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Feb 18, 2026 (Wed) to Calendar
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Summary — 2/18/2026:
Our monitoring of Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools has identified 5 agenda items that warrant community action.
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PRIORITY LEVEL 8
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Hiding a Dozen Policy Changes in One Vote
The Board is burying 12 policy updates, including those on student data, truancy, and public records, into a single "consent" vote. This tactic prevents public discussion on each item, hoping you won't notice potentially radical changes to rules governing your kids and your rights.
Recommended Action
Email Superintendent Shelley Groves at sgroves@efcts.us: 'I demand Item 3.10 be pulled from the Consent Agenda. The public deserves a separate discussion and roll-call vote on each of the 12 policies you are trying to pass in a bundle.'
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💰 Cost: Reduced Public Oversight
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PRIORITY LEVEL 8
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Radical Changes Hidden in New Student Handbook
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📅 Discussion on Feb 18, 2026
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The Board is reviewing the new student handbooks for next year. These documents are often used to quietly insert controversial policies on gender identity, pronouns, and "restorative" discipline that removes consequences for bad behavior. This is a direct attack on parental authority and classroom safety.
Recommended Action
INVESTIGATE: A team of parents must review the 'Secondary Student Handbook 2026-2027.pdf' attached to Item 8.2 in the official agenda. Search for keywords like 'gender,' 'pronoun,' 'restorative,' 'equity,' and 'bias' to find hidden policy changes before they are adopted.
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💰 Cost: Undermining Parental Rights
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PRIORITY LEVEL 7
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Board Approves No-Bid Consulting Arrangement
The Board is joining a "purchasing consortium" that forces the district to use specific legal (Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP) and consulting (INCompliance Consulting) firms. This locks taxpayers into a backroom deal, bypassing competitive bidding and public scrutiny for these influential services.
Recommended Action
Contact the District Office at (614) 836-4530 and ask the Board President: 'Why are you voting on Item 6.2 to lock us into mandatory contracts with specific consultants? The public deserves a competitive and transparent process for all vendor services.'
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💰 Cost: Hidden Future Costs
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PRIORITY LEVEL 7
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New Religious Freedom Policies Under Review
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📅 Discussion on Feb 18, 2026
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The Board is beginning its review of new policies on "Religious Expression" and "Released Time for Religious Instruction." This is the critical moment where vague language can be inserted to either protect or undermine students' First Amendment rights. Parental input is needed now before this becomes policy.
Recommended Action
Email Superintendent Shelley Groves at sgroves@efcts.us: 'Regarding Item 8.1, I am reviewing the draft policies on religious expression. I expect the final versions to strongly protect, not limit, students' rights to practice their faith as protected by the First Amendment.'
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💰 Cost: Erosion of First Amendment Rights
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PRIORITY LEVEL 6
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Accepting State Grant with Unknown Strings
The Board is accepting a $33,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education for a vaguely named "Center Training Excellence Program." State grants often come with ideological strings attached, mandating specific training or data collection that parents oppose. The Board has not explained the details.
Recommended Action
Email Superintendent Shelley Groves at sgroves@efcts.us: 'Regarding Item 6.14, what specific curriculum, training, or data sharing requirements are mandated by the ODHE's Center Training Excellence Program grant? Parents need to know the details before you accept the money.'
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💰 Cost: $33,000 (State Strings Attached)
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by Heritage Action Sentinel Engine V2.0 • Source: Regular Meeting of the Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools Board of Education-[02-18-2026].pdf
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