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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools. We found 8 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District to Approve K-12 Social-Emotional Screening
The board is voting to approve the 2026-27 assessment plan, which includes the “FastBridge mySAEBRS” and “SAEBRS” tools. These are not academic tests; they are psychological surveys used to collect data on your child’s social and emotional well-being, including feelings of anxiety, starting in kindergarten.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a vote to implement psychological screening on every student. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and email the Board: ‘Vote NO on Item IV.B.1. Parents do not consent to the district conducting social-emotional surveillance on our children.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Final Vote on Attendance Policy Hidden in Consent Agenda
The board is set for a final vote on Policy 503, Student Attendance, which is bundled into the “Consent Agenda” to avoid discussion. This policy establishes the official process for involving county agencies and potentially the county attorney when a student accumulates unexcused absences.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board Chair (see official agenda for contact info): ‘I demand Item IV.A.4, Policy 503, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Parents deserve to know when and why the district plans to involve county agencies in family matters.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Government Overreach
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Potential Changes to Public Comment Rules
The board is holding a work session on “Listening Session Guidelines” and Policy 206, which governs public participation. The revised documents are not attached to the agenda, creating concern that the board may be planning to limit public comment time or restrict parents’ ability to speak.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes that limit parents’ right to speak.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Parent Voice
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Handbook Replaces Discipline with “Restorative Practices”
The new Student Handbook, up for approval, formally adds “Restorative Practices” to the district’s discipline options. This approach often replaces consequences for misbehavior with therapeutic circles and mediation, which can fail to hold students accountable and compromise classroom safety.
Recommended Action Plan
Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item IV.B.3, I am concerned that “Restorative Practices” will undermine classroom discipline. What specific training and metrics will be used to ensure this does not compromise student safety?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Classroom Safety
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Promotes Identity-Based Student Groups
The new Athletics & Activities Handbook formally lists and promotes numerous identity-based student groups, such as the Black Student Union, Asian Student Association, and a GSA. This institutionalizes the practice of dividing students by race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.
Recommended Action Plan
Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item IV.B.2, schools should focus on unifying students based on shared interests and academics, not dividing them by immutable characteristics. Please reconsider the promotion of identity-based affinity groups.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Dividing Students by Race
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is voting to approve its priorities for the year, but the document outlining these priorities is not attached to the public agenda. This document could contain commitments to ideological initiatives like DEI or SEL.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Agenda
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is voting to approve a “READ Act Memorandum of Understanding,” but the document itself is not attached to the public agenda. While the READ Act is a state literacy law, the specific terms of this MOU are unknown and could contain data-sharing or other requirements.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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District Discussing Increased Transparency
The board is holding a work session to plan the livestreaming of committee meetings. This is a positive step toward increasing transparency and allowing parents to monitor the district’s work more easily.
How to Lock It In
Show up to thank the Board for considering this and encourage them to approve it. Email the Board Chair (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Thank you for discussing livestreaming committee meetings. This is a welcome move for transparency, and I urge you to make it official policy.’
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