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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for North Olmsted City. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District-Wide Google Software Adoption Lacks Transparency
Item 7.H seeks approval for ‘Google Workspace for Education Plus’ to be used throughout the district. The Board has not provided the cost of this district-wide software, evidence that it improves academic outcomes, or disclosed how much additional daily screen time it will require from students.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email Treasurer Katherine Henes at katherine.henes@nolmsted.org: ‘Before the Board votes on Item 7.H, please publish the total cost, the independent evidence of academic gains, and the expected daily screen time per student for the Google Workspace for Education Plus platform.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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Mental Health Vendor to Teach ‘Personal Living’ to 5th Graders
Under item 7.B, the district plans to approve an agreement with Beech Brook Family Center, a behavioral health provider, to teach ‘Art of Personal Living’ classes to all 5th graders. The content of these classes is not disclosed in the agenda, raising concerns about what social or emotional topics will be taught without full parental review.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The agenda for Item 7.B does not include the contract or curriculum for the ‘Art of Personal Living’ class. Call Board President Megan Murphy at (440) 588-5300 and ask: ‘What is the full curriculum for the Beech Brook program, and will parents have the right to review all materials and opt their children out before this is approved?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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District Paid $24,507 to Youth Behavioral Health Agency
The district’s September financial report, up for approval under item 5.A, shows a $24,507 payment to Bellefaire JCB, a large behavioral and mental health services provider. This indicates an existing, significant relationship for providing student services that may operate outside of direct parental oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Email Treasurer Katherine Henes at katherine.henes@nolmsted.org: ‘Regarding the financial reports in Item 5.A, what specific services did Bellefaire JCB provide for the $24,507 payment? Are these services provided to students without parents present, and what is the opt-out process?’
💰 Impact: $24,507.00
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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WIN: District Proposes Ban on Ideological Litmus Tests for Staff and Students
The Board is introducing Policy 2265, which would prohibit the district from requiring students or staff to agree with or state opinions on specific political or ideological beliefs. This policy protects against compelled speech and ensures hiring and student evaluation are based on merit, not on alignment with a political agenda.
How to Lock It In
PACK THE ROOM TO SUPPORT: Show up to thank the Board for introducing Policy 2265. Sign up for public comment to say: ‘Thank you for protecting our students and teachers from ideological litmus tests. We strongly support Policy 2265 and urge its swift adoption.’
✅ Why It Matters: Protecting Free Speech
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WIN: New Policy Protects Student Privacy from AI and Affirms Parent Recording Rights
The Board is introducing Policy 7540.10, a comprehensive new rule on recording and AI devices. This policy protects students by banning covert recording and AI-wearable devices, while also formally allowing parents to audio record important meetings like IEPs and 504s with advance notice, ensuring an accurate record of what the district promises.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Email the Board via Board President Megan Murphy (Phone: (440) 588-5300) to support Policy 7540.10. ‘We applaud the Board’s proactive work on Policy 7540.10. Protecting student privacy from new AI technology and affirming a parent’s right to record IEP meetings are critical wins for families.’
✅ Why It Matters: Student Privacy & Parental Rights
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