|
Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for East Windsor School District. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
|
State Grant Funds Vague “Emotional Support” Programs
The district is using a $99,312 state grant (FY27 SHEFF) for “Academic/Emotional Support.” This funding pays for salaries and professional services, embedding social-emotional programming into the district’s operations under a vague label.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) and ask: ‘Regarding the FY27 SHEFF grant for Academic/Emotional Support, what specific programs, services, and staff does this $99,312 grant fund? What curriculum is used for ’emotional support’ and how can parents review it?’
💰 Impact: $99,312 (State Strings Attached)
|
| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
|
Spending on Student Intervention Program (MTSS) More Than Doubles
The budget for “MTSS Stipends” has more than doubled, from an original $8,200 to $18,845. MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) is a framework often used to implement behavioral and social-emotional interventions, which can occur without full parental transparency.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) and ask: ‘Regarding the budget line item 10110001 for MTSS Stipends, why has this budget more than doubled? What specific training or activities are these stipends for, and how does the MTSS program involve or notify parents before student interventions begin?’
💰 Impact: $18,845
|
| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
|
Federal ARPA Funds Tied to Student “Mental Health”
The budget shows the district accepted a $32,808 federal ARPA grant for student mental health initiatives. Federal grants like ARPA can come with data-sharing requirements and promote school-based services that operate outside of parental involvement.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding the FY27 ARPA Mental Health grant, what programs or staff were funded with this $32,808? Are these programs continuing, and if so, what is the new funding source and what are the parental consent policies for any student services?’
💰 Impact: $32,808 (Federal Strings Attached)
|
| ALERT (LEVEL 2) |
|
Budget Confirms Use of SEL-Branded Teacher Training
A line item for “Responsive Classroom PD” (Professional Development) confirms the presence of this Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program in the district. While the budgeted amount is small, it signals the district’s investment in SEL-focused teacher training.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: This line item confirms the district uses the ‘Responsive Classroom’ SEL program. While the amount is small, track for any future expansion or curriculum adoption related to this program.
💰 Impact: $350
|
|
|
“We do not co-parent with the government.”
Moms for Liberty is the nation’s largest grassroots organization fighting for parental rights. Through national members and local chapters, our work ensures parents, not the government or radical activists, make the decisions concerning the upbringing and education of their children.
JOIN THE FIGHT
AWARE
|
