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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Cuyahoga Heights Local. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Vague Adoption of State Special Ed Policies
The board is voting under Item 9.A to adopt the Ohio Department of Education’s Special Education Model Policies and Procedures. The district has not provided the text of these policies, which can sometimes contain language that undermines parental rights regarding student health, privacy, or identity.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘ODEW Special Education Model Policies and Procedures – FY27.pdf’ attached to Item 9.A in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes affecting parental consent or notification before the vote.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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New ‘Academic Intervention’ Policy Hides ‘Whole Child’ Agenda
A new policy for ‘Academic Intervention’ (po2623.01) introduces ‘integrated student supports’ to address ‘comprehensive student… needs.’ This is a common euphemism for ‘Whole Child’ programs that can shift focus from academics to social-emotional engineering and data collection.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Email Superintendent William Young at myoung@cuyhts.org: ‘Regarding Policy 2623.01 in Item 15.B, what specific non-academic ‘integrated student supports’ will be provided, and what is the parental consent process for these services? Parents must be the primary decision-makers for their child’s social and emotional well-being.’
💰 Impact: Focus Shift from Academics
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District to Approve ‘Center for Renewal’ Vendor
The board is set to approve ‘Common Ground the Cindy Nord Center for Renewal’ as a new vendor under Item 6.B. The district has not provided the contract or scope of work, but the name suggests a focus on wellness or social-emotional programming, which often comes with ideological strings attached.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The attachment for Item 6.B was not available. Email Superintendent William Young at myoung@cuyhts.org and Treasurer Matthew Muccio at mmuccio@cuyhts.org: ‘Regarding new vendor ‘Common Ground the Cindy Nord Center for Renewal’ in Item 6.B, what services will this vendor provide to the district, will they serve students, and what is the cost? Please provide the contract for public review before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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New K-3 Testing to Funnel Kids into Intervention System
The new ‘K-3 Mathematics Diagnostic Assessments’ policy (po2623.03) will identify students for ‘academic intervention services.’ This system uses the ‘integrated student supports’ model, which can be a gateway for non-academic, ‘whole child’ interventions without specific parental consent.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Email Superintendent William Young at myoung@cuyhts.org: ‘Regarding Policy 2623.03 in Item 15.D, what is the parental opt-out process for any non-academic interventions or data collection that result from these new math assessments?’
💰 Impact: Student Data Collection
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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WIN: District Creates and Protects Advanced Math Track
The new ‘Advanced Mathematics’ policy (po2675) establishes a formal accelerated math pathway for qualifying students. Starting in 6th grade, students will be placed on a track to take Algebra I in 8th grade, protecting advanced learning opportunities from the ‘de-tracking’ trend.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for passing Policy 2675. Email Superintendent William Young at myoung@cuyhts.org: ‘We strongly support the new advanced mathematics policy. Thank you for protecting academic excellence and providing a clear pathway for high-achieving students.’
✅ Why It Matters: Protecting High Achievers
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WIN: Parents Given Final Say on Third Grade Retention
The revised ‘Third Grade Reading Guarantee’ policy (po2623.02) includes a major win for parental rights. The policy explicitly allows a parent to request their child be promoted to fourth grade, even if the student has not met the state’s reading benchmark, after consulting with the teacher and principal.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for Policy 2623.02. Email Superintendent William Young at myoung@cuyhts.org: ‘Thank you for affirming parental authority in the revised Third Grade Reading Guarantee policy. We support this move to put parents, not the state, in charge of their child’s academic path.’
✅ Why It Matters: Parental Authority Affirmed
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