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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Hempfield SD. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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School to Report Parents for ‘Medical Neglect’
Policy 209 allows the school to conduct health screenings, including for Body Mass Index (BMI). If the school decides a child needs follow-up care and the parent doesn’t act, the policy states the school will refer the family for ‘medical neglect,’ inserting the district between you and your doctor.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: Email the Board (contact info on district website). ‘Regarding the first reading of Policy 209, the ‘medical neglect’ clause is an unacceptable overreach. The school’s role is to inform, not to threaten parents with neglect charges based on its own screenings. Remove this language immediately.’
💰 Impact: Your Parental Authority
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Vote First, See Curriculum Later
The board is presenting ‘Secondary Curriculum Proposals’ but states the presentation materials won’t be posted until after the meeting. This prevents parents from reviewing the proposed curriculum and providing informed comment before it’s discussed or potentially advanced.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on district website). ‘Regarding Item 3.A, we demand that all Secondary Curriculum Proposals be posted publicly for at least one week *before* any board discussion or vote. Voting on curriculum parents haven’t seen is a violation of public trust.’
💰 Impact: No Parental Review
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Vague ‘Student Assistance Program’ Policy Introduced
The board is introducing a new ‘Student Assistance Program’ (Policy 236), but the text of the policy has not been made public with the agenda. These programs often become vehicles for school-based mental health services, surveys, and interventions that occur without full parental knowledge or consent.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Policy 236 attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes. Email the Board: ‘We demand the vote on new Policy 236, the Student Assistance Program, be postponed until the full text is made public and parents have at least two weeks to review it.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Program Details
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Bullying Policy Extends School Authority Off-Campus
The revised bullying policy (Policy 249) expands the school’s disciplinary power to acts that occur ‘outside a school setting.’ It also lists ‘Counseling/Therapy outside of school’ as a potential consequence, allowing the district to mandate psychological treatment for students.
Recommended Action Plan
REJECT OVERREACH: Email the Board (contact info on district website). ‘Regarding Policy 249, the school’s authority must end at the schoolhouse gate. Remove the ‘outside a school setting’ language and the provision allowing the school to mandate ‘Counseling/Therapy outside of school.’ Discipline is one thing; forced therapy is a violation of parental rights.’
💰 Impact: 24/7 School Surveillance
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Public Comment Restricted to Agenda Items Only
The board’s policy limits public comment to only items on the current agenda and requires pre-registration by 3 PM. This prevents parents from raising new concerns or speaking about ongoing issues not currently up for a vote, effectively silencing them on many important topics.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND OPEN DIALOGUE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and email the Board. ‘Item 2, the public comment policy, is too restrictive. Parents must have the right to address the Board on any issue affecting our children, not just pre-approved agenda items. Restore open comment at all public meetings.’
💰 Impact: Silencing Parent Voices
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Federal Program Used to Push ‘Home Visits’ and DEI
The Title I Family Engagement policy (Policy 918) uses federal funds to justify intrusive practices like ‘home visits.’ It also includes plans to train parents and staff on topics like ‘cultural diversity,’ using a family engagement program as a delivery system for ideological content.
Recommended Action Plan
SET BOUNDARIES: Email the Board (contact info on district website). ‘Regarding Policy 918, we support family engagement but oppose intrusive ‘home visits’ by school staff. Furthermore, parent training should focus on academics, not ideological topics like ‘cultural diversity.’ Amend the policy to remove these provisions.’
💰 Impact: Government in Your Home
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Vague Class Size Policy Cedes Power to Superintendent
The draft policy on class size (Policy 126) is extremely vague and gives the Superintendent broad authority to set guidelines without specific Board oversight or parental input. This lack of clear, board-approved standards could lead to overcrowded classrooms or other issues with no public accountability.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: Track Policy 126 to ensure the final version includes concrete, board-approved class size limits and doesn’t give the administration a blank check. No immediate action required.
💰 Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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