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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Shaker Heights City. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Taxpayer-Funded Activist and Affinity Clubs
Item 3.5 approves stipends for numerous clubs that divide students by identity, including ‘MAC Scholars’ (Minority Achievement), ‘Black Athletes in Action,’ and ‘Gender and Sexuality Association.’ This uses school resources to promote identity politics and social agendas rather than focusing on academic unity and achievement for all students.
Recommended Action Plan
FOCUS ON ACADEMICS, NOT ACTIVISM: Email Superintendent David Glasner at glasner_d@shaker.org: ‘Regarding the supplemental contracts in Item 3.5, why is the district funding numerous clubs that divide students by race and identity? School resources should unite students around academics, not segregate them for political activism.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Stipends
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Board Policy Limits Parent Voices at Meetings
The Board’s policy under item 1.7 limits total public comment to a 30-minute session and requires parents to register online before noon on the day of the meeting. This process can silence parents who learn of an issue late in the day and severely restricts the number of voices the Board will hear.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND YOUR RIGHT TO SPEAK: Email Superintendent David Glasner at glasner_d@shaker.org: ‘The public comment policy under item 1.7, with its noon registration deadline and 30-minute cap, is a barrier to parent participation. We request the Board remove the pre-registration requirement and extend the comment period to ensure all parent voices are heard.’
💰 Impact: Your Voice Limited
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Rushed 5-Year Superintendent Contract Renewal
The Board is voting on item 2.2 to reappoint the Superintendent for a new five-year term (2027-2032) almost a full year before his current contract expires. This long-term extension, decided so far in advance, locks in leadership and reduces accountability to parents and voters for years to come.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Email Superintendent David Glasner at glasner_d@shaker.org and ask him to forward to the Board: ‘Regarding Item 2.2, why is the Board rushing to approve a 5-year contract extension that doesn’t begin until August 2027? We ask you to postpone this vote to allow for more community feedback on district leadership.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Accountability
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is set to approve a ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ with the teachers’ union regarding ‘Classroom Coverage’ under item 7.4. The nearly 10MB document was not available for review, and such agreements can contain significant changes to district policy affecting students and parents.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – Classroom Coverage.pdf’ attached to Item 7.4 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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$100k ‘Family Engagement’ Coordinator Role Created
Under Special Assignments in item 3.4, the district is paying an ‘Interim Coordinator’ for ‘Family & Community Engagement’ up to $500 per day, totaling a potential $100,500 for the year. This vague title can serve as a cover for programs that survey families, conduct home visits, or push school ideology beyond the classroom.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Email Superintendent David Glasner at glasner_d@shaker.org: ‘Regarding the Family & Community Engagement Coordinator in Item 3.4, what are the specific duties of this role? Will this position involve student/family surveys or home visits, and how can parents opt out?’
💰 Impact: $100,500
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