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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Big Walnut Local. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Contract with Nationwide Children’s Hospital Lacks Public Documents
The board is voting to approve a contract with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, but the contract itself has not been attached to the public agenda. These partnerships can be a pathway to school-based health services or mental health screenings that operate without direct parental consent or presence.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email Superintendent Ryan McLane at ryanmclane@bwls.net: ‘I demand Item 5.3, the contract with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, be pulled from the agenda until the full contract is made public for parental review. What services will be provided to students under this agreement, and what are the specific parental notification and consent procedures?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Parental Consent on Health
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Contracting for School Psychology and ‘MTSS Consultation’
The district is contracting with Jamie Hall & Associates for school psychology services. The attached contract explicitly includes providing ‘MTSS consultation,’ which stands for Multi-Tiered System of Supports, a framework often used to implement behavioral and social-emotional interventions on students.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND CLARITY: Email Superintendent Ryan McLane at ryanmclane@bwls.net: ‘Regarding Item 5.2, what specific ‘MTSS consultation’ services will Jamie Hall & Associates provide? What is the district’s policy for obtaining explicit, written parental consent before a student is subjected to any MTSS-related screening, intervention, or consultation?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague ‘Managed Training Program’ Purchase from Raptor Technologies
The district is approving a $7,006 payment to Raptor Technologies for a ‘Managed Training Program.’ While Raptor is known for security systems, the agenda provides no details on the content of this training, leaving it unclear if it includes ideological components like DEI, anti-racism, or implicit bias.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FOR THE SYLLABUS: Email Treasurer James Gooding at scottgooding@bwls.net: ‘Regarding the ‘Then and Now’ purchase for Raptor Technologies (Item 5.12), please provide the curriculum, syllabus, or a detailed description of the ‘Managed Training Program’ for public review before this payment is approved.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $7,006.39
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Funding for ‘Global Scholars’ Club
Under item 6.7, the district is approving a supplemental contract for a ‘Global Scholars’ club advisor. This term can be a euphemism for ‘Global Citizenship’ programs, which sometimes prioritize political and social ideologies over traditional civics and history.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR: Email Superintendent Ryan McLane at ryanmclane@bwls.net: ‘Regarding the ‘Global Scholars’ club stipend in item 6.7, can the district provide the mission statement and any curriculum materials used by this club to ensure its focus is academic and not ideological?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Stipend
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
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District Eliminates Pay-to-Play and School Fees for All Students
The Board is transferring $216,600 from the General Fund to eliminate all pay-to-participate fees for athletics and extracurriculars, as well as all standard school instructional fees for Pre-K through 12th grade. This provides direct, tangible financial relief to every family in the district and removes barriers to student participation.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up to thank the Board for putting families first and providing real taxpayer relief. Email Superintendent Ryan McLane ( ryanmclane@bwls.net) and the Board (Phone: (740) 965-3010) to praise this decision and make it a model for neighboring districts.
✅ Why It Matters: Direct Family Savings
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