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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Mercer Island School District. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Pushing $35M Bond in Low-Turnout Election
The district is placing a $35 million bond measure on the February 9, 2027 special election ballot. While the projects focus on facility upgrades like HVAC and security, scheduling such a massive financial decision for a low-turnout election limits voter scrutiny after a similar bond failed last year. With interest, the total cost to taxpayers could exceed $59 million.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 2.A, why is a $35 million bond being rushed to a low-turnout special election instead of the general election? We demand a full public review and a vote when the most taxpayers can participate.’
💰 Impact: $35M principal, up to $59.8M total
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Parents Outnumbered on Curriculum Committee
Under Consent Agenda Item 5.J, the board is approving the 2026-2027 Instructional Materials Committee (IMC) roster. The provided list shows that parents are outnumbered by district employees, giving the district, not parents, ultimate control over which books and materials are approved for our kids. This is the committee that serves as the gatekeeper for all curriculum.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND A VOICE: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Pull Item 5.J from the Consent Agenda. Parents must have a majority on the committee that approves our children’s curriculum. We also urge parents to attend the public IMC meetings on Oct 13, Jan 12, Mar 9, and May 11 to hold this committee accountable.’
💰 Impact: Parental curriculum oversight
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Plans Major Push into AI and Screen Time
Item 2.B outlines a continued discussion to create a new ‘educational technology vision,’ including AI integration and screen time policies. This is the planning stage for future, large-scale spending on student-facing software and devices. The district has not presented any independent evidence that these tools improve academic outcomes or clarified what direct teacher instruction they will replace.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND PROOF, NOT PROGRAMS: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 2.B, before any new technology framework is adopted, we demand the district publish independent, non-vendor-funded evidence of academic gains for any proposed product, and a clear accounting of the daily screen time it will add.’
💰 Impact: More screen time, less teacher instruction
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Recognizes ‘LGBT History Month’
Under Item 4.A, the board is formally recognizing October as ‘LGBT History Month.’ The agenda states this will involve ‘learning activities’ and highlights ‘Coming Out Day’ and ‘Ally Week,’ signaling the introduction of ideological concepts into the classroom under the guise of a recognition.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TO REVIEW MATERIALS: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the recognitions in Item 4.A, what specific ‘learning activities’ and curriculum will be used for LGBT History Month in K-12 classrooms? Parents have the right to review all materials before they are presented to our children.’
💰 Impact: Classroom time on ideology
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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New Math Software Entering via ‘Gift’
Under Consent Agenda Item 5.C, the district is accepting a $1,200 grant for a ‘VoyageMath Subscription.’ This places a new educational software product in the classroom without a transparent vetting process. The district has not provided any data on this product’s effectiveness or the amount of screen time it will require from students.
Recommended Action Plan
SET A STANDARD: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Before accepting the gift for VoyageMath in Item 5.C, please provide the board and the public with evidence of its academic effectiveness and the daily screen time it adds. All EdTech, regardless of cost, must be proven to work.’
💰 Impact: $1,200
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