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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for North Shore SD 112. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Vague Consent Agenda Hides Spending and Hiring
The board plans to approve multiple items in a single ‘Consent Agenda’ vote, including all new hires and a list of payments to vendors. The attachments detailing who is being hired and which companies are being paid were not included in the public packet, preventing parental review before the vote.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘I demand that Items 8.b.i (Personnel Recommendations) and 8.b.ii (Bill List) be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Parents have a right to know who the district is hiring and paying with our tax dollars before you approve it.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending & Hires
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Board Proposes 30-Minute Cap on Public Comment
Under policy update 2:230, the Board is proposing to cap the entire public participation period at a maximum of 30 minutes for each meeting. This severely restricts the ability of parents and community members to hold the board accountable and voice their concerns on important issues.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a direct attempt to silence parents. Email the Board (contact info on the district website) and sign up for public comment to speak against Item 8.f, Policy 2:230. ‘Vote NO on the proposed changes to Policy 2:230. A 30-minute cap on public comment is an unacceptable restriction on the community’s right to be heard.’
💰 Impact: Silencing Parents
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is conducting a periodic review of Policy 7:345, which governs student data privacy and the use of educational technology. The text of the policy and any proposed changes are not included in the agenda packet, preventing parents from ensuring their children’s data is protected.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Regarding Item 8.f, open the file for Policy 7:345 attached in the Official Agenda (linked above). We must confirm there are no changes that weaken parental consent for data collection or expand unproven screen-time technology in the classroom.
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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Language Program Evaluated on ‘Sociocultural Competence’
The district is reviewing an evaluation of its K-5 Dual Language program conducted by Paridad Consulting. The evaluation is based on the ‘Three Pillars of Dual Language Education,’ one of which is ‘Sociocultural Competence,’ a framework that promotes ‘culturally sustaining’ content and ‘affirming student identities’ rather than focusing purely on language acquisition and academic achievement.
Recommended Action Plan
Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 6.b, the Dual Language Program evaluation by Paridad Consulting should focus on academic outcomes and language fluency, not on subjective ‘sociocultural competence.’ Please ensure that any program changes prioritize proven academic methods over ideological frameworks.’
💰 Impact: Ideology in Language Class
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Adopts ‘Equity’ and ‘SEL’ as Core Mission
The Superintendent’s report highlights the district’s new ‘Strategic Change Agenda,’ which embeds ‘Equity’ and ‘Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)’ as core values and goals. This framework prioritizes ‘culturally responsive environments,’ ‘dismantling barriers,’ and ‘student voice’ over a traditional academic focus, setting the stage for future policy and curriculum changes.
Recommended Action Plan
This isn’t just a report; it’s the blueprint for what will be taught in our classrooms. Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding the Superintendent’s Report (Item 4), I am concerned that the ‘Strategic Change Agenda’ prioritizes social-emotional and equity initiatives over academic excellence. Please provide a plan showing how you will measure and report on core academic proficiency, not just social metrics.’
💰 Impact: Focus on Academics
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is voting to approve an international field trip to the Dominican Republic in 2027. The memo describing the trip’s purpose, curriculum, and cost was not included in the public packet, preventing parents from reviewing it before the vote.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Regarding Item 8.d, open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the educational purpose of this trip and ensure it is not a ‘global citizenship’ or service-learning trip with an ideological agenda.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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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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Policy Update Cites Precedent for Parental Opt-Outs
The legal notes for the update to Policy 6:80 (Teaching About Controversial Issues) cite a new Supreme Court precedent, Mahmoud v. Taylor. This case affirms that parents have a right to opt their children out of instruction, such as LGBTQ+-inclusive storybooks, that undermines their religious beliefs.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for acknowledging this important legal precedent in Item 8.f. Get it on the record by saying: ‘We support the inclusion of the Mahmoud v. Taylor precedent in the legal notes for Policy 6:80, as it affirms crucial parental rights. We expect the district to honor this precedent and establish a clear opt-out process for all controversial curriculum.’
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