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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Cheltenham SD. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Mission Prioritizes “Social Justice” Over Academics
The district’s official mission and vision statement, presented at the finance meeting, commits to making students “champions of social justice” and focuses on “equitable and inclusive” outcomes. This officially shifts the district’s purpose from academic excellence to political activism, which will shape all future curriculum and policy decisions.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This isn’t a finance issue; it’s a foundational mission that redefines your child’s education. Email the School Board (contact info on district website): ‘The mission of our schools must be academic excellence, not training for social justice. I demand the board reject this ideological mission statement and refocus on core subjects.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Academics Replaced by Activism
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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5-Year Student Data System Contract Renewal
The board is approving a 5-year, $393,775 contract renewal with Powerschool, a massive student data management system. Locking in for five years without a public review of data privacy terms risks exposing sensitive student data to third-party vendors and long-term tracking.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email Director of Business Services Joshua Sweigard at jsweigard@Cheltenham.org: ‘Before approving a 5-year Powerschool contract, please provide the board and the public with the full data privacy and sharing agreement. Who owns our children’s data under this contract?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $393,775 / Your Child’s Data
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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State “Mental Health” Grant Accepted
The district is receiving a “School Mental Health & Security Grant” from the state. While sounding positive, these funds often come with strings attached, potentially leading to student mental health screenings or services without full parental knowledge and explicit, opt-in consent.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Email Director of Business Services Joshua Sweigard at jsweigard@Cheltenham.org: ‘Regarding the Mental Health Grant, what specific programs will this fund? Will any student mental health screenings or services be conducted without explicit, opt-in parental consent for each instance?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Strings-Attached State Funding
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 5) |
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District Using State Grant to Lower Property Taxes
The board is set to approve a motion using the “Ready to Learn Tax Equity Grant” from the state specifically to offset potential real estate tax increases for residents. This is a fiscally responsible move that directs state funds to taxpayer relief instead of new programs.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up or email the board to thank them for this fiscally responsible decision. ‘Thank you for using the Ready to Learn grant to provide direct tax relief to Cheltenham families. We fully support this use of state funds and encourage you to continue prioritizing taxpayers.’
✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Relief
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