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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Federal Grant Funds Social-Emotional Learning
The district is accepting a $6.9M federal grant, of which $417,645 (Title IV-A) is explicitly designated for ‘social-emotional learning.’ This funding will pay for ‘Social Services Managers’ and related materials, embedding SEL programs into the district using federal dollars that come with strings attached.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Consent Item C.2, I demand this item be pulled for a separate vote. What specific ‘social-emotional learning’ materials and programs will be purchased with the $417,645 from Title IV-A, and what is the parental notification and opt-out process for these programs?’
💰 Impact: $417,645 (Federal Strings Attached)
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Board Denies New STEAM Charter School Application
On the consent agenda, the board is voting to formally deny the application for the Pearl Creek STEAM Charter School. This action prevents a new educational choice, focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM), from being available to families in the district.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: The board is denying a new charter school option for families. Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) and ask: ‘Regarding Consent Item C.1, why is the board limiting educational choice for parents by denying the Pearl Creek STEAM Charter application, especially when parents are seeking innovative alternatives?’
💰 Impact: Reduced Educational Choice
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Board to Lobby for Universal Free School Meals
The board is voting to make lobbying for state-funded ‘Universal School Meals’ a top priority. This policy would have the school provide free breakfast and lunch to all students, regardless of family income, further expanding the school’s role from education to social services and increasing taxpayer burden.
Recommended Action Plan
SPEAK UP: The board plans to use our district’s resources to lobby for universal free meals for all students. Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) before the vote on Item I.2 and tell them: ‘The school’s job is to educate, not to replace the family’s role in providing meals. Do not spend taxpayer resources lobbying for universal school meals.’
💰 Impact: Increased Taxpayer Burden
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Report Reveals Massive Homeschool Exodus
The district’s own enrollment report (Item J.2) reveals a massive shift to homeschooling and correspondence programs. Since 2015, district enrollment has dropped 19%, while in-district correspondence has tripled and borough-wide correspondence has more than doubled, with thousands of families choosing options outside the traditional classroom.
Recommended Action Plan
AMPLIFY THE MESSAGE: The district’s own data in the Enrollment Report (Item J.2) proves parents are voting with their feet. Share this data with your networks to show the powerful trend of families taking back control of their children’s education. This is proof that the parental rights movement is working.
💰 Impact: Loss of Faith in System
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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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Board to Renew Waldorf-Inspired Charter School
The board is voting to renew the charter for Boreal Sun Charter School, a K-8 school offering a unique arts-integrated program inspired by Waldorf educational methods. This action preserves an important educational choice for families seeking an alternative to traditional public school.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for supporting educational choice by renewing the Boreal Sun Charter. Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Thank you for supporting parental choice by moving to approve the renewal for Boreal Sun Charter School under Item I.1. Please continue to protect diverse educational options for Fairbanks families.’
✅ Why It Matters: Preserves Parental Choice
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