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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for NORTH COLLINS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Vague Policy Changes Require Manual Review
The board is proposing first readings for revisions to four policies, including the highly sensitive ‘Instruction in Certain Subjects’ (Policy 8240) and ‘Sports and the Athletic Program’ (Policy 7420). The actual text of these revised policies has not been included in the agenda, preventing public review before the board takes its first vote.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE & DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Open the Official Agenda (linked above) and try to access the attachments for Items 5.11, 5.12, 5.13, and especially 5.14. Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website): ‘Parents demand that the full text of all proposed policy revisions, especially Policy 8240 and Policy 7420, be made public for review before any vote, including a first reading. Vote NO on Items 5.11 through 5.14 until the text is provided.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Hires School Psychologist
The district is hiring an independent contractor for ‘School Psychology Services’ for students under Item 5.10. These services can include mental health interventions, and parents have a right to know what is involved and to provide consent before their child participates.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website) regarding Item 5.10: ‘Before approving the contract for school psychology services, please publicly state what specific services will be provided to students and confirm the district’s policy for obtaining active, written parental consent prior to any psychological evaluation or service.’
💰 Impact: Student Mental Health Services Without Consent
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Approving ‘Nursing Services’ – For Whom?
The board is approving a ‘Nursing Services’ agreement with BOCES (Item 5.08) without specifying who these services are for. If these services are for students, parents need to know what is offered and what the parental consent policies are before the agreement is signed.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website) regarding Item 5.08: ‘What specific nursing services does the BOCES agreement cover? Will these services be provided to students, and if so, what are the parental notification and consent policies before any service is rendered?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Student Health Services
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Public Comment Rules Could Silence Parent Concerns
The board’s public forum rules (Item 2.05) prohibit comments related to specific employees or students, directing parents to write a letter for a private Executive Session. This policy, while framed for privacy, can be used to prevent parents from publicly holding staff accountable for their actions in the classroom.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask: ‘Regarding Item 2.05, what is the process for a parent to publicly address the board about a staff member’s action or a curriculum choice that impacts their child, without violating the prohibition on discussing ‘particular employee’ situations?’ We need clarity on how parents can voice specific concerns without being shut down.
💰 Impact: Stifled Parent Voice
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Board Proposes Deleting Policy for Student Board Members
The board is recommending the deletion of Policy 1211, ‘Students Serving as Ex Officio Members of the School Board’ (Item 6.01). This action would remove a mechanism for student representation and feedback at the board level.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: Track this item. While not a direct parental rights violation, removing student representation reduces transparency and feedback from those most affected by board decisions.
💰 Impact: Reduced Student 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 7) |
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District Invests in Science-Based Reading Instruction
Financial documents show the district is spending $13,680 on ‘OG Instruction,’ which stands for Orton-Gillingham. This is a highly effective, science-based, multi-sensory approach to teaching reading, especially beneficial for students with dyslexia. This is a fantastic investment in core academics over ideological programs.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up or email the Board of Education (contact info on district website) to thank them for investing in proven, science-based reading instruction like Orton-Gillingham. Publicly praising this decision encourages more focus on academics and makes it a model for other districts.
✅ Why It Matters: $13,680
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