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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for Oak Grove SD 68 Green Oaks and identified 3 items with potential legal exposure ahead of the vote.
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Purchase of K-5 Health Curriculum
The district’s accounts payable register includes a $4,785 payment to ‘The Children’s Health Market’ for a K-5 health curriculum (check #72627). Health curricula for elementary students often contain sensitive content regarding gender identity, sexuality, and social-emotional topics, which can implicate parental rights to direct their children’s education and upbringing. The specific content of this curriculum is not available in the agenda packet.
Intake Action
RECORDS REQUEST: Submit a public records request for all curriculum materials, lesson plans, and teacher training documents associated with ‘The Children’s Health Market’ K-5 Health Curriculum, referenced in the AP Check Register (check #72627). Also request the purchase agreement or contract.
⚖️ Legal Hook: Parental Rights – 14th Am. Due Process
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Contract with LEAP Innovations for AI Education
The district’s accounts payable register shows a $3,600 payment to LEAP Innovations for an ‘AI Education Network’ (check #72613). AI programs in schools can raise significant student data privacy issues under FERPA and state law, and may involve the collection of sensitive student information or biometric data without adequate parental notice and consent. The scope and data practices of this network are not detailed in the agenda.
Intake Action
RECORDS REQUEST: Submit a public records request for the contract and any data sharing agreements with LEAP Innovations regarding the ‘AI Education Network’ (check #72613). Request information on what student data is collected, how it is used, and the parental consent process.
⚖️ Legal Hook: FERPA / Student Data Privacy
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Discussion of IASB Resolution to Restrict FOIA
Under item 6A, the Board is discussing directing its delegate to vote in favor of an Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) resolution titled ‘FOIA Safeguards.’ The resolution advocates for statutory changes to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, including allowing public bodies to require identity and in-state residency verification for requesters and to recover more costs. Such changes could be used to obstruct or penalize public records requests from parents and public interest organizations, chilling oversight.
Intake Action
PRESERVE RECORD & MONITOR: The Board is discussing its position on the IASB ‘FOIA Safeguards’ resolution under item 6A. Preserve the agenda packet, including Attachments 8 and 9. Monitor the meeting minutes for the Board’s final direction to its delegate, as this indicates support for statewide policy that could impede public records access.
⚖️ Legal Hook: State Open Records Act
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