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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Solon City. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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New Policy Could Block Parents from Recording IEP Meetings
The district is proposing a new, complex policy (7540.10) on recording that replaces a simpler one (2461). The old policy had options to permit parents to record critical IEP and 504 meetings; this new one could create new hurdles for parents who need a record to advocate for their special needs child.
Recommended Action Plan
PROTECT PARENT ADVOCATES: This is a first reading under Item D.2. Email Superintendent Fred Bolden at fredbolden@solonboe.org and call the Board at (440) 349-6204: ‘Do not approve Policy 7540.10 as written. Parents must retain the clear right to record IEP/504 meetings to advocate for their children. Please amend this policy to protect that right before it comes for a final vote.’
💰 Impact: Your Right to Advocate
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Seeks Veto Power Over Student Art, Parking Spots
Proposed Policy 5722 gives the district new power to review and approve student artistic expression, like painted senior parking spots, by labeling them a ‘non-public forum.’ This could be used to censor patriotic or conservative messages under the guise of ‘viewpoint-neutral’ review.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND CLARITY: This is a first reading under Item D.2. Email Superintendent Fred Bolden at fredbolden@solonboe.org before the next meeting: ‘Regarding the proposed Policy 5722, what specific criteria will be used to approve or deny student art? We need written assurance that this policy will not be used to silence patriotic, religious, or conservative student expression before it comes to a vote.’
💰 Impact: Student Free Speech
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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Win: District Moves to Ban Use of Public Funds for Political Campaigns
A series of new and revised policies (including 6100 and 9700) explicitly prohibit using school property, time, or money to support or oppose political candidates, levies, or bond issues. This stops the district from using our own tax dollars to lobby us for more taxes.
How to Lock It In
LOCK IN THIS PROTECTION: These policies are up for review under Item D.2. Show up to the meeting to thank the Board for introducing these common-sense taxpayer protections and urge them to pass these policies swiftly. Email Superintendent Fred Bolden at fredbolden@solonboe.org: ‘We fully support the new policies banning the use of public funds for political campaigns. Thank you for protecting taxpayers.’
✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Protection
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Win: District Adopts New Transparency Rule for EdTech Contracts
A revision to Policy 8330 will now require the district to give parents an annual notice of all curriculum, testing, and assessment technology vendors. This is a big step toward transparency on who is handling our children’s data and what software is being used in the classroom.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: This is a first reading under Item D.2. Email Superintendent Fred Bolden at fredbolden@solonboe.org: ‘We strongly support the new transparency requirements in Policy 8330. Please ensure this passes and is fully implemented.’
✅ Why It Matters: Parental Oversight
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Win: District Must Now Grant Access to Scouts, Other Youth Groups
New Policy 5224, implementing state law, requires the district to give groups like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts guaranteed access to students for presentations and recruitment. This ensures traditional youth organizations won’t be shut out of our schools.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THIS WIN: This is a first reading under Item D.2. Email the Board via Superintendent Fred Bolden at fredbolden@solonboe.org: ‘Thank you for introducing Policy 5224. We fully support guaranteeing access for patriotic youth organizations like the Scouts and urge you to pass it without changes.’
✅ Why It Matters: Restored Access
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Win: District Strengthens Background Checks for School Volunteers
Revised Policy 8120 now requires fingerprint and criminal records checks for volunteers who work unsupervised with children on a regular basis. This codifies a common-sense safety measure to protect our kids.
How to Lock It In
SUPPORT CHILD SAFETY: This is a first reading under Item D.2. Email the Board via Superintendent Fred Bolden at fredbolden@solonboe.org: ‘Thank you for strengthening volunteer screening with Policy 8120. We urge you to pass this important safety update.’
✅ Why It Matters: Child Safety
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