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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Eastpointe Community Schools. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Secret Spending on ‘Restorative Practices’ Discipline
Buried deep in a $4.4 million bill list on the ‘Consent Agenda’ are multiple payments totaling $19,000 to ‘The Resolution Center’ for ‘Restorative Practices.’ This is a social justice-based discipline model that often replaces consequences for misbehavior with group therapy sessions and can be used to push ideological narratives about race and bias. This large expenditure was not listed as a separate item for public discussion or approval.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board and demand Item 5.C be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Ask them: ‘What is the ‘Restorative Practices’ program from The Resolution Center, and why is the district spending $19,000 on it without public review?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $19,000
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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Massive Hidden Spending on ‘Equity’ Teacher Training
The consent agenda’s bill list includes $56,000 in payments to the University of Virginia for a ‘Customized Retreat’ and a ‘Cohort 21 CORE PROGRAM.’ UVA’s School of Education is a major proponent of ‘equity’ and social justice ideology. This is likely a massive, taxpayer-funded professional development program to train teachers in controversial concepts related to race, bias, and ‘anti-racism,’ all hidden from public view.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Email the Board and demand Item 5.C be pulled from the consent agenda. Ask: ‘What is being taught to our teachers in the $56,000 ‘Customized Retreat’ and ‘CORE PROGRAM’ from the University of Virginia? Parents have a right to see all training materials before they are approved.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $56,000
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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Review of New Sex Ed Curriculum Without Public Materials
Under item 8.A.1, the district’s Sex Education Advisory Board is presenting new curriculum materials for review. This is the key moment for parents to see exactly what the district plans to teach children about sex, gender, and relationships. However, the specific curriculum materials are not attached to the public agenda, making it impossible for parents to review them before the presentation.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is the only chance to see the proposed sex-ed curriculum before it moves towards a vote. Sign up for public comment. Email the Board: ‘We demand that all proposed Sex Education curriculum materials presented in item 8.A.1 be posted publicly on the district website for parental review immediately.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed cost of new curriculum.
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Secret Changes to Board Rules
The board is voting on a ‘Bylaws Update’ (Item 8.B.3) without providing the proposed changes to the public. These updates could include new rules that limit public comment time, restrict parents’ ability to speak at meetings, or reduce the board’s own oversight responsibilities. Voting on rule changes without showing them to the public is a major transparency violation.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board: ‘Table the vote on Item 8.B.3. We demand a red-lined version of the proposed bylaw changes be made public so parents can see exactly what you are trying to change before any vote is taken.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Potential loss of parental rights and oversight.
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Taxpayer-Funded Ideological Conference
The board is voting to spend taxpayer money to send members to the Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE) conference (Item 8.B.4). CUBE is run by the National School Boards Association (NSBA), the same organization that infamously asked the federal government to investigate parents as ‘domestic terrorists.’ This is funding ideological training from an organization hostile to parental rights.
Recommended Action Plan
DEFUND THE LOBBYISTS: Email the Board: ‘Vote NO on Item 8.B.4. Not one cent of our local tax money should go to the National School Boards Association or its affiliates. Focus on academics in Eastpointe, not on national political conferences.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed conference fees, travel, and lodging.
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Voting on a Secret Contract Addendum
The board is voting on a ‘Non-Affiliate Contract Addendum’ (Item 8.B.1) without providing the contract itself or any details about the vendor, the cost, or the services. This lack of transparency prevents parents from knowing who the district is doing business with and what they are paying for. The board should not be voting on secret deals.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board: ‘I demand Item 8.B.1 be tabled until the full contract addendum, including the vendor name and scope of work, is made public for review. The board must not vote on secret contracts.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Politicized Book Purchases
Hidden within thousands of dollars of Amazon purchases in the bill list is an order for ‘The Hate U Give’ book series. This book is known for its highly politicized content regarding race and law enforcement. Parents should be aware of what supplemental materials are being purchased with taxpayer funds for classroom or library use.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Email the Board: ‘Regarding the purchase of ‘The Hate U Give’ found in the bill list, for which grade level and class is this book intended? Is it part of required reading, and is there an alternative assignment for parents who object to the content?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $42.99
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