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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Fair Lawn Public School District. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Over $192,000 for External Mental Health Contractors
The bills list (Item 12.C) includes payments of $129,460 to Effective School Solutions and $62,977 to Care Plus NJ. These companies provide school-based mental health services, which can function as clinics operating on children without direct parental presence or consent for every interaction.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask: ‘Regarding the payments to Effective School Solutions and Care Plus NJ in Item 12.C, what specific services are being provided, which students receive them, and what is the explicit, opt-in parental consent process for these services?’
💰 Impact: $192,437.67
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Over $66,000 in EdTech Spending Without Proof of Efficacy
Item 12.C approves payments for student-facing software, including $34,197 for Amplify Education, $20,960 for ExploreK12, and $11,536 for Noredink. The district has not provided any independent evidence that these programs produce academic gains or justified the increase in student screen time.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Email the Board of Education: ‘Before approving payments in Item 12.C for Amplify, ExploreK12, and Noredink, please publish the independent, non-vendor-funded studies proving these products’ academic effectiveness and state how much daily screen time they add for students.’
💰 Impact: $66,693.56
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Quietly Abolishing ‘Students at Risk’ Policy
Item 13.C completely abolishes the policy and regulation for ‘Programs for Students at Risk’ without any public explanation. Parents have a right to know why this framework is being removed and what, if anything, will replace it to support struggling students.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE BOARD: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask: ‘Regarding Item 13.C, why is the policy for “Students at Risk” being abolished? What new policy or program will ensure struggling students receive support, and how can parents review it before this is approved?’
💰 Impact: Lack of Transparency
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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School-Sponsored SEL and Affinity Group Programs
Items 8.B and 9.L.2 approve and fund multiple extracurricular programs and clubs based on social-emotional and identity-based themes, including ‘Heroes & Cool Kids,’ ‘Peers for Peace,’ ‘Girls Supporting Girls,’ and ‘Walls for Wellness.’ These programs can shift focus from academics to social engineering and create divisions among students.
Recommended Action Plan
Email the Board of Education: ‘Regarding Items 8.B and 9.L.2, parents send their children to school for academic instruction, not social programming. What is the curriculum for these programs, and how can parents review it before they are approved?’
💰 Impact: Focus on Academics
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 3) |
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Win: District Removes Barrier for School Volunteers
Under Item 13.A, the revised Policy 9181 will now have the district reimburse volunteers for the cost of their mandatory criminal background checks. This is a positive step that removes a financial barrier, making it easier for parents and community members to get involved in our schools.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Show up or email the Board to thank them for passing Item 13.A and revising Policy 9181. This encourages more parent volunteers, and we should get their positive vote on the record so it can’t be quietly reversed.
✅ Why It Matters: Encourages Involvement
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