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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Kent School District. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Policy Change May Allow Large Purchases to Bypass Board Vote
Proposed changes to Policy 6210 would exempt purchases made through ‘cooperative purchasing agreements’ from requiring a specific board vote, even if they exceed $25,000. This creates a loophole that could allow the administration to buy controversial curriculum or technology without direct, public board approval for that specific item.
Recommended Action Plan
Email the Board of Directors before the meeting: ‘Regarding the Third Reading of Policy 6210, I am concerned that exempting cooperative purchasing agreements from board approval reduces transparency. Please amend the policy to require board approval for all individual purchases over $25,000, regardless of the purchasing vehicle, so parents can see exactly what is being bought with tax dollars.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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Board Goals Prioritize ‘Global Citizenship’ and ‘Equity’
Under Item 2.01, the board is framing its policy work around goals like ‘Preparing Students to be Global Citizens’ and ‘Building Equitable Systems.’ This language often signals a shift in focus away from core academic subjects like reading, writing, and math toward social and political agendas in the classroom.
Recommended Action Plan
This is a work session, a key time to influence policy before it’s written. Email the Board of Directors (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding Item 2.01, I urge you to re-center the district’s goals on academic excellence in core subjects, not on subjective and divisive concepts like ‘Global Citizenship’ and ‘Equitable Systems’.’
💰 Impact: Focus on Ideology, Not Academics
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Board Weakens Transparency in Superintendent Evaluation
The proposed changes to Policy 1630 remove specific, concrete requirements from the superintendent’s evaluation process, making it more vague. A less-defined process is less accountable to the public and could allow the board to evaluate the superintendent based on political agendas rather than measurable performance goals tied to student achievement.
Recommended Action Plan
Email the Board of Directors: ‘Regarding the Second Reading of Policy 1630, please do not remove the specific requirements for the superintendent’s evaluation. The process should be clearly defined and transparent to ensure the superintendent is accountable to parents and taxpayers for academic results, not political whims.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Accountability
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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WIN: Board Formalizes Transparency Training Requirements
The first reading of Policy 1805 requires all board directors to receive training on the Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act. This is a positive step toward ensuring the board operates transparently and is accountable to the public it serves.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Email the board to thank them for prioritizing transparency by supporting Policy 1805. Publicly praising good governance makes it harder for future boards to weaken these essential rules.
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