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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Board to Discuss Secret Three-Year District Goals
The board is holding a “first draft” discussion on the new 2026-2029 District Goals, but they have not attached the draft document to the public agenda (Item 8.A). This is a major transparency violation. Foundational documents like this are where priorities like “equity,” “social-emotional learning,” or “global citizenship” are embedded, which then dictate policy and spending for years. Hiding this document from the public prevents parents from reviewing it and preparing comments.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND THE DOCUMENTS: Email Treasurer Amit Gautam at amit.gautam@bss.k12.oh.us and call the District Office at (937) 848-4800. Message: ‘I demand the draft of the 2026-2029 District Goals under Item 8.A be immediately released to the public. The board must not discuss secret plans for our children’s education.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed. The future cost of implementing whatever ideological agenda is hidden in these goals.
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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New ‘Diversity Advisor’ Role Hidden in Consent Agenda
The board is voting to approve a “Diversity Advisor” for the high school (Item 6.A.3). This position is buried in a long list of routine coaching and club stipends on the “Consent Agenda,” which means it will be passed in a bundle without any public discussion. This is a common tactic to sneak in personnel who push controversial DEI, “equity,” and “inclusion” initiatives into our schools without parents noticing. We need to know what this advisor will be doing and what materials they will use.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Call Board President Mike Kinsey at (937) 848-4800. Demand that the ‘HS Diversity Adv’ position for Stephanie Tomlin be pulled from the Consent Agenda (Item 6.A) for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Parents have a right to know the duties and goals of this position before it’s approved.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Stipend amount not specified. The real cost is the introduction of a dedicated ideological agent into the high school.
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Policy Limits Parent Voices at Board Meetings
The board’s official public comment policy (Item 5.A, Policy 0169.1) limits the entire public comment period to just 30 minutes. This means if as few as seven parents sign up to speak for their allotted five minutes, some will be turned away. This is a structural tactic to manage and limit parental input on critical issues, effectively silencing the community when controversial topics arise.
Recommended Action Plan
DEFEND YOUR VOICE: Call Board President Mike Kinsey at (937) 848-4800. State: ‘The 30-minute time limit on public comment in Policy 0169.1 is not sufficient to hear from concerned parents. I request the board extend the public comment period to ensure every parent who signs up has a chance to speak.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: N/A
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 5) |
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School Appointing Student Mental Health Monitors
The district is appointing advisors for a “Suicide Prevention/Hope Squad” and “Supportive Peers” program (Item 6.A.3). These programs train students to monitor the mental health of their classmates. While sounding helpful, this can create a school-sanctioned peer surveillance system, bypassing parents on sensitive mental health issues and potentially leading to interventions or data collection without your knowledge or consent.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Call Superintendent Douglas Cozad’s office at (937) 848-4800. Ask: ‘Regarding the Hope Squad and Supportive Peers programs in Item 6.A, what training materials are used? How is student data collected and shared, and what is the specific parental notification and opt-out process before a child can participate or be monitored?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Unspecified stipend amounts. The true cost is the erosion of parental oversight on student mental health.
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