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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Greenfield School District. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Eliminates Parental Opt-Out for K-3 Screenings
The revision to Policy 2623 explicitly forbids parents from opting their children out of ‘reading readiness screening’ in grades 4K-3, a direct violation of parental rights. The policy also introduces language stating that grades will reflect performance on ‘social, and emotional standards,’ opening the door to grading children on subjective feelings and behaviors.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND A ‘NO’ VOTE: Email the School Board regarding Item 5.H. ‘Parents have the absolute right to opt their children out of any screening. Furthermore, grading students on subjective “social and emotional standards” is unacceptable and must be removed. Vote NO on the revisions to Policy 2623.’
💰 Impact: Your Right to Opt-Out Removed
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Undisclosed Contracts for Major ‘Capital Improvement Projects’
The board is scheduled to approve contracts with Performance Services, Inc. for ‘high-priority capital improvement projects,’ but the agenda provides no details on what these projects are or how much they will cost. This lack of transparency prevents parents and taxpayers from providing any oversight on what could be millions in spending.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the School Board regarding Item 5.W. ‘Before approving contracts for major capital projects, the Board must publicly disclose the specific projects, their total cost, and the full contract details. We demand this item be tabled until full transparency is provided to the public.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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New ‘Health Psychology’ Course Pushes ‘Biopsychosocial’ Lens
The district is proposing a new ‘Health Psychology’ course for high schoolers that examines well-being through a ‘biopsychosocial lens’ and aims to create a ‘more equitable system of services.’ This language is often a gateway for introducing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and equity-focused social theories into what should be a straightforward health class.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Contact the School Board regarding Item 5.A (contact info on the district website). ‘What specific curriculum and materials will be used for the proposed Health Psychology course? Parents have a right to know if this course will include topics like social justice, equity, or identity politics as part of its “biopsychosocial lens” before it is approved.’
💰 Impact: SEL in a ‘Health’ Course
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Proposes New Restrictions on Student Club Flyers
The proposed revision to Policy 2430 would restrict student club flyers and posters to only basic logistical information (name, date, time, location) and require all materials to get ‘administrative approval.’ This gives administrators broad and undefined power to censor student speech and could be used to silence clubs that don’t align with the administration’s views.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND CLARITY: Contact the School Board regarding Item 5.D. ‘What are the specific, viewpoint-neutral criteria for “administrative approval” of club materials under the revised Policy 2430? This vague policy is a threat to student speech and must be clarified to prevent biased enforcement.’
💰 Impact: Restricted Student Speech
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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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HUGE WIN: District Codifies Parent Opt-Out for Religious Objections
The proposed changes to Policies 2510 and 2521 are a huge victory for parental rights, requiring the district to notify parents in advance about textbooks and supplemental materials that could conflict with their sincerely held religious beliefs. The policies also establish a formal process for parents to request an exemption and receive an alternative assignment for their child.
How to Lock It In
PACK THE ROOM TO SUPPORT THIS: This is what we fight for! Attend the meeting or email the Board to strongly support the revisions to Policies 2510 (Item 5.F) and 2521 (Item 5.G). Thank them for respecting religious freedom and codifying parental rights to review and opt-out of controversial curriculum. This must pass and be protected.
✅ Why It Matters: Parental Rights Protected
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WIN: District Strengthens Parent Notification for Health Services
The revision to Policy 5310 strengthens parental rights by requiring the district to provide advance written notice before any health services or screenings are administered to students. It also implements a strict five-day notice requirement for any non-emergency invasive physical examinations, aligning the district with federal protections for student privacy.
How to Lock It In
SUPPORT TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board to express your strong support for the proposed changes to Policy 5310 (Item 5.L). Thank them for strengthening parental notification and consent for student health services. This is a critical step in protecting our children and our rights.
✅ Why It Matters: Parental Consent Upheld
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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WIN: District Removes Staff Veto on Recording IEP Meetings
The revision to Policy 2461 removes the requirement for parents to get consent from all staff members before recording an IEP meeting. This is a major victory for parental rights, ensuring parents of children with special needs can keep an accurate record of meetings about their child’s education without a staff member being able to block them.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THIS WIN: Email the Board to thank them for approving the revision to Policy 2461 (Item 5.E). Get on the record supporting this change, which strengthens the rights of parents with special needs children to advocate effectively for them. This is a model policy for other districts.
✅ Why It Matters: Strengthened Parent Advocacy
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