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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for CHSD 128. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Advancing ‘Racial Equity’ Policy
The committee is reviewing attorney revisions to Policy 7:12, titled ‘Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.’ This signals the district is moving forward with a policy that could introduce divisive concepts about race into the classroom and district operations, potentially replacing equal opportunity with equity-based outcomes.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) and demand that the ‘attorney revisions to Policy 7:12’ be made public immediately. Ask the Board: ‘How does this policy define ‘equity,’ and will it lead to equal opportunity for all students or preferential treatment for certain groups? Parents must see the text before you discuss it.’
💰 Impact: Divisive Racial Ideology
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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New Rules for Student Lodging on Overnight Trips
The district is discussing new procedures for student lodging on overnight field trips. This could impact student safety and privacy, and parents need to know the proposed rules for room assignments and supervision before they are approved.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) regarding Item 3.C. Ask for the proposed ‘procedures regarding student lodging’ to be published for parental review. Key questions: What are the rules for room assignments? How will student privacy be protected? Who is supervising?
💰 Impact: Student Safety & Privacy
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Board Reviewing Its Own Governance Rules
The committee is reviewing the ‘Board Governance Handbook’ for potential revisions. Changes to this handbook could affect public comment rules, board transparency, and parents’ ability to hold the board accountable.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) regarding Item 3.G. Ask for a red-lined version of the ‘Board Governance Handbook’ showing all proposed updates so the public can see how the rules of board operation might change.
💰 Impact: Reduced Parental Voice
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Policy Updates from State Association
The district is discussing policy updates recommended by the Illinois Association of School Boards’ subscription service (PRESS). The specific policies in ‘Issue 123’ are not detailed in the agenda, making it impossible to know if they affect parental rights, curriculum, or student health.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The specific policies in ‘PRESS PLUS Issue 123’ are not listed. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) and ask for a copy of the proposed policy changes under Item 3.A before the meeting so parents can review them.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Changes to Physical Education Exemptions
The committee is discussing Policy 7:260 for exempting students from Physical Education. It’s unclear if this discussion will make it easier or harder for parents to request exemptions for their children for religious, medical, or other reasons.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) regarding Item 3.F. Ask what specific changes are being considered for Policy 7:260 and whether they will expand or restrict a parent’s right to exempt their child from Physical Education.
💰 Impact: Parental Control Over PE
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Update to Extracurricular Policy
The committee is reviewing an update to the policy on extracurricular activities, based on a draft from the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB). Without seeing the draft, parents cannot know if this changes eligibility, fees, or types of clubs available to students.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) regarding Item 3.B. Ask for a copy of the ‘IASB policy draft update’ for Policy 6:190 to understand how it will change extracurricular and co-curricular activities for students.
💰 Impact: Unknown Activity Rules
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