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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Franklin Pierce School District. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Seeks Authority to Borrow Money Without Voter Approval
The board is voting to adopt Policy 6910, which is based on a new state law allowing them to borrow money for construction by issuing bonds without a public vote. This removes a critical taxpayer check on district spending and could lead to increased debt without community consent.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a direct attack on taxpayer oversight. Email Board President Jeff Wolff at jwolff@fpschools.org and sign up for public comment. Demand they vote NO on Item 8.5 or amend it to require a public vote for any non-voted bonds. ‘We will not surrender our right to vote on school district debt.’
💰 Impact: Debt Without A Vote
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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‘Civility’ Policy Could Be Used to Silence Parents
The board is introducing a new ‘Civility’ policy (Item 10.6) that will now apply to parents and other ‘stakeholders.’ These policies are often used as tools to shut down critical public comment by labeling passionate parental concerns as ‘uncivil,’ chilling free speech at board meetings.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE & WARN: This is a First Reading, so we have time. Email Board President Jeff Wolff at jwolff@fpschools.org: ‘Regarding Item 10.6, parents will not accept any “civility” policy that infringes on our First Amendment right to speak forcefully for our children. We will oppose any language that can be used to silence dissent.’ Everyone must open the attachment ‘5282 1st Reading.pdf’ on the district website to see the exact language.
💰 Impact: Your Right to Speak
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Massive Student Data Sharing Agreement with State Colleges
Under Item 9.7, the board is set to approve a data-sharing agreement that sends student educational records to six public state colleges. While the goal is ‘guaranteed admission,’ it raises serious privacy questions about what specific data is being shared and whether parents can opt their children out.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Final-Joint-WAGAP-DSA.pdf’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above). Email Board President Jeff Wolff at jwolff@fpschools.org before the vote: ‘Regarding Item 9.7, what specific student data will be shared, and will parents have a clear opt-out process? Do not approve this until these privacy questions are answered publicly.’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague ‘School Safety’ Agreement May Hide Student Surveillance
Item 9.5 is an agreement for a ‘Comprehensive School Safety Cooperative’ to respond to ‘harmful or lethal behaviors.’ These programs can sometimes include student surveillance or behavioral threat assessments that operate without full parental knowledge or consent.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Franklin Pierce 26-27 PSESD Comprehensive Interlocal.pdf’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains policies for student surveillance or threat assessments that bypass parental consent.
💰 Impact: Student Behavioral Tracking
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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‘Wellness Initiative’ Could Open Door to School-Based Mental Health Services
The board is approving a ‘Community Prevention Wellness Initiative’ (Item 9.6) for substance abuse prevention at two schools. Parents need to know if this program includes mental health screenings, surveys, or other services delivered to students without direct parental consent.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘2627 FFS Contract Franklin Pierce School District (1).pdf’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above). Demand to know what services are provided, what data is collected, and what the specific parental opt-out process is before this is approved.
💰 Impact: Parental Consent Bypass
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Board to Vote on Federal Immigration Policy Stance
The board is voting on Resolution 26-R-11, which formally commits the district to supporting employees caught in federal immigration backlogs for work authorization. This involves placing them on protected leave and using district resources to write letters to federal agencies, taking a side on a national political issue.
Recommended Action Plan
QUESTION PRIORITIES: Email Board President Jeff Wolff at jwolff@fpschools.org: ‘Regarding Item 8.1, the school board’s focus should be on academics and student achievement, not engaging in federal immigration advocacy. Please vote NO and refocus on the district’s core mission.’
💰 Impact: Mission Creep
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 5) |
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Board Proposes New Rules to Increase Transparency
In items 10.1 and 10.2, the board is introducing new policies that create a clearer, more transparent process for suspending or retiring old policies. The new rules explicitly require public notice and a ‘reasonable opportunity for public written and oral comment,’ strengthening the public’s voice.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: This is a positive step for transparency. Show up or email Board President Jeff Wolff at jwolff@fpschools.org to thank them for introducing Items 10.1 and 10.2. ‘Thank you for strengthening public comment and transparency in your policy-making process. Please ensure these policies are passed without being weakened.’
✅ Why It Matters: Good Governance
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