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Summary — 3/14/2026:
Our monitoring of Tallmadge City (County) has identified 4 agenda items that warrant community action.
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PRIORITY LEVEL 8
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New Policy Could Force Early School Enrollment
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📅 Meeting on March 18, 2026
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The Board is reviewing Policy JEB for a 'First Reading.' The attached file reveals this is a policy for mandatory kindergarten. This removes the flexibility for parents to decide the best time for their child to start formal schooling, forcing them into the system earlier.
Recommended Action
Call Board President Mark Fairhurst at (330) 633-3291: 'I oppose the first reading of Policy JEB. Parents, not the state, should decide the right age for their child to start school. Table this policy indefinitely.'
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💰 Cost: Loss of Parental Rights
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PRIORITY LEVEL 7
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Vague Policy Change Could Alter Board Power
The Board is voting to adopt 'Policy BF' with no descriptive title. This policy could change how all future rules are made, potentially reducing public input or board oversight. The lack of a clear title prevents citizens from understanding its impact before the vote.
Recommended Action
INVESTIGATE: Review the file 'Policy BF (1).pdf' attached in the Official Agenda to determine if it contains sensitive policy changes. Then, call President Mark Fairhurst at (330) 633-3291 and demand a public explanation of Policy BF before any vote is taken.
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💰 Cost: Reduced Transparency and Accountability
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PRIORITY LEVEL 5
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Board Sues Local Businesses to Raise Taxes
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📅 Meeting on March 18, 2026
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The Board is authorizing legal action against local property owners to challenge their property valuations. If successful, this forces higher tax payments from businesses, which could lead to higher prices for consumers or businesses leaving our community. This is a tax hike through litigation.
Recommended Action
Call County Administrator Steven Wood at (330) 633-3291: 'Regarding Item 3.4, why is the district spending our money on lawyers to raise taxes on our own community instead of living within its budget?'
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💰 Cost: Legal Fees and Higher Local Taxes
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PRIORITY LEVEL 4
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Renewing Contract for Student Data Director
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📅 Meeting on March 18, 2026
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The Board is renewing the contract for the 'Director of Student Services & Data Analytics.' This role oversees the collection and analysis of student data. Parents have a right to know what information is being collected, who it's shared with, and for what purpose.
Recommended Action
Public Question: Call County Administrator Steven Wood at (330) 633-3291: 'Regarding Item 5.3, what specific data is the Director of Data Analytics collecting on our students, and which third-party vendors have access to it? We need a public report on student data privacy.'
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💰 Cost: Potential Student Data Privacy Violations
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by Heritage Action Sentinel Engine V2.0 • Source: Tallmadge Board of Education Meeting Agenda-[03-18-2026].pdf
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