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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Coventry School District. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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New Policy Could Prohibit Parents from Recording Meetings
The board is voting on new Policy 1113/4118.6, which prohibits ‘secretly recording’ conversations with school staff where there is a ‘reasonable expectation of privacy.’ This could prevent parents from creating an accurate record of important meetings about their child’s education, safety, or well-being.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a direct attack on your ability to keep a record of conversations about your child. Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website) and attend the meeting to speak against Policy 1113/4118.6. ‘Parents have a right to document conversations with the district. This policy creates an environment of secrecy, not trust. Vote NO on Policy 1113/4118.6.’
💰 Impact: Your Right to Document
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Lays Groundwork for School Consolidation and Major Bond
The School Building Committee report details over $31 million in needed repairs for three elementary schools and explicitly recommends a ‘consolidated facility strategy.’ This is the first step toward closing neighborhood schools and asking taxpayers for a massive bond to build a new, centralized PK-5 campus.
Recommended Action Plan
GET AHEAD OF IT: This is the time for input, before a plan is finalized. Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the School Building Committee report, parents are concerned about the proposal to close neighborhood schools. We demand a series of public town halls to discuss all options before any consolidation plan or bond measure is developed.’
💰 Impact: Future Taxpayer Bond
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Softens Consequences for Expelled Older Students
Revisions to Policy 5144 change the rules for expelled students aged 16-18. The district would now be required to provide an alternative education program to these students on their second expulsion, whereas the current policy does not. This change reduces accountability for students who have been expelled multiple times for serious offenses.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the revisions to Policy 5144, why is the district reducing consequences for students aged 16-18 who are expelled for a second time? Parents expect clear and consistent discipline, not a revolving door for serious offenses.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Accountability
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Introducing AI Tools in Classrooms
The district is presenting its plan to integrate AI tools like Gemini and Magic School for students in grades 6-12. While the presentation focuses on ‘critical thinking,’ it provides no independent evidence that these tools improve academic outcomes or details on how much daily screen time they will add.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the AI presentation, what is the expected daily increase in screen time for students using these tools? Before any formal adoption, please publish the independent, non-vendor-funded studies showing these specific AI products produce meaningful academic gains over traditional instruction.’
💰 Impact: Increased Screen Time
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