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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for Palisades SD and found 3 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Social Studies Department Mission Emphasizes ‘Embracing Diversity’
The Social Studies department’s 5-year review presents a mission to develop citizens who ’embrace diversity’ and a rationale citing the need to cope with a ‘culturally diverse’ society. This language often serves as a foundation for introducing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles and contested historical frameworks into the curriculum.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: Item 3.E’s presentation outlines a departmental mission that aligns with DEI principles. Request the list of new high school electives mentioned in the review and monitor future textbook and resource adoptions from this department.
Policy Lever: Curriculum Framework
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District Wellness Curriculum Review Highlights Mindfulness Programs
The 5-year review for the Wellness/Fitness department confirms the past implementation of ‘K-12 Mindfulness Training’ and ‘healthy boundary education grades 3-12.’ These programs are often components of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks that can introduce contested concepts into the curriculum.
Policy Use
WATCH: Item 3.C confirms SEL-aligned programs are embedded in the curriculum. Monitor future curriculum adoptions in this department for specific vendor materials or lesson plans that expand on these concepts.
Policy Lever: Curriculum Framework
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✅ Models to Replicate
Local actions worth capturing as model policy.
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District Aims to Reduce Online Health Class Enrollment
The Wellness/Fitness department’s 5-year plan includes a goal to decrease student enrollment in online health classes and increase face-to-face options. The department’s rationale is that in-person instruction is superior for ‘discussion based learning, social norming, and skills based practice,’ promoting a more transparent learning environment for sensitive health topics.
How to Capture It
CAPTURE THE MODEL: Item 3.C’s presentation provides a strong rationale for prioritizing in-person health education over online alternatives. Capture the language from the ‘Area of Focus #2’ slide to use as a model for other districts seeking to limit online instruction for sensitive curriculum.
✅ Why It Matters: Instructional Policy
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