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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for LACKAWANNA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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‘Gardening Club’ Pushes ‘Food Justice’ and SEL on Students
The district is approving an 8-week ‘Gardening Health and Wellness’ program from an outside group called ‘Herban Alternative.’ The curriculum explicitly states it teaches Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and introduces politically charged concepts like ‘food justice’ and ‘food sovereignty’ to grade and middle school students under the guise of a gardening club.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board of Education regarding Item G.8 (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). Ask: ‘Why is a gardening club teaching political concepts like ‘food justice’ and ‘food sovereignty’? Parents must have the right to review this SEL-aligned curriculum and opt their children out of this program.’
💰 Impact: Replacing Science with Activism
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Board Severely Limits Public Comment Time
The board is capping total public comment at a maximum of 15 minutes for the entire meeting, with a 3-minute limit per speaker. This means as few as five parents could get to speak before the board cuts off all public input for the night, effectively silencing community feedback on important issues.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TO BE HEARD: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). State: ‘Regarding Items C.3 and L.1, capping public comment at 15 minutes total is an unacceptable restriction on parental rights. We demand you remove this arbitrary total time limit and listen to the community you serve.’
💰 Impact: Silencing Parent Voices
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague ‘GLEAM Inventories’ Contract Requires Review
The board is approving a contract for ‘GLEAM Inventories’ at two elementary schools, funded by a School Improvement Grant (SIG). The purpose of these ‘inventories’ is not explained, and the vendor is unknown. Grant-funded programs often come with ideological strings attached.
Recommended Action Plan
VERIFY THIS VENDOR: Item G.5 approves a contract with ‘GLEAM Inventories.’ Open the file ‘GLEAM Inventory Contract Signed.pdf’ in the Official Agenda (linked above) to determine what this company does and what ‘inventories’ they are conducting at Truman and Martin Rd Elementary schools.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed (Grant-Funded)
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District Purging Over 1,200 Elementary Library Books
The district is discarding 1,284 library books from Martin Road Elementary, claiming they are ‘outdated.’ While routine weeding is normal, the massive list includes classics and historical biographies, raising questions about the criteria being used to decide which books are no longer appropriate for students.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The list of books for removal in Item G.1 is over 1,200 titles long. Open the ‘Surplus Library Materials Fall 2026.pdf’ in the official agenda (linked above) and check for any classics or important historical books you believe should remain available to students. Email the board your concerns before the vote.
💰 Impact: Loss of Classic Literature
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Vague ‘Healthy Air Quality’ Policy Requires Review
The board is voting on a ‘Comprehensive Energy-Efficient Healthy Indoor Air Quality Policy,’ but the text of the resolution was not included in the agenda packet. Policies with vague, positive-sounding titles can sometimes contain unrelated mandates or ‘green’ initiatives that don’t belong in schools.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Resolution- establishing a comprehensive energy-efficient healthy indoor air quality policy for schools.pdf’ for Item G.4 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm it does not contain unrelated or ideological mandates.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Details
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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District Approves Full Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
The Board is voting to adopt a resolution providing a full exemption from school property taxes for qualifying veterans with permanent and total service-connected disabilities. This is a meaningful way to honor the sacrifice of local heroes and support their families within our community.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for supporting our veterans with Item H.1. Publicly praising this decision makes it a community standard and encourages other districts to do the same.
✅ Why It Matters: N/A (Community Support)
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