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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Mukwonago School District. We found 13 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Considers Consolidating with Neighboring School District
Under Action Item L.5, the Board will vote on a resolution to formally consider consolidating the Mukwonago Area School District with the Palmyra-Eagle Area School District. This would initiate a statutory process to evaluate the educational, financial, and community impacts of a full merger, with a potential effective date of July 1, 2028.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND A VOICE: A district consolidation is a massive change that will affect property taxes, school representation, and academic programs for years to come. Email the Board and speak at the meeting: ‘Before any decisions are made on Item L.5, parents demand a series of public town halls to understand the full impact of a potential consolidation with Palmyra-Eagle. We must have a say in this process.’
💰 Impact: Loss of Local Control
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Recommends Closing Eagleville Elementary Charter School
Action Item L.4 is a recommendation from the administration to close the Eagleville Elementary Charter School at the end of the 2026-27 school year. The rationale cites enrollment decreases and a projected budget deficit, which would force Eagleville students to relocate to other district schools.
Recommended Action Plan
SAVE YOUR SCHOOL: Families at Eagleville need to show up in force to protest this recommendation. Email the Board and sign up for public comment: ‘Regarding Item L.4, closing Eagleville will disrupt our children’s education and community. We urge you to reject the administration’s recommendation and work with parents to find a solution to keep our school open.’
💰 Impact: Disruption to Families
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Moves to Eliminate Parental Opt-Out for Literacy Screenings
Under Action Item L.6, a revision to Policy 2623 (Student Assessment and Grading) explicitly states that parents cannot opt their children out of certain assessments. The policy clarifies that ‘early literacy screenings are exempt from parental opt-out provisions,’ removing a key parental right.
Recommended Action Plan
DEFEND YOUR RIGHT TO OPT-OUT: This policy change removes your right to refuse district screenings for your child. Email the Board and demand they amend this policy: ‘Regarding the revision to Policy 2623, I demand you remove the language that exempts any screening from parental opt-out rights. Parents, not the district, have the final say on what assessments our children take.’
💰 Impact: Eroding Parental Consent
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District to Spend $23,517 on Survey Software Giant Qualtrics
Hidden in the Consent Agenda’s check register (Item F.2) is a payment of $23,517.85 to Qualtrics. This company is a major provider of survey software frequently used by schools to conduct ‘climate surveys’ that collect sensitive data on students’ attitudes, beliefs, and home life.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board to pull Item F.2 from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. Ask them: ‘What specific surveys will the $23,517 Qualtrics contract be used for? Will parents be given the right to review all survey questions and opt their children out before they are administered?’
💰 Impact: $23,517.85
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Proposes $8.2 Million Fitness Center with Unspecified Funding
Action Item L.10 recommends the board approve construction of a new $5.8 million fitness center and $2.4 million in locker room renovations. The budget document lists potential funding sources as ‘Referendum’ and ‘Operational Fund / Fundraising’ but marks them as ‘TBD’ (To Be Determined), leaving the source of the $8.2 million unclear.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK ABOUT THE PRICE TAG: Before the board approves an $8.2 million project, taxpayers deserve to know where the money is coming from. Email the Board: ‘Regarding Item L.10, I ask the Board to delay approval of the Fitness Center project until a clear and complete funding plan is presented to the public. Will this require a new referendum or a tax increase?’
💰 Impact: $8.2 Million
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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New Policy Could Muzzle Parents at IEP Meetings
A new policy, 2461 (Recording of IEP Team Meetings), requires parents to give advance notice to record their child’s IEP meeting. It also gives the district authority to suspend the meeting if they decide the recording has become ‘disruptive,’ a vague term that could be used to shut down parental advocacy.
Recommended Action Plan
PROTECT PARENT ADVOCATES: This policy could intimidate parents of special needs children from creating a record of their IEP meetings. Email the Board: ‘Regarding Policy 2461, the term ‘disruptive’ is too subjective and could be used to silence parents. Please amend the policy to protect a parent’s right to record these critical meetings without fear of being shut down.’
💰 Impact: Threat to Special Needs Advocacy
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District to Replace In-Person German Class with Virtual Learning
Under Action Item L.9, the district is proposing a new World Language model that would transition German instruction to a virtual provider. While this adds other virtual language options, it eliminates the in-person German program and replaces a teacher with more screen time for students.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK ABOUT VIRTUAL LEARNING: The district is replacing a teacher with a screen. Email the Board before the vote on Item L.9: ‘What is the cost of the virtual provider? What evidence can you provide that virtual language instruction is as effective as an in-person teacher? How will you ensure quality and rigor?’
💰 Impact: More Screen Time
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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New Dress Code Contains Vague Language That Could Target Speech
The revised dress code policy (5511) allows administrators to restrict student attire if it is ‘likely to cause a material and substantial disruption’ or violates anti-harassment policies. These subjective terms are often used to censor patriotic, religious, or conservative messages that administrators disagree with.
Recommended Action Plan
PROTECT STUDENT SPEECH: Vague dress codes are a threat to free expression. Email the Board: ‘Regarding Policy 5511, I am concerned the subjective ‘material and substantial disruption’ language will be used to unfairly target students for their beliefs. Please add stronger protections for political and religious speech to ensure all viewpoints are treated equally.’
💰 Impact: Student Free Speech
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Restricts Public Comment with New Rules
Under Item D.2, the board has outlined rules for public comment that limit parents’ ability to communicate effectively. The rules prohibit the use of any visual aids, require speakers to remain seated, and forbid any audience reaction like applause, restricting engagement and expression.
Recommended Action Plan
DEFEND PUBLIC INPUT: These rules are designed to limit, not encourage, public participation. Email the Board: ‘The restrictions on public comment under Item D.2, especially the ban on visual aids, hinder our ability to communicate with our elected officials. We ask you to revise these rules to be more welcoming to public input.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Voice
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 10) |
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District Proposes Major Expansion of Parental Rights for Religious Beliefs
Action Item L.6 includes revisions to Policy 2510 (Adoption of Textbooks) and Policy 2521 (Selection of Instructional Materials). These changes would mandate that the district notify parents about materials that may conflict with ‘sincerely held religious beliefs,’ create a formal process for exemption requests, and provide alternative assignments.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THIS LANDMARK WIN: These policy changes are a huge victory for parental rights and religious freedom. Email the Board and attend the meeting to voice your strong support. ‘Thank you for strengthening parental rights. I urge you to unanimously approve the revisions to Policies 2510 and 2521 to ensure families are notified and respected.’
✅ Why It Matters: Restored Parental Oversight
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| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
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District Considers Removing ‘Gender Identity’ from Sex Discrimination Policy
Under Action Item L.6, the Board is reviewing Policy 2266, which addresses sex-based discrimination. The revision notes that recent court orders have vacated federal guidance that defined ‘sex’ to include ‘sexual orientation’ and ‘gender identity,’ and the district is now considering removing those terms from the policy.
How to Lock It In
PACK THE ROOM & SECURE THIS WIN: This is a major victory against ideological overreach. Show up to thank the Board for considering this change and urge them to VOTE YES on revising Policy 2266. Email the Board: ‘I strongly support the proposed revision to Policy 2266 to align with the law and common sense. Please vote YES to protect our students and remove contested gender ideology from district policy.’
✅ Why It Matters: Reclaiming Parental Authority
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Strengthens Advanced Academic Pathways
The agenda includes multiple wins for academic rigor. The new PVMS Course Guide (Item L.7) preserves accelerated math pathways, including Algebra in 8th grade. Additionally, new course proposals (Item L.8) upgrade Music Theory to an AP-level course and allow students to repeat advanced art classes for portfolio development.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: The district is protecting and expanding advanced academics. Attend the meeting or email the Board to thank them: ‘I applaud the district for preserving accelerated math in the new middle school and for expanding AP and advanced course offerings at the high school. Thank you for prioritizing academic excellence.’
✅ Why It Matters: Focus on Academics
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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District Proposes Stronger Parental Notice for Student Health Services
Under Action Item L.6, the summary for revised Policy 5310 (Health Services) indicates a major win for parental rights. The changes would require ‘advance written notice before the administration of any periodic or necessary health services’ and a ‘strict five-day prior notice mandate for unforeseen invasive examinations.’
How to Lock It In
INVESTIGATE & SECURE THE WIN: The summary for Policy 5310 is a huge win, but the full text is not in the agenda packet. Email the Board: ‘I strongly support the described changes to Policy 5310 requiring advance written notice for all health services. Please confirm the final policy language reflects this and vote YES to protect parental rights.’
✅ Why It Matters: Strengthened Parental Consent
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