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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Brooklyn City. We found 8 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Adds “Gender Identity” to Nondiscrimination Policy
Policy 2266, up for adoption under agenda item 6.1, redefines ‘sex’ to include ‘gender identity’. This policy opens the door for biological males in girls’ sports and bathrooms, and could allow the school to socially transition a child with a new name and pronouns without parental knowledge or consent.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a critical threat. Call Board President Kelli Krall at (216) 485-8100 and demand the board remove ‘gender identity’ from Policy 2266 before the vote. ‘We do not co-parent with the government. Do not pass policies that erase parental rights.’
💰 Impact: Parental Consent
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New Policy Aims to Block Parents from Recording in Classrooms
The proposed update to Policy 5136 on personal devices explicitly prohibits students from using ‘covert means to listen-in or make a recording’ and requires written permission from the principal to place a recording device in a book bag. This rule is designed to prevent parents from gathering direct evidence of what is being taught to their children.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: This is a direct attack on parental oversight. Call Board President Kelli Krall at (216) 485-8100: ‘Vote NO on the changes to Policy 5136 under Item 6.1. Parents have a right to know what is happening in the classroom, and this policy blocks our ability to find out.’
💰 Impact: Classroom Transparency
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Board to Approve $57k for Screen-Time Software
Item 5.2 asks the board to approve last month’s financial statements, which include a $56,898.94 payment to EdTech vendor Imagine Learning LLC. The district has not provided any independent evidence that this software improves academic outcomes or detailed how much daily screen time it adds for students.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND EVIDENCE: Email Treasurer Robert Schirhart at robert.schirhart@bcshurricanes.org: ‘Before approving the financials in Item 5.2, please provide the public with independent, non-vendor-funded evidence of academic gains from Imagine Learning software and state the total daily screen time it adds per student.’
💰 Impact: $56,898.94
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Undisclosed “Edutherapy” Vendor Contract Amendment
Item 6.4 amends a contract with Atlas Edutherapy LLC, a vendor providing therapy services to students. The actual service agreement is not attached, preventing parents from reviewing the scope of these services and what parental consent is required before a child receives therapy at school.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Atlas Edutherapy, LLC – Amend 26-27 SY.pdf’ attached to Item 6.4 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the scope of services and parental consent requirements.
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Preschool Program with “Starting Point” Vendor
Item 6.2 approves a Memorandum of Understanding with ‘Starting Point Child Care Resource and Referral Agency’ for a ‘LENA Start literacy program’ for preschoolers. The actual agreement was not included in the agenda packet, so parents cannot see what curriculum, training, or data-sharing requirements are involved.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Starting Point MOU – Preschool.pdf’ attached to Item 6.2 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes for our youngest learners.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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“Unaccompanied Youth” Policy Creates Parental Rights Loophole
Policy 5111.01, while federally mandated for homeless students, contains an ‘unaccompanied youth’ provision that can be misused. This designation allows the school to treat a child as an independent adult, making decisions about their education and well-being without parental consent, even in cases of temporary family disagreements.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FOR SAFEGUARDS: Call Board President Kelli Krall at (216) 485-8100: ‘Regarding Policy 5111.01 under Item 6.1, what specific safeguards are in place to ensure the ‘unaccompanied youth’ designation is not used to circumvent parental rights without a formal court order?’
💰 Impact: Bypassing Parents
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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New Policy Protects Staff and Students from Compelled Speech
The Board is adopting Policy 2265, which explicitly prohibits the district from requiring staff, job applicants, or students to agree with or express opinions on specific political or ideological beliefs. This is a strong protection against the ‘DEI loyalty oaths’ that are becoming common in other districts.
How to Lock It In
Show up to thank the Board for adopting Policy 2265 under Item 6.1. Get this on the record so it can’t be quietly reversed and use it as a model for neighboring districts. Call Board President Kelli Krall at (216) 485-8100 to express your support before the vote.
✅ Why It Matters: Protects First Amendment
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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District Guarantees Access for Boy Scouts, FFA, and Other Youth Groups
The new Policy 5224 requires the district to provide access to traditional youth organizations like the Boy Scouts of America and Future Farmers of America. This ensures these groups can speak to students and recruit on campus, promoting patriotism and civic involvement.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Call Board President Kelli Krall at (216) 485-8100 to thank the board for adopting Policy 5224 under Item 6.1. Public support makes it harder for future boards to reverse positive policies.
✅ Why It Matters: Protects Civic Groups
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“We do not co-parent with the government.”
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