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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Lake Bluff ESD 65. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Pays for Controversial ‘Equity Math’ Training
The district spent $995 for a teacher to receive professional development from ‘Youcubed,’ an organization run by controversial figure Jo Boaler. Boaler’s ‘equity math’ approach often leads to the elimination of accelerated math tracks and a de-emphasis on foundational skills, holding all students back in the name of ‘equity.’
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand the Board pull the P-Card Report from Consent Agenda Item 8.C for a separate discussion. Ask the Board: ‘Does the district endorse the controversial ‘equity math’ framework of Jo Boaler’s Youcubed organization, and is this training part of a larger plan to change math instruction in our district?’
💰 Impact: $995.00
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Board to Discuss Resolutions from State Lobbying Group
The board is discussing resolutions from the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB), a powerful lobbying group. These resolutions often commit districts to political stances on state legislation, using taxpayer resources to lobby for or against parental rights.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The specific IASB resolutions for Item 7.H are not attached to the agenda. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand that the full text of all resolutions under consideration be posted publicly before any discussion. Ask: ‘Which specific resolutions will our district’s delegate be supporting at the IASB Delegate Assembly?’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Buys ‘Guiding Coalitions’ Books from PLC Vendor
The district is spending $1,402 on books from Solution Tree, a vendor known for promoting the Professional Learning Community (PLC) model. While PLCs sound collaborative, they can be used to push ideological frameworks and teaching methods on staff under the guise of professional development.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand the Board pull the Bills Report from Consent Agenda Item 8.C for a separate discussion. Ask the Board: ‘What specific ‘Guiding Coalitions’ books are being purchased from Solution Tree, and how will this framework impact classroom instruction and curriculum?’
💰 Impact: $1,402.34
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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‘Therapy Dog’ Program Pitched for ‘Social-Emotional Well-Being’
The district is proposing a therapy dog program to support student ‘social-emotional well-being.’ While presented as a support tool, such programs can be used to introduce Social Emotional Learning (SEL) concepts and interventions without full parental transparency.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS NOW: This is a discussion item (7.C), so now is the time to shape it. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask the Board to make the ‘Guidelines for Therapy Dogs’ and the specific parental consent form public before this program moves forward. Ask: ‘What specific training do the handlers have in SEL, and will any data on student interactions with the dog be collected?’
💰 Impact: SEL Programming
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| ALERT (LEVEL 2) |
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Vague ‘Student Growth’ Report Requires Review
The board will hear a presentation on ‘Student Achievement and Growth 2025-26,’ but the presentation materials were not included in the agenda packet. Parents need to confirm whether ‘growth’ refers strictly to academic progress or includes subjective social-emotional metrics.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR & CLARIFY: Pay attention during the presentation for Item 7.F. If the definition of ‘growth’ is unclear, use public comment to ask: ‘Can the board please confirm that the ‘growth’ metrics presented are based on objective academic achievement and not subjective social-emotional surveys or observations?’
💰 Impact: Undefined ‘Growth’ Metrics
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