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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for DUVAL. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Board Proposes Waiving State Law to Ban Firearms in Cars
Under the guise of ‘safety,’ the board is proposing to waive state law and strip law-abiding parents and teachers of their Second Amendment rights on school property. Policy 3.40 would make it illegal to have a firearm locked securely in your vehicle in the school parking lot, a right currently protected by Florida law. This policy disarms law-abiding citizens and does nothing to deter criminals.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a direct attack on our constitutional rights. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Vote NO on the changes to Item 3, Policy 3.40. Do not waive state law to disarm law-abiding parents and staff. Uphold our Second Amendment rights.’
💰 Impact: Your Second Amendment Rights
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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New ‘Mental Health’ Policy — Text Hidden from Public
The committee is reviewing Policy 8.22, ‘Mental Health of Students.’ Policies under this name are often used to introduce school-based counseling, mental health screenings, and SEL programs that can operate without full parental consent or transparency. The text of the proposed changes was not included in the agenda packet, hiding the details from parents before the meeting.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The text for Item 7, Policy 8.22 is missing. This is a high-risk topic. Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains policies on mental health screenings, counseling, or gender identity issues that bypass parents.
💰 Impact: Your Right to Guide Your Child’s Care
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Forcing ‘Equity’ by Killing Academic Excellence
The district is proposing Policy 4.81 to force all schools, including high-achieving magnet and advanced programs like IB and AICE, into a one-size-fits-all schedule. This ‘consistency’ push is a backdoor way to level down academic excellence, potentially harming the very programs that challenge our brightest students and attract families to the district.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 4, Policy 4.81, how will forcing successful magnet and AP/IB/AICE programs into a standardized schedule affect student achievement? Parents want academic excellence, not forced uniformity. Vote NO.’
💰 Impact: Academic Excellence
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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New Rules Punish Parents for Showing Up to Meetings
The board is reviewing its meeting rules, which include policies that limit parents’ voices. The proposed rules in Policy 2.26 reduce speaking time from 3 minutes down to just 1 minute if more than 40 people sign up to speak, punishing parents for showing up in large numbers. This policy is designed to manage and silence public input, not welcome it.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TO BE HEARD: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 2, Policy 2.26, do not punish parents for showing up. A fixed 3-minute speaking time, regardless of the number of speakers, is essential for public input. We demand our voices be heard, not managed.’
💰 Impact: Your Right to Speak
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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‘Threat Management Team’ Policy Hidden from Agenda
The agenda lists a review of Policy 8.21 regarding ‘School Based Threat Management Teams.’ While safety is important, these teams can sometimes overstep, leading to student surveillance and labeling without full parental knowledge or consent. The full text of the proposed changes was not included in the agenda packet.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The text for Item 6, Policy 8.21 is missing. Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes regarding student surveillance or parental notification.
💰 Impact: Your Child’s School Record
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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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WIN: Board Strengthens Oversight and Transparency
The committee is revising Policy 2.22, which governs how board members get information from the district. The new draft speeds up response times and creates a tracking system, making it easier for our elected representatives to get the facts they need to oversee the superintendent and hold the district accountable. This is a solid step toward better governance.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up or email the Board (contact info on district website) to support the changes to Item 1, Policy 2.22. Thank the committee for strengthening board oversight and ensuring our elected officials can get timely information to represent us effectively.
✅ Why It Matters: Improved Governance
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