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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Beachwood City. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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New Student Surveillance Policy Using ‘AI Processing’
The Board is voting on a bundle of policies (Item G.1) that includes a new, undisclosed policy titled ‘Recording and AI Processing of Communications on School Property.’ The title suggests a significant expansion of student surveillance, but the actual text of the policy has not been made public in the agenda packet.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email Superintendent Robert Hardis at rph@beachwoodschools.org: ‘The vote on Item G.1 must be delayed. The public has not seen the text of the new surveillance policy, po7540.10, ‘Recording and AI Processing of Communications.’ We demand to see the full text and have a public discussion before any vote.’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Board to Eliminate Policy on Parent Recording of Meetings
Under Item G.1, the Board is voting to ‘Rescind’ Policy 2461, which governs the recording of meetings like IEPs and 504s. Removing this policy without a clear replacement could strip parents, especially those of special needs children, of their ability to keep an accurate record of crucial meetings about their child’s education.
Recommended Action Plan
PROTECT PARENTAL RIGHTS: Contact the Board of Education at (216) 464-2600 and email Superintendent Robert Hardis at rph@beachwoodschools.org: ‘Do not vote to rescind Policy 2461 in Item G.1 without a replacement policy that explicitly protects a parent’s right to record IEP and 504 meetings. This is a non-negotiable transparency issue.’
💰 Impact: Parental Oversight
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Pays for Politicized Digital Curriculum
The board is approving a payment list (Item E.1) that includes $11,900 to NewsELA and $11,044.90 to Pear Deck. NewsELA is known for injecting political bias and CRT-aligned concepts into classroom materials, while Pear Deck is a platform that can be used to deliver SEL and survey students.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email Superintendent Robert Hardis at rph@beachwoodschools.org: ‘Regarding the payments in Item E.1, what is the academic justification for spending over $22,000 on NewsELA and Pear Deck? Parents deserve to know how these platforms are used in the classroom and what oversight is in place to prevent political bias.’
💰 Impact: $22,944.90
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Contract for ‘Educational Services’ with Outside Vendor
The Board is set to approve an agreement with a company called LearnWell for ‘Educational Services’ (Item H.4). The contract itself was not included in the agenda packet, leaving parents in the dark about the scope of services, cost, and what student data might be shared.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item H.4 attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the scope of services provided by LearnWell. Email Superintendent Robert Hardis at rph@beachwoodschools.org: ‘Regarding Item H.4, please publish the full contract with LearnWell and explain what services they will provide to which students before the Board votes.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Adopts Policy Protecting Against Compelled Ideology
The Board is set for a final vote on Policy 2265, which explicitly prohibits the district from requiring students or staff to agree with or express opinions on specific political or ideological beliefs. This policy protects against ideological loyalty oaths in hiring, evaluations, and academics.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for passing Item G.1, specifically Policy 2265. Email Superintendent Robert Hardis at rph@beachwoodschools.org: ‘Thank you for protecting our students and staff from compelled political speech by advancing Policy 2265. Please ensure it is passed and fully implemented.’
✅ Why It Matters: Protecting Free Speech
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