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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for KENMORE-TONAWANDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. We found 8 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Board to Approve $1.875 Million Payout for Secret Litigation
The Board is voting to amend the budget by $1.875 million to pay for the ‘settlement of litigation.’ The resolution provides no details on what this lawsuit was about, who was involved, or why taxpayers are on the hook for this massive sum.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 12.C, I demand to know the nature of the litigation that is costing taxpayers $1.875 million. The public has a right to know why this money is being paid out before you vote to approve it.’
💰 Impact: $1.875 Million
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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‘Peaceful Schools’ SEL Program on Consent Agenda
The district is approving a contract with ‘Peaceful Schools’ for ‘school based peer mediation and de-escalation training.’ These are key components of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Restorative Practices, which often replace traditional discipline with therapeutic interventions.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Pull Item 14.R from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote. Parents deserve to know what the ‘Peaceful Schools’ curriculum entails and why the district is prioritizing SEL over academics.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Contract Cost
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Board Voting on ‘Confidential’ Settlement Agreements
Under the Superintendent’s report, the board will vote to approve two ‘confidential settlement agreements’ that were discussed in a closed-door executive session. This secrecy prevents parents and taxpayers from understanding legal issues and potential liabilities facing the district.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: Sign up for public comment and demand the Board reveal the general nature of the settlements in Item 9.B. Ask them: ‘What are you settling and why is it being hidden from the public who pays the bills?’
💰 Impact: Public’s Right to Know
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Schedules Special Vote for Capital Project
The Board is appointing inspectors for a ‘Special Capital Project Referendum Vote’ scheduled for December 15, 2026. Holding major spending votes in special elections, especially near the holidays, often results in low voter turnout, making it easier to pass controversial projects.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND DETAILS: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Before the vote on Item 14.I, please provide the public with the full scope and cost of the Capital Project Referendum planned for December 15. Taxpayers deserve full transparency on major spending initiatives.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Project Cost
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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New K-8 Online Music Program Adds Screen Time
The board is doing a first read for the ‘Quaver Music Online Platform’ for all K-8 students. This is another digital curriculum that increases student screen time, often at the expense of hands-on learning and direct instruction from a teacher.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND EVIDENCE: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 14.M, what is the total daily screen time this program will add for a K-8 student? Before approving this, please provide independent, non-vendor-funded evidence that this online platform improves student academic outcomes more than a live music teacher.’
💰 Impact: More Student Screen Time
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague ‘Supplemental Health Care’ Contract Proposed
The board is voting on a ‘Supplemental Health Care Contract’ with no details provided about who it serves or what services it includes. This could be a routine contract for staff, or it could be a school-based health clinic that provides services to students without parental consent.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Consent Item 14.S, who will be served by the ‘Supplemental Health Care’ contract? If students will be served, what is the parental notification and consent policy for any services provided?’
💰 Impact: Potential Student Services
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Policy Update Embeds ‘Mental Health’ Into School Safety
A broad policy audit on the consent agenda includes updates to the School Safety Plan (Policy 5681). The new language requires training on ‘violence prevention and mental health,’ which can be a gateway for introducing SEL concepts and student screenings under the banner of safety.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding the mental health component in Policy 5681 (Item 14.K), what specific training will be used? Will parents be notified and given the right to opt their children out of any mental health-related instruction or screenings?’
💰 Impact: SEL Creep
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Vague ‘Applied Behavior Analysis’ Contract
The board is approving a contract for ‘Level-Up Applied Behavior Analysis Services.’ While ABA is a known therapy, this contract is on the consent agenda with no details about its scope, which students it will serve, or how parental consent and involvement will be managed.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 14.O, please clarify the scope of the Applied Behavior Analysis contract. How are students selected for these services, and what is the parental notification and consent process before any services are rendered?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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