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📅 Feb 18, 2026 (Wed) to Calendar
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Summary — 2/18/2026:
Our monitoring of Swanton Local, Local School District has identified 3 agenda items that warrant community action.
PRIORITY LEVEL 5
Vague $1.6 Million 'Foundation' Agreement
📅  Vote on February 18, 2026
The Board is voting on a 'Revised Foundation Deduction Agreement' worth over $1.6 million. The agenda provides no clear explanation of what this money is for or which 'foundation' is involved. This is a major financial decision being passed with zero public detail.
Recommended Action
Call Superintendent Christopher Lake at (419) 826-7575: 'Regarding Item 5.D, please provide a plain-English explanation of the $1.6M Foundation Deduction Agreement before the vote. Which foundation is this with, and what are the terms?'
💰  Cost: $1,680,627.73
PRIORITY LEVEL 4
Curriculum Changes Hidden in Reports
📅  Report presented February 18, 2026
Tucked away in the routine reports is the 'February 2026 Curriculum Board Meeting' file. This is often where new, politically-charged concepts like 'social-emotional learning' or 'equity' frameworks are introduced before they become official policy. The details are in the fine print.
Recommended Action
INVESTIGATE: Review the file 'February 2026 Curriculum Board Meeting.pdf' attached in the Official Agenda to check for ideological keywords like SEL, DEI, or Restorative Justice.
💰  Cost: Undefined future curriculum costs
PRIORITY LEVEL 3
School Board Appointing Library Leadership
📅  Vote on February 18, 2026
The Board is appointing trustees to the Swanton Public Library board (Item 5.B). This gives them indirect control over library policies, including what books are in the children's section and what events are hosted. Who are they appointing to oversee your public library?
Recommended Action
Call Board President Steve Brehmer at (419) 826-7575: 'Regarding Item 5.B, who are the proposed library trustees? We must ensure appointees will protect children from inappropriate content and respect community values before you vote.'
💰  Cost: Ideological capture of a community institution
🏛️  District Leadership
Superintendent Christopher Lake
Treasurer Sheila Horseman
Board President President Steve Brehmer
Term exp: 12/31/2025
Phone (419) 826-7085
Address 108 N Main St, Swanton, Ohio, 43558
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by Heritage Action Sentinel Engine V2.0 • Source: Board of Education Regular Meeting-[02-18-2026].pdf
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