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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Arlington. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Key Committee Forming for Social Studies Textbooks
The board is approving the committee that will select new textbooks for Social Studies, Management, and Entrepreneurship. The ‘Social Studies’ curriculum is a primary channel for introducing ideological content and revisionist history into the classroom.
Recommended Action Plan
GET ON THE INSIDE: Pack the room for Item 8.A. Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link) to demand that the list of committee members be made public and that multiple parents with children in the district be appointed to the committee. ‘Parents must have a seat at the table when it comes to choosing what our children are taught, especially in Social Studies.’
💰 Impact: Ideological Curriculum
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Vague Budget Change Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board plans to amend the 2026-2027 school budget under ‘Resolution 2026-16,’ but has not provided the text of the resolution. Placing an undisclosed budget change on the consent agenda, which is often passed without discussion, prevents public scrutiny of how taxpayer money is being spent.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link) and demand that Item 7.B be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote. ‘Parents have a right to know how our money is being spent. The details of Resolution 2026-16 must be made public before any vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Board Limits Parent Speaking Time to 2 Minutes
The board is limiting all public comments to just two minutes per speaker. This policy restricts parents’ ability to fully voice their concerns on complex issues affecting their children’s education and holds the board less accountable.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TO BE HEARD: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link) and ask them to extend the public comment time. ‘Two minutes is not enough time for parents to address the board on important issues. We request you respect the public’s voice and provide adequate time for comments.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Parental Voice
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Undisclosed Changes to School Fees & Field Trips
The board is voting on ‘Resolution 2026-17’ to change the school fees and field trip schedule, but the details of the changes are not included in the agenda. This item is on the consent agenda, meaning it could pass without any public discussion, potentially increasing costs or changing policies for families without their knowledge.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link) and ask for the full text of Resolution 2026-17 before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item 7.C, please provide the proposed changes to the school fees and field trip schedule so parents can review them before the board votes.’
💰 Impact: Potential Fee Increases
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