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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Grand Rapids Public Schools. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Approves $79k Panorama Contract for SEL Surveys
In minutes approved at this meeting, the district confirmed a $79,050 contract with Panorama Education for ‘social emotional learning’ surveys of students, staff, and parents for the 2026-27 school year. Panorama is a controversial vendor known for data-mining students and using surveys to gather sensitive information on children’s attitudes, beliefs, and home life, often without full parental review of the questions.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TO SEE THE SURVEY: This contract is for the current school year. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘I demand the right to review every question on the Panorama SEL survey before it is given to any student. Provide the full parental opt-out form for all data collection and surveys immediately.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $79,050 (Student Data Mining)
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required for Purchasing Agenda
The board is scheduled to vote on a ‘Purchasing Agenda’ under Action Item 8.1. The document detailing the specific vendors and costs was referenced but its text was not included in the provided materials, preventing public review of where money is being spent.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Purchasing Agenda – August 10, 2026.docx’ attached to Item 8.1 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive vendors or ideological programs.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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New Vape Sensors Trigger Hallway Cameras Near Bathrooms
The district approved spending over $100,000 on vape sensors for all secondary school restrooms. According to meeting minutes, these sensors will automatically trigger hallway cameras to record students near the bathroom, creating a new surveillance system targeting private areas.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the new vape sensors, what is the data retention policy for the triggered camera footage? Who has access to this footage, and what is the process for a parent to review footage of their own child?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Student Privacy
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Board Member Signals Push for Race-Based Policies
During a previous meeting, a board member (‘Mx. Moreno’) publicly encouraged the district to prioritize ‘equity-focused strategies’ that target students by race. This signals a move toward policies that can lead to unequal treatment and a focus on group identity over individual student needs.
Recommended Action Plan
WATCHLIST: This board member is signaling a push for race-based policies. Monitor their future proposals and be prepared to speak out against any policy that doesn’t treat all children equally.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Race-Based Policies
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District Expands Roster of School Social Workers
The district is hiring at least five new social workers. While some support is necessary, a rapid expansion of these roles can signal a shift toward providing school-based mental health services that may operate without full parental consent or transparency.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘What are the specific duties of the newly hired social workers, and what is the district’s policy for parental notification and consent before a social worker provides ongoing services to a student?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: School-Based Therapy
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