|
Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Johnston Comm School District. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 10) |
|
District Using Notorious SEL Vendor Panorama for Student Data Analysis
A presentation on academic screening data (Item XI.D) reveals the district is using Panorama Education for data analysis. Panorama is a major national vendor known for pushing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) surveys and student data mining that often occurs without full parental knowledge or consent.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: The district’s use of Panorama Education, revealed in the attachments for Item XI.D, is a major threat to student privacy. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘We demand to know the full scope of the district’s contract with Panorama Education. What specific student data is being shared, and are you using their SEL surveys? We do not consent to psychological profiling of our children.’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
|
| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
|
Board to Approve ‘Social-Emotional & Mental Health’ Committee
Under Item XII.A, the board will approve members for a ‘Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health (SEBMH)’ committee. This formalizes a committee structure dedicated to implementing SEL and other psychological programming in schools, often at the expense of academic instruction.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND OVERSIGHT: Email the Board (contact info on district website) regarding Item XII.A: ‘What is the specific mandate of the SEBMH committee? Parents must have the right to review all proposed programs and opt their children out of any psychological or emotional curriculum this committee recommends.’
💰 Impact: Focus on Academics
|
| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
|
District Pushing Over $90k in EdTech Without Proof It Works
The board plans to renew the ‘Canvas’ software for $90,539.75 (Item X.D.2) and is considering a trial for a new K-12 PE/Health software called ‘PLT4M’ (Item XI.B). The district has not provided independent evidence that these expensive programs improve academic or physical outcomes, and they replace valuable teacher instruction and physical activity with more screen time.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Items X.D.2 and XI.B, before spending over $90,000 on software, please publish the independent evidence of academic/physical benefit for Canvas and PLT4M. These items should be discussed publicly, not passed on consent.’
💰 Impact: $90,539.75+ & More Screen Time
|
|
✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
|
| Win (LEVEL 6) |
|
District Seeks ‘Purple Star’ Designation to Support Military Families
The board is voting to apply for the Purple Star School Program, a state initiative that recognizes schools committed to supporting military-connected students and their families. This is a positive step to honor and assist the children of our service members.
How to Lock It In
Show up to thank the Board for supporting military families by approving the Purple Star application under Item XII.C. Publicly praising positive actions encourages more of them.
|
|
|
“We do not co-parent with the government.”
Moms for Liberty is the nation’s largest grassroots organization fighting for parental rights. Through national members and local chapters, our work ensures parents, not the government or radical activists, make the decisions concerning the upbringing and education of their children.
JOIN THE FIGHT
Powered by Sentinel Engine |