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Summary — 3/9/2026:
Our monitoring of Firelands Local, Local School District has identified 4 agenda items that warrant community action.
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PRIORITY LEVEL 8
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Three-Year Union Contract Hides Policy Changes
The board is voting on a three-year union contract (OAPSE 220) in a single bundled vote. These contracts can dictate work rules, discipline procedures, and even curriculum-related policies, locking them in for years. The details are buried in a 1,082 KB file they hope you won't read.
Recommended Action
Procedural Demand: Call Board President Tom Myers at (440) 965-5821: 'I demand Item K.2.A, the OAPSE contract, be pulled from the bundled vote for a separate discussion. The public deserves to know what policy changes are in this three-year agreement before you approve it.'
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💰 Cost: Hidden Future Costs & Policy Changes
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PRIORITY LEVEL 7
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New Rules Could Limit Your Right to Speak
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The agenda includes a document on 'Public Participation' with no explanation (Item I.1). This could be a routine review or a power grab to reduce speaking time, restrict topics, or add new hurdles for parents who want to address the board. Any change that silences parents is a direct attack on accountability.
Recommended Action
INVESTIGATE: Review the file 'PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS.pdf' attached in the official agenda. If it restricts public comment, immediately call Board President Tom Myers at (440) 965-5821 and demand the item be tabled.
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💰 Cost: Loss of Accountability
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PRIORITY LEVEL 6
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New County Partnership Invites Outside Influence
The board plans to approve a 'Services Agreement' with the Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Item K.1.B). The agenda gives no details on what services will be provided, what student data will be shared, or if this agreement bypasses parental consent for certain interventions.
Recommended Action
Public Question: Call Superintendent Michael Von Gunten at (440) 965-5821: 'Regarding Item K.1.B, what specific services are covered in the LCBDD agreement? Will any student data be shared with the county without explicit, opt-in parental consent?'
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💰 Cost: Student Data Privacy
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PRIORITY LEVEL 5
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What's Hiding in the 'Administrative Reports'
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The board is presenting a vague 'Administrative Report' (Item G.1) without any description of its contents. This forces parents to dig through a large file to find potential changes to curriculum, discipline, or data collection policies. They are counting on you not reading it.
Recommended Action
Email Superintendent Michael Von Gunten (via District Office at (440) 965-5821): 'Regarding Item G.1, please provide a public summary of the key topics in the Administrative Reports (Exhibit A) before the board meeting. The public deserves a clear description, not just a file link.'
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💰 Cost: Undefined Liability
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by Heritage Action Sentinel Engine V2.0 • Source: Regular Board Meeting-[03-09-2026].pdf
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