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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Guttenberg School District. We found 10 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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“Local Wellness Policy” Up for Approval
The board is voting to approve the annual “Local Wellness Policy.” These policies are often used to introduce controversial Social Emotional Learning (SEL), mental health screenings, and “Whole Child” initiatives without direct parental consent.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE & DEMAND DEBATE: The attachment for Item 8.02 was not available in the online preview. Open the file ‘LOCAL WELLNESS POLICY-AUGUST 2026.pdf’ from the official agenda. Contact the Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Pull Item 8.02 from the Consent Agenda for a full public discussion. We will not approve a ‘Wellness Policy’ that could authorize student mental health screening without explicit, written parental consent for each instance.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Controversial Items Bundled in Consent Agenda
The board is bundling multiple high-risk items, including the $1.57M in federal funds (6.09) and the “Local Wellness Policy” (8.02), into a single up-or-down vote. This tactic limits public discussion and scrutiny on items that directly impact parental rights and classroom ideology.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a classic move to hide controversial policies. Contact the Board President (see official agenda for contact info): ‘I demand that items 6.09 and 8.02 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Parents deserve to hear you debate these issues publicly.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Accepts $1.57M in Federal ESEA Funds
The board is accepting over $1.5 million in federal Title I, II, III, and IV funds. These grants often come with strings attached, mandating specific programs or data collection on students that bypass local parental control.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 6.09, what specific SEL, DEI, or ‘Whole Child’ programs will the $94,579 in Title IV funds be used for? Parents have a right to know the ideological strings attached to federal money.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $1.57M (Federal Strings Attached)
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Spending $93,450 on Savvas Curriculum
The district is paying Savvas (formerly Pearson) $86,250 for “Envision Math PD” and $7,200 for “World Language Digital Curriculum.” Parents need to know if this curriculum and training includes embedded Social Emotional Learning (SEL) or other ideological content.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE QUESTION: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding the Savvas payments in the Claims List (Item 6.03), can you confirm that the Envision Math professional development and World Language curriculum are free of any SEL or DEI-related frameworks? Parents expect a focus on core academics.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $93,450
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Unknown Consultant Paid for “Instruction & Programming”
The district is paying “Casology Consulting” $11,400 for “Instruction & Programming Consulting.” This is an unknown vendor, and the description is vague, potentially masking spending on ideological training like DEI or SEL.
Recommended Action Plan
VERIFY THIS VENDOR: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding the $11,400 payment to Casology Consulting (Item 6.03), what specific services are being provided? Please provide a copy of the contract and statement of work.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $11,400
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Renews PowerSchool Data System Contract
The district is paying nearly $20,000 to PowerSchool, a major student data management company. PowerSchool offers extensive data tracking and SEL modules, and parents have a right to know exactly what student data is being collected, stored, and analyzed.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding the PowerSchool contract on the Claims List (Item 6.03), what specific student data is being collected and who has access to it? Please provide information on how parents can opt their children out of any non-essential data collection.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Student Data Privacy
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is approving the submission for over $250,000 in federal IDEA funds for special education. While expected, the application details were not included in the agenda preview.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘IDEA BASIC AND PRESCHOOL APPLICATION-AUG 2026.pdf’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes or data-sharing mandates.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $252,727 (Federal Strings Attached)
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District Paying Staff for “Policy Committee Research”
The board is approving extra pay for two staff members, up to $2,400 per month combined, for “Policy Committee Research.” This lacks transparency; parents should know what specific policies are being researched and drafted outside of public view.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 10.02, what is the scope of the ‘Policy Committee Research’ being conducted? Parents deserve to know which policies are being considered for changes.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Up to $28,800/year
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Policy Change Reduces Direct Board Payment Oversight
The board is authorizing the Superintendent and Business Administrator to pay certain bills without prior board approval. While intended to avoid late fees, this reduces the board’s direct, real-time oversight of district spending.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: Track the ‘claims paid in advance’ list at future meetings to ensure this authority isn’t being abused for non-essential or controversial payments. No immediate action required.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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| ALERT (LEVEL 2) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is holding a second reading for Policy #5513, “Care of School Property.” The text of the policy was not included in the agenda preview.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY #5513-JULY 2026.pdf’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed
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