student data is ECRA Group collecting under its Data Brief Subscription, and how is it being used? Parents deserve transparency before you approve this payment.’
💰 Impact: $4,000
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District Pays Unknown Vendor for “Professional Development”
The district is paying $24,499.60 to ‘Open Doors Education’ for ‘Sped Professional Development.’ The nature of this training is unclear, and parents should verify that this isn’t a cover for ideological instruction like SEL or DEI.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Email the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) regarding the payment to ‘Open Doors Education’ in Item 8.2. Ask for a detailed description of the training provided and for a copy of the training materials.
💰 Impact: $24,499.60
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District Promotes “Global Perspective” Student Trip
An information item (12.1) presents a student trip to Costa Rica, highlighting goals like ‘Empathy & Global Perspective.’ These trips can be used to promote ‘Global Citizenship’ ideology over civics and American principles.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: Ask the board for the full curriculum and learning objectives for the Costa Rica trip (Item 12.1) to ensure it is educational and not ideological.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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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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Win! New Policies Cite Precedent for Parental Opt-Outs
The district is approving updates to policies 6:70 (Teaching About Religions) and 6:80 (Teaching About Controversial Issues). The official commentary for these policies cites legal precedent affirming parents’ rights to opt children out of instruction that undermines their religious beliefs, specifically mentioning LGBTQ+-inclusive storybooks as an example. This creates a powerful tool for parents to demand notification and opt-outs from controversial curriculum.
How to Lock It In
PACK THE ROOM: Show up to thank the Board for approving policies 6:70 and 6:80 under Item 11.1. Get their affirmation on the record that they support the parental right to opt-out of ideologically-conflicting materials as described in the policy commentary. This is a model for other districts.
✅ Why It Matters: Strengthened Parental Rights
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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Win! New Policy Protects Student Privacy on Social Media
The board is considering a new policy (5:125) that sets clear, professional boundaries for staff’s use of social media. It prohibits staff from sharing personally identifiable student information and directs them to use official channels for communication with students and parents. This is a strong step to protect student privacy and maintain professionalism.
How to Lock It In
Email the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) to express strong support for the First Reading of Policy 5:125 under Item 12.2. Thank them for taking proactive steps to protect student privacy and maintain professional boundaries.
✅ Why It Matters: Protecting Student Privacy
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