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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Pitt County Schools. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Proposes Changes to Parental Curriculum Review Rights
The Board is conducting a first reading of revisions to Policy 3210, ‘Parental Inspection of and Objection to Instructional Materials,’ and Policy 3200, ‘Selection of Instructional Materials.’ The specific changes are not disclosed in the agenda, but any revision to these core policies could severely weaken or eliminate parents’ legal right to review and object to controversial curriculum.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a critical threat to your rights. Attend the meeting on October 5th. Email the Board (contact info on district website) and sign up for public comment: ‘Vote NO on any changes to Policies 3200 and 3210 that weaken parental oversight. We demand full transparency and public review before any vote on our right to inspect what our children are being taught.’
💰 Impact: Your Right to Know
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Hides $1 Million Consultant Contract on Consent Agenda
The Board is set to approve a six-year contract renewal with energy consulting firm Cenergistic, costing taxpayers over $1 million ($17,225 per month for 60 months). This massive, long-term financial commitment is bundled in the consent agenda to avoid a public discussion and a separate vote.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Pull the Cenergistic contract renewal from Consent Agenda Item 3.A. The public deserves a full discussion and roll-call vote before committing to another $1 million, six-year contract with an outside consultant.’
💰 Impact: $1,033,500
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Board to Spend $266k on New Computers, Increasing Screen Time
The district plans to spend $265,970 on 133 new desktop computers for student labs, hidden on the consent agenda. This purchase increases student screen time, but the district has provided no independent evidence that this technology improves academic outcomes or what direct instruction it will replace.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND EVIDENCE: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the $265,970 computer purchase in Consent Item 3.A, what is the expected daily increase in student screen time? Before approving this, please publish the independent, non-vendor-funded evidence showing this technology leads to meaningful academic gains.’
💰 Impact: $265,970
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Board to Vote on Secret Changes to Religious Exemption Policy
Under Item 4.A, the Board is reviewing undisclosed changes to Policy 3510, ‘Religious-Based Exemptions From School Programs.’ The proposed text is not available to the public, creating a risk that changes could limit the ability of parents to exempt their children from instruction that violates their religious beliefs.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 4.A, please immediately post the full draft text of all proposed policy revisions online. The public cannot provide meaningful feedback on secret changes to policies affecting religious freedom.’
💰 Impact: Religious Freedom
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District to Spend $134k on ‘Math Intervention’ Kits
The district is spending $134,398 on ‘Mathematics Intervention Kits’ targeting specific student ‘subgroups.’ While sounding academic, these ‘intervention’ programs can be a vehicle for equity-focused social engineering and data collection on young students, shifting focus from universal high standards to group-based outcomes.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the $134,398 Math Kits in Consent Item 3.A, please provide a public link to review the exact materials. Parents have a right to know if these kits contain Social Emotional Learning or other ideological content before they are purchased.’
💰 Impact: $134,398
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Board Moves to Reduce Public Oversight on Spending
The board is voting on a resolution to increase the amount of money they can spend without getting competitive bids, raising it to $30,000 for goods and $50,000 for services. This reduces public oversight and makes it easier to approve contracts with preferred vendors without a transparent bidding process.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘I demand the Resolution to Increase the Micro-Purchase Threshold be pulled from Consent Agenda Item 3.A for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Why is the Board reducing financial transparency and public oversight?’
💰 Impact: Reduced Financial Oversight
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| ALERT (LEVEL 2) |
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District Mission Statement Prioritizes ‘Global Citizenship’
The district’s official mission statement, read at the start of every meeting, includes the goal to ‘develop productive, global citizens’ and focuses on ‘social’ growth. This language often serves as an entry point for ideological programs that shift focus from core academics to political and social agendas.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: This language is a common entry point for ideological programs. Track how ‘global citizenship’ is defined in new curriculum and policies.
💰 Impact: Focus on Academics
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