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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Blue Valley. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Pays for Student Surveillance and Monitoring Software
The claims report, buried in the consent agenda, includes payments of $161,623 to Securly Inc. and $11,091 to Social Assurance LLC. These companies provide software to monitor students’ online activity on school devices and social media, creating digital records of their behavior without direct parental oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: The board is approving surveillance software without a public discussion. Email the board at boe@bluevalleyk12.org: ‘I demand the payments to Securly Inc. and Social Assurance LLC under the Claims Report (Item C.6) be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. What data are these companies collecting on our children, and where can parents review the full privacy policy and opt-out forms?’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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District Proposes $198.5M Bond via Low-Turnout Mail-In Election
The board is reviewing a timeline to place a $198.5 million bond on a special mail-in ballot in March 2027. This method often results in low voter turnout, potentially allowing massive spending projects, including a vague $25 million for ‘Classroom Technology,’ to pass without proper public scrutiny.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is the first step to putting a massive bond on a low-turnout ballot. Email the board at boe@bluevalleyk12.org: ‘Regarding Item D.5, we demand the $198.5M bond be placed on a regular, high-turnout election ballot, not a special mail-in election. We also demand a detailed, line-item breakdown of the $25 million for ‘Classroom Technology’ before any election is scheduled.’
💰 Impact: $198,500,000
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is set to approve the 2026-27 negotiated agreement with the Blue Valley Education Association (the teachers’ union). The text of this critical contract, which sets policy for teachers, is not included in the agenda packet, preventing public review before the vote.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item E.3 attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes. Email the board at boe@bluevalleyk12.org: ‘The public deserves to review the teachers’ union contract before it is approved. Please postpone the vote on Item E.3 until the full text of the agreement is made public for at least one week.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Union Demands
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Approves More Digital Learning Software
The claims report includes payments to multiple EdTech vendors like Imagine Learning ($30,500), IXL Learning ($3,500), and Lexia ($922.95). These programs increase student screen time, often replacing direct instruction from teachers with software.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND EVIDENCE: Email the board at boe@bluevalleyk12.org: ‘Regarding the EdTech vendor payments in the Claims Report (Item C.6), has the district published independent, non-vendor-funded evidence that these products produce academic gains? Before approving more screen time, parents deserve to see proof they work and know how much daily class time they will consume.’
💰 Impact: Increased Screen Time
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Board to Discuss Taking Official Legislative Positions
The agenda includes a discussion item for the board to consider taking official positions on external legislation. This is the first step toward the district using our tax dollars and its official position to lobby for or against state and federal laws, which could include those that impact parental rights.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR CLOSELY: Pay attention to this discussion. Email the board at boe@bluevalleyk12.org: ‘Regarding Item D.3, the board’s focus should be on educating Blue Valley students, not on political lobbying. We expect the board to remain neutral on external legislative issues and not use district resources to take sides.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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District Funds AVID College Prep Program
The claims report includes a $27,300 payment to AVID Center. While promoted for college readiness, AVID’s curriculum often includes Social Emotional Learning (SEL) concepts like self-awareness and social awareness, which can shift focus from core academics.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Email the board at boe@bluevalleyk12.org: ‘Regarding the $27,300 payment to AVID Center in the Claims Report (Item C.6), please provide a link to the full AVID curriculum being used. Parents need to verify that this program is focused on academic college preparation, not social-emotional programming.’
💰 Impact: $27,300
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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District Acknowledges Screen Time Concerns, Implements Guidelines
A board advisory committee report confirms the district is implementing K-12 screen time guidelines this fall to promote ‘purposeful, balanced and developmentally appropriate technology use.’ The district is also creating a family-facing webpage with information on approved digital tools, a positive step toward transparency.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for taking screen time seriously. Email the board at boe@bluevalleyk12.org: ‘We strongly support the new screen time guidelines mentioned in the Academics & Activities report. We look forward to reviewing these guidelines and the new family webpage, and we urge you to ensure the guidelines are strong, enforceable, and prioritize direct instruction over screens.’
✅ Why It Matters: Parental Vigilance
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