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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Asheville City Schools. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Pushes ‘Accountability’ Policy Focused on Equal Outcomes
Under the guise of ‘accountability,’ the superintendent is pushing for a new policy to address ‘disproportionate’ student outcomes. This is code for an equity agenda that often leads to eliminating advanced classes, weakening discipline, and lowering standards for all in the name of equal results.
Recommended Action Plan
GET AHEAD OF IT: This is a discussion item, so now is the time to influence it. Email the Superintendent and the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 3.3, I am concerned that the proposed ‘accountability’ policy will focus on equal outcomes instead of equal opportunity. True accountability means a return to academic excellence and high standards for every single student.’
💰 Impact: Lower Academic Standards
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Major Tech Vendor Contract Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve a contract with Trafera, a major supplier of student Chromebooks and other technology, without a public discussion. Parents have a right to know how much this will cost, how it will increase their child’s daily screen time, and what evidence the district has that more devices improve academic outcomes.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board of Education (contact info on the district website): ‘I demand Consent Item 2.3, the contract with Trafera, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Before you approve more student screen time, please present the evidence that this technology improves learning and state the total cost to taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: Increased Screen Time
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Policy on Employee Recordings Needs Scrutiny
The board is giving a final vote on Policy 7325, ‘Video and Audio Recordings by Employees,’ but the full text isn’t in the agenda packet. This policy could impact student privacy or an employee’s ability to document wrongdoing. Parents need to see the fine print before this is approved on the consent agenda.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Email the Board of Education (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding Consent Item 2.4, please immediately publish the full text of Policy 7325: Video and Audio Recordings by Employees. Parents deserve to know what this policy allows before you vote on it.’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Board Pledges Allegiance to ‘Equity’ and ‘Anti-Racism’
The board opens every meeting with a statement committing to ‘equity and anti-racist policies.’ This language often signals a focus on identity politics over academics and can be used to silence parents who disagree by labeling their concerns as ‘harm.’
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: This ideological pledge in Item 1.1 sets the tone for every meeting. Note which board members champion this language and challenge them during public comment to define ‘equity’ and ‘anti-racism’ and show how these concepts improve math and reading scores.
💰 Impact: Chilling Public Comment
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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‘Social-Emotional Support’ in Alternative School Program
The district’s update on its Alternative Learning Program highlights its ‘social-emotional support structures.’ This is often a euphemism for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs that can function as unlicensed therapy and collect sensitive data on students, without full parental consent.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 3.1, what specific curriculum is used for the ‘social-emotional support structures’ in the Alternative Learning Program? Are the staff providing this support licensed counselors, and is explicit, written parental consent required for participation?’
💰 Impact: SEL in Disguise
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