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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Gurnee SD 56. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District-Wide SEL, Behavior Tracking, and Data Mining Confirmed
Previous meeting minutes and current spending reports confirm the district is implementing a wide range of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and behavior modification programs. These include PBIS, “Zones of Regulation,” “Classroom Circles,” and “Responsibility-Centered Discipline,” along with data-mining platforms like Fastbridge and Aimsweb to screen and track students.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This isn’t about ‘being nice;’ it’s a system of social engineering and data collection on your children. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘I demand to know what parental consent is required for SEL programs and data collection via PBIS Rewards, Fastbridge, and Aimsweb. We must have a public presentation on these programs and an easy, clear opt-out process.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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New Policies Add “Gender Identity” as Protected Class
Under Item E.1, the board is doing a first reading of new employment policies (5:10 and 5:20) that add “gender identity,” “sexual orientation,” and “reproductive health decisions” as protected categories. While presented as employment rules, this officially embeds a controversial ideology into district governance that can lead to policies allowing social transitioning without parental consent.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND A VOTE: This is a major ideological shift, not a routine update. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Vote NO on the first reading of policies 5:10 and 5:20 under Item E.1. The school board’s role is education, not codifying gender ideology that undermines parental rights.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Bypassing Parental Authority
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Tax Dollars Flowing to SEL-Focused Consultants
The district’s bill list reveals payments to several vendors who specialize in SEL-adjacent programming. This includes $5,440 to Solution Tree (promotes PLC/data-driven initiatives), $10,000 to “Serenity Life Fitness” for a vague “Rhythm Program,” and $2,212 to Crisis Prevention Institute for “Nonviolent” intervention training.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘I demand a public explanation of the services provided by Solution Tree, Serenity Life Fitness, and Crisis Prevention Institute. What are the specific, measurable academic outcomes for these programs?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $17,652+
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Consent Agenda Normalizes PBIS Behavior Program
Hidden in the Consent Agenda (Items E.5.f and E.5.g) are fundraisers for the school’s PBIS program. PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) is an SEL-aligned system that often replaces traditional discipline with data tracking and psychological interventions, undermining classroom authority.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Pull Items E.5.f and E.5.g from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. Parents deserve a full explanation of the PBIS program these fundraisers support before they are approved.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Normalizing Behavior Modification
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| ALERT (LEVEL 2) |
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District Philosophy Adopts Vague SEL Language
Under Item E.1, the board is reviewing Policy 1:30, the “School District Philosophy.” It includes vague, therapeutic language like protecting students from “social and emotional threats” and creating a “learning community where cultural diversity is celebrated,” which are often used to justify SEL and DEI programs.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: This language is a building block for future ideological programs. Note it and watch how it is used to justify future spending and curriculum decisions. No immediate action required.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Ideological Foundation
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