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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Issaquah School District. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Board Restricts When Parents Can Speak
The agenda appears to limit public comment on specific agenda items to the time when that item is being discussed, preventing parents from addressing them during the general public comment period. This tactic can be used to rush controversial items through by limiting the opportunity for public feedback.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TO BE HEARD: Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) and ask for clarification on the public comment policy under Item 3. ‘Parents have a right to be heard. The board must not create rules that limit when parents can speak on agenda items.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Parent Voice
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Final Vote on Giving Students Power on Board
The Board is holding a third and final vote on ‘Governance Culture 12,’ a policy for student representatives. The actual text of the policy is in an attachment, so it’s unclear what powers these students will have, such as voting rights or access to confidential executive sessions.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the ‘GC-12 Student Rep Policy Redline’ file attached to General Item 6 in the Official Agenda (linked above). We need to know if this policy gives students voting power or access to sensitive information before the board votes.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Change
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Accepting Federal Grant Money
The district is approving the ‘Carl D. Perkins (Perkins V) Grant’ on the consent agenda. While this is for Career and Technical Education, federal grants often come with strings attached, mandating specific curriculum, data collection on students, or ‘equity’ frameworks.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Consent Item 6, what are the specific requirements, data sharing agreements, and equity mandates attached to the Perkins V grant? The public deserves to know what strings are attached to this federal money before you accept it.’
💰 Impact: Federal Strings Attached
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague ‘School Improvement Plan’ Update
The administration is presenting data for School Improvement Plans (SIPs). These plans are often used to introduce ‘Social Emotional Learning’ (SEL), ‘Equity’ initiatives, or other ideological programs under the guise of academic improvement.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the ‘Review of SIP Data Presentation’ file for General Item 7 in the Official Agenda (linked above). Check for keywords like ‘SEL,’ ‘equity,’ ‘climate,’ ‘belonging,’ or ‘restorative practices’ and be prepared to challenge them.
💰 Impact: Hidden SEL/DEI Metrics
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Vendor Payments Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve a bundle of payments (‘Vouchers’) without individual discussion. This is a common way to hide spending on controversial consultants, surveys, or curriculum from vendors like Panorama Education, CASEL, or other SEL/DEI providers.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the ’11-12-2026 Warrant Issue Detail’ file for Consent Item 4 in the Official Agenda (linked above). Scan the vendor list for any known ideological actors or suspicious ‘consulting’ or ‘training’ services before the meeting.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Vendor Payments
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Laying Groundwork for Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
The board is holding a special work study to meet with state legislators and has a standing agenda item to discuss legislation. This is how school boards begin to use our local tax dollars and official positions to lobby for or against state and federal laws, including those that impact parental rights.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR: Pay close attention to the ‘Legislative Matters’ discussion under General Item 9. We need to know which bills the board is discussing and what positions they are considering taking with our money and our district’s name.
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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