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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Manheim Central SD. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Approving High-Cost Special Ed Contract with ‘Extensive Data Collection’
The board is voting on a contract with Soaring Heights School, a private facility, for special education services at a rate of $323 per day, plus $153/day for 1-on-1 support. The contract states the school runs an ‘extensive data collection and analysis program’ on students and makes the district responsible for getting parental consent.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board before the vote on Item 13.B. Ask: ‘What specific student data will Soaring Heights collect? Who will have access to it, and for how long? Please provide the exact parental consent form for this data collection before approving this expensive contract.’
💰 Impact: $323+/day per student
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Undisclosed Policy 816.1 Up for Final Vote
The board is scheduled for a ‘Second Reading and Approval’ of Policy 816.1, which is the final step to make it official. However, the text of the policy has not been included in the public agenda, leaving parents completely in the dark about what changes are being voted into effect.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office and demand that the full text of Policy 816.1 be published for public review immediately. The board must not hold a final vote on a secret policy.
💰 Impact: Lack of Transparency
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Renews ‘Intervention Manager’ Data Software
The district is renewing a contract with LinkIt! for its ‘Intervention Manager’ software. This is part of the ‘Multi-Tiered System of Supports’ (MTSS) model that tracks student data to assign interventions, often without direct parental involvement in the decision-making process.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Email the board regarding the LinkIt! contract in Item 13.C. Ask: ‘What specific academic and non-academic data does the Intervention Manager collect on students? What is the process for parents to review their child’s data and opt-out of this data collection system?’
💰 Impact: $3,525.00
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Superintendent to Report on PA Cell Phone Bill
The Superintendent’s report includes an item titled ‘PA Cell Phone Bill’ with no further explanation. This could be a simple update, or it could be the district preparing to take a position on state legislation affecting students and parental oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Contact the Superintendent’s office regarding Item 9.C. Ask for a summary of the ‘PA Cell Phone Bill’ report and whether the board will be asked to take a formal position on state legislation.
💰 Impact: Potential Lobbying
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Curriculum Renewal Contract Requires Review
The board plans to approve a renewal contract with Learning A-Z, a major online curriculum provider. The attachment with the quote details is unreadable, so parents cannot see what materials or software are being purchased or for how much.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the ‘Learning A-Z Quote’ file attached to Item 13.C in the Official Agenda (linked above). We need to know what curriculum is being renewed and for how much before the board votes.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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High School Gifted Teacher Resigns
The district has accepted the resignation of the high school’s Gifted and English Language Arts teacher. Parents need to know if the district is committed to this program and has a plan to hire a qualified replacement to ensure advanced students are supported.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR: Email the board to ask for their plan to fill the gifted teacher position (Item 8.C) and reaffirm their commitment to the high school’s gifted program. Advise them you will be watching the next personnel report for a new hire.
💰 Impact: Potential Program Reduction
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