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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Mattapoisett. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Hires Outside ‘Social-Emotional’ Consultant
The Superintendent’s newsletter confirms the district is contracting with ‘Second Nature Social Skills’ to implement ‘social-emotional/behavioral supports’ using the ‘Collaborative Problem Solving’ model. This approach redefines misbehavior as a ‘skill’ deficit, not a ‘will’ issue, which can undermine parental authority on discipline and values.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: The Superintendent’s newsletter and Student Services report (Item V.b.iii) detail a new contract with ‘Second Nature Social Skills’ for social-emotional programming. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask: ‘What is the cost of this contract? Parents must be allowed to review all training materials and curriculum from this vendor before it is used with our children.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Contract Cost
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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School Pilots New IXL Testing Software
A principal’s report reveals Old Hammondtown School is piloting ‘IXL LevelUp’ for student benchmark assessments in ELA and Math. The district has not presented any independent evidence that this software improves academic outcomes or detailed how much additional screen time it will require from students.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND EVIDENCE: A principal’s report mentions a pilot of ‘IXL LevelUp’ software. Email the School Committee (contact info on district website): ‘Before this pilot expands, please publish the independent, non-vendor-funded studies showing IXL improves academic outcomes. How much daily screen time will this add for students, and what direct instruction time will it replace?’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Screen Time
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Accepts Over $140k in Federal Grants
The board is voting to accept four federal grants totaling $141,671, including IDEA and Title IV ‘Student Support and Academic Enrichment.’ These federal funds often come with mandates for specific data-sharing, DEI, or SEL programs that are not disclosed to parents.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Regarding Item IV.d, contact the School Committee before the vote. ‘Before you accept $141,671 in federal grants, please provide the public with a copy of the grant applications and any associated assurances. What specific programs, curricula, or data-sharing requirements are tied to this federal money?’
💰 Impact: $141,671 (Federal Strings Attached)
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is voting to approve the 2026-2028 School Improvement Plan for two schools. The plan itself is not included in the agenda packet, leaving parents in the dark about potential changes to curriculum, academic programs, or the introduction of ideological initiatives.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for the ‘2026-2028 School Improvement Plan’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes related to academics, SEL, or DEI before the board votes on Item IV.a.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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