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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Rondout SD 72. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Tax Levy Vote Lacks Spending Details
The board is voting on the tentative 2026 tax levy, which sets the amount of property tax the district will collect from residents. The agenda provides no details on the total amount, whether it’s an increase, or how this money will be spent, preventing public scrutiny of the district’s financial priorities.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for contact information) and demand that the Board publicly present the details of the 2026 tentative levy (Item 2.4) before the vote. Ask: ‘What is the total amount, the percentage increase, and how will the funds be allocated between academics and other programs?’
💰 Impact: Potential Tax Increase
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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‘Strings-Attached’ Grants Accepted Without Review
The board plans to accept unspecified grants and donations as part of a bundled vote, with no public discussion. Federal or private grants often come with mandates for specific DEI/SEL curricula or student data-sharing requirements that bypass parental oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the official agenda (linked above) and find the attachment for Item 2.5 detailing the grants and donations. Check the source of the funds (e.g., federal grants like ESSER, ARP) and for any conditions that require implementing specific programs or policies in the classroom.
💰 Impact: Ideological Strings Attached
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Undisclosed Personnel Appointments on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve personnel changes without public disclosure of the positions or candidates. This bundled vote could be used to hire a ‘Director of Equity’ or other activist roles without parental input or scrutiny.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the official agenda (linked above) and find the personnel report for Item 7. Look for new positions with titles like ‘Equity,’ ‘Inclusion,’ ‘Restorative Practices,’ or ‘SEL Coordinator.’ These roles often drive ideological agendas in the district.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Salary
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Undisclosed Spending Hidden in Bill List
The board is voting to approve a list of bills and salaries without disclosing the vendors or amounts in the agenda. This bundled ‘consent’ vote could conceal payments to ideological consultants or controversial curriculum providers.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The ‘Bills & Salaries’ list is often where controversial spending is hidden. Open the official agenda (linked above) and find the detailed bill list attachment for Item 2.3. Look for payments to vendors like Panorama, CASEL, or any DEI/SEL consultants before the board votes.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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