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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Marion. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Hires SEL Consultant for ‘Behavioral Interventions’
District reports confirm a new contract with ‘Second Nature Social Skills’ to implement ‘social-emotional/behavioral supports’ using the ‘Collaborative Problem Solving’ (CPS) model. This approach teaches that misbehavior is a ‘skill’ deficit, not a ‘will’ issue, which undermines parental authority and classroom discipline by treating behavior as a therapeutic issue.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Contact the Superintendent’s office (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘Regarding the contract with Second Nature Social Skills, what is the total cost? Is this program opt-in or mandatory for students, and what is the parental consent and notification process before a child receives these ‘behavioral interventions’?’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Character Formation
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Active Shooter Drills Planned for Elementary Schools
A district report confirms that ALICE active shooter drills are scheduled for elementary schools the week of November 16th. The ALICE protocol includes controversial components like ‘Counter’ (fight back) and ‘Evacuate,’ which may be psychologically inappropriate and dangerous for young children.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Superintendent’s office immediately (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘What specific, age-appropriate actions are elementary students being taught for the ‘Counter’ and ‘Evacuate’ portions of ALICE drills? Parents have a right to review all training materials and provide consent before their young children participate in these potentially traumatizing drills.’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Safety & Psyche
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Piloting IXL for Student Testing
The district is replacing the Aimsweb assessment with a pilot of the IXL LevelUp software for ELA and Math benchmark testing. This move increases student screen time and data collection without public evidence that IXL is more effective than the program it replaces or traditional instruction.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND EVIDENCE: Contact the School Committee (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘Before expanding the IXL pilot, please publish independent, non-vendor-funded studies proving it improves academic outcomes more than traditional teaching. Also, disclose how much daily screen time this adds for students and what instructional time it replaces.’
💰 Impact: More Screen Time, Less Teaching
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague ‘School Improvement Plan’ on Voting Agenda
Under item IV.a, the board is scheduled to vote on a two-year ‘School Improvement Plan’ for Center and Old Hammondtown Schools. The plan itself is not included in the agenda packet, preventing parents from reviewing potentially significant changes to curriculum, discipline, or school culture before the vote.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes. The district states supporting documents are on its website. Find the ‘2026-2028 School Improvement Plan’ and check for keywords like ‘equity,’ ‘SEL,’ or ‘restorative practices’ before the vote.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Directed to Limit Law Enforcement on Campus
A bulletin from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) directs the district to adopt a policy aligning with the new state ‘PROTECT Act.’ This law limits civil law enforcement, such as immigration agents, from making arrests on school grounds without a judicial warrant, effectively making schools a sanctuary space.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR: The district will soon have to adopt a policy based on the PROTECT Act. Watch for this on a future agenda and be prepared to demand that any policy prioritizes student safety and cooperation with all forms of law enforcement, not political agendas.
💰 Impact: Politicizing School Safety
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District Accepts Federal ‘Student Support’ Grant
The district is accepting a $10,000 federal ‘Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant’ (Item IV.d.iv). These grants often come with ideological strings attached, promoting programs like Social Emotional Learning (SEL) or ‘wellness’ initiatives instead of focusing on core academics.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Email the School Committee before the vote on Item IV.d.iv (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘What specific programs or positions will the $10,000 Title IV grant fund? Please provide a copy of the grant application and any associated requirements to ensure no ideological strings are attached.’
💰 Impact: $10,000 (Federal Strings Attached)
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