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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Clayton Ridge Comm School District. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Restricts Public Comment, Requires Pre-Registration
The board’s public comment policy requires citizens to notify the board secretary before the meeting to be allowed to speak. This prevents parents from addressing issues that arise during the meeting itself and can be used to screen speakers.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND YOUR RIGHT TO BE HEARD: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and tell the board: ‘Regarding Item B and Policy 213, the public comment rules chill free speech. Parents must have the right to address their elected officials without pre-registering. Please revise this policy to allow for spontaneous public comment.’
💰 Impact: Suppressed Parent Voice
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required for Vendor List
The board plans to approve a ‘List of Invoices’ as part of the consent agenda, but the actual list of vendors and payments has not been included in the public documents. This makes it impossible for parents to see if their tax dollars are going to ideological consultants or controversial curriculum providers before the vote.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached for Item C.3 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see which vendors are being paid. If you see concerning names, immediately contact the District Office to demand this item be pulled from the consent agenda for a public discussion.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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Virtual Academy Pushes ‘Happyology’ and Tracks ‘Chronic Absenteeism’
The report for the Iowa Virtual Academy (IAVA) reveals the use of surveillance terms like ‘Chronic Absenteeism’ to track students. It also promotes a ‘Happyology Club,’ a classic euphemism for a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program designed to influence student attitudes and beliefs.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask: ‘Regarding the IAVA report (Item E.3), what is the ‘Happyology Club’ and is it based on a specific SEL curriculum? Also, what data is collected under ‘Chronic Absenteeism’ and how is it used?’
💰 Impact: SEL in Virtual School
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District Introducing ‘CogniCare’ Student Support System
A principal’s report under Item E.2 mentions developing a new student support system called ‘CogniCare.’ This vague name could be a cover for a new Social Emotional Learning (SEL) or mental health screening program that operates without full parental knowledge or consent.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask: ‘Regarding the ‘CogniCare’ system mentioned in the MS/HS report (Item E.2), what is this program? Will it involve student surveys, screenings, or mental health services, and what is the parental notification and opt-out process?’
💰 Impact: Student Mental Health Screening
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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WIN: District Caps K-5 Screen Time at 60 Minutes Per Day
In a huge win for young learners, the board is introducing Policy 605.04, which limits digital instruction for K-5 students to a maximum of 60 minutes per day. The policy also empowers parents to request even further reductions in their child’s screen time, prioritizing foundational instruction over devices.
How to Lock It In
PACK THE ROOM TO SUPPORT THIS: This is a model policy. Show up to the meeting to strongly support the approval of Item I.3, Policy 605.04. Thank the board for prioritizing kids over screens and make sure this policy passes without being weakened.
✅ Why It Matters: Protecting Young Learners
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WIN: District Adopts New Policy Protecting Religious Freedom
The board is adopting Policy 107, which explicitly protects the constitutional right of students and staff to religious expression and prayer. The policy also ensures religious student groups receive the same rights as secular clubs, a major victory for religious freedom in schools.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for passing Item F.3, Policy 107. Get this victory on the record so it can’t be quietly reversed and use it as a model for neighboring districts to protect religious freedom.
✅ Why It Matters: Strengthened First Amendment Rights
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WIN: New Policy Guarantees Parent Input on Curriculum and Programs
The board is approving Policy 505.8, which commits the district to ‘meaningful parent and family engagement.’ This policy gives parents opportunities for input into Title I programs, district and building plans, curriculum, and academic goals, strengthening the partnership between families and schools.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) to thank the board for approving Item F.4. This policy is a great tool for parents to hold the district accountable for including them in key decisions. Let’s make sure it’s fully implemented at every school.
✅ Why It Matters: Increased Parent Partnership
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