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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Bensalem Township SD. We found 3 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Spending $410k on New Student Chromebooks
The district plans to spend $410,949 to purchase 1,100 new Chromebooks for students in two grade levels. Before approving this major expense, parents deserve to see independent proof that this technology improves academic achievement, not just increases screen time at the expense of teacher-led instruction.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 7.B, before spending $410,949 on more Chromebooks, please publish the independent, non-vendor-funded evidence showing these devices produce academic gains, and state the total daily screen time this purchase will add for a typical student.’
💰 Impact: $410,949.00
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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New $58k Device Surveillance Software for 2,000 Students
The district is purchasing a 4-year, $58,000 subscription for ‘Mosyle OneK12,’ a system to remotely manage 2,000 student Apple devices. This software gives the district extensive control over student devices, raising critical questions about student data privacy and what is being monitored.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 7.C and the Mosyle software, who owns the student data collected by this vendor? What is the district’s policy on monitoring student activity on these devices, and what are the parental notification and consent procedures?’
💰 Impact: $58,000.00
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague ‘Solar for Schools’ Grant Needs Scrutiny
The agenda lists a ‘Solar for Schools Grant’ with a fast-approaching deadline but provides no details on the source of the funds or any attached conditions. Federal and state grants often come with ideological strings attached, such as requirements for specific ‘green’ curriculum or data sharing.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 4.B, the Solar for Schools Grant, please provide the full grant application and agreement. What are the terms and conditions, and does accepting this money commit the district to any new curriculum, programs, or data reporting requirements?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed (Strings Attached?)
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