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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Collierville. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Adopts Ideological Discipline Policy
The updated Code of Conduct (Policy #6.313) formally replaces traditional discipline with ideological programs like ‘Restorative Practices,’ ‘Trauma-Informed’ discipline, and ‘Multi-Tiered System of Supports’ (MTSS). This policy mandates these therapeutic interventions, especially for K-1 students, and makes them a standard option for all grade levels, potentially undermining classroom order and parental authority.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board of Education and demand Consent Item XI.B be pulled for a separate discussion and vote. ‘Policy 6.313 replaces clear consequences with vague, therapeutic interventions. What training and curriculum are involved in ‘Restorative Practices’ and who is providing it?’
💰 Impact: Replacing Discipline with Therapy
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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New Policy Mandates Advanced Math Placement
Updated Grading Policy #4.600 automatically places 8th graders who score high on the 7th grade TCAP math test into Algebra I. Parents who believe this is not the right placement for their child must formally opt-out in writing within 30 days, reversing the normal process of parental consent for advanced coursework.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board of Education and demand Consent Item XI.A be pulled for a separate discussion and vote. ‘Parents, not the district, should make the final decision on advanced academic placement. Policy 4.600 should be an opt-in model, not an opt-out model that presumes parental consent.’
💰 Impact: Loss of Parental Choice
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Board to Vote on Undisclosed Budget Amendment
Consent Item XI.G is a ‘placeholder’ for a budget amendment with no details or documentation attached. This lack of transparency makes it impossible for parents to know what spending changes are being approved, potentially hiding controversial funding for ideological programs or vendors.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board of Education and demand Consent Item XI.G be pulled for a separate discussion and vote. ‘Parents have a right to know how their tax dollars are being spent. The Board must not vote on a ‘placeholder’ budget amendment without providing full documentation to the public first.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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State Funds Used for Surveillance & SEL Programs
The district’s accountability plan (Item X.A), funded by the state’s TISA program, embeds ideological programs like ‘Restorative Practices’ and ‘Multi-Tiered System of Supports’ (MTSS). It also expands student surveillance under the banner of tracking ‘Chronic Absenteeism,’ shifting focus from academics to behavior management and data collection.
Recommended Action Plan
Email the Board of Education before the Oct 27 vote: ‘Regarding Item X.A, parents are concerned about the use of TISA funds for ideological programs like Restorative Practices and MTSS instead of core academics. We demand a clear explanation of how these programs improve academic outcomes and what specific data is being collected on our children.’
💰 Impact: $175,000+ (TISA Funding)
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Device Fees Confirm 1:1 Screen Program
The district is charging parents an annual ‘Device Fee’ for student iPads and laptops, confirming an ongoing 1:1 device program. This raises questions about increased daily screen time for students and whether these expensive programs have proven academic benefits that justify replacing traditional instruction.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE BOARD: Email the Board of Education regarding Item XI.D. ‘Before approving device fees, please provide parents with the independent, non-vendor-supplied evidence that the 1:1 device program improves academic outcomes. How many minutes of daily screen time does this program add for the average student?’
💰 Impact: Increased Screen Time
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