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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Southwest Metro Intermediate 288. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District to Hire ‘Instructional Coordinators’ for Behavioral Support
The district plans to reallocate up to $320,000 to hire ‘Special Education Instructional Coordinators.’ The job description focuses on ‘behavioral support,’ ‘classroom coaching,’ and ‘data-informed problem-solving’—language often used for implementing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and other behavioral interventions, rather than focusing on core academics.
Recommended Action Plan
This is Action Item 7.1. PACK THE ROOM. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and tell the Board: ‘Vote NO on the Special Education Instructional Coordinator positions. We need funds directed to proven academic instruction, not six-figure salaries for behavioral coaches. What specific curriculum will these coordinators be coaching teachers to use?’
💰 Impact: $160,000 – $320,000
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Spends $13,000 on ‘Public Engagement’ Software
The district paid $13,000 for ThoughtExchange, a platform that manages community feedback. These systems are often used to control the narrative and create the appearance of consensus for controversial policies, while filtering out dissenting parent voices.
Recommended Action Plan
This payment is in the check register under the Consent Agenda (Item 5.3). Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask the Board: ‘Why was $13,000 spent on ThoughtExchange software? We expect direct, unfiltered engagement with our elected board members, not conversations managed by a third-party platform designed to shape outcomes.’
💰 Impact: $13,000
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Board Proposes Loophole to Fast-Track Policy Changes
Under Item 6.4, the Board is considering a change to Policy 208 that would allow some revisions to be approved in a single meeting if labeled ‘technical.’ This creates a loophole that could be used to rush through substantive changes with less public scrutiny by misclassifying them.
Recommended Action Plan
This is a Second Reading under Item 6.4. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and tell the Board: ‘Vote NO on the changes to Policy 208. The ‘technical revision’ loophole is too vague and invites abuse. All policy changes, no matter how small, deserve the full, multi-reading process to ensure transparency and public oversight.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Renews $13,275 IXL Software Contract
The district is renewing its contract for IXL Learning, an online software program. Parents should ask what this screen time is replacing in the classroom and demand the district provide independent, non-vendor-funded evidence that this program improves academic outcomes before approving the expense.
Recommended Action Plan
This is in the check register under the Consent Agenda (Item 5.3). Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask to speak to the Board liaison: ‘Before renewing the $13,275 IXL contract under Consent Agenda Item 5.3, please provide the public with independent evidence of its academic effectiveness and a report on the total daily screen time it adds for students. This spending should not be approved without this data.’
💰 Impact: Student Screen Time
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Renews $3,180 Seesaw Software Contract
The district is renewing its contract for Seesaw, a student engagement platform. While used for communication, it also increases screen time. Parents should ask the board to publish evidence of its academic value and how much class time it consumes.
Recommended Action Plan
This is in the check register under the Consent Agenda (Item 5.3). Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask to speak to the Board liaison: ‘Regarding the $3,180 Seesaw contract in Consent Agenda Item 5.3, what is the academic justification for this renewal? Please provide data on its impact and the amount of daily screen time it requires of students before the vote.’
💰 Impact: More Screen Time
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