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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Hempfield SD. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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New Bullying Policy Allows Forced Outside Therapy
The proposed new bullying policy (Policy 249) lists ‘Counseling/Therapy outside of school’ as a potential disciplinary action for students. The policy does not state that parental consent is required for this, opening the door for the school to mandate outside psychological treatment for your child.
Recommended Action Plan
PROTECT PARENTAL RIGHTS: Contact the Board and demand they amend Policy 249 before its first reading. ‘The district cannot mandate outside therapy for a child. I demand that you add explicit language to Policy 249, Item 4.B, requiring written parental consent before any referral to outside counseling or therapy is made.’
💰 Impact: Mandated Therapy Without Consent
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Secret Secondary Curriculum Changes on the Agenda
The district is presenting ‘Secondary Curriculum Proposals’ but is not making the presentation public until 24 hours *after* the meeting. This prevents parents from reviewing the proposed changes to their children’s education before the board discusses them.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board immediately. ‘Regarding Item 3.A, parents have a right to review curriculum proposals *before* they are discussed, not after. Post all attachments for the Secondary Curriculum Updates online immediately so the public can provide informed comment.’
💰 Impact: No Parental Review
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Kindergarten Program Review Hidden from Parents
The administration is presenting a ‘Full Day Kindergarten Review,’ but the details are not available to the public before the meeting. Parents have no way to know what changes are being proposed to this foundational program for our youngest students.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FOR THE DETAILS: Contact the Board before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item 3.B, please release the ‘Full Day Kindergarten Review’ presentation to the public now. Parents deserve to see the data and any proposed changes before you hold your discussion.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Program Changes
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Restricts Parent Voice at Board Meetings
The Board’s rules limit public comment to three minutes per person and only on items already on the agenda. Parents must also register online before 3:00 PM on the day of the meeting, creating a barrier for busy families who want to address the board on emerging issues.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TO BE HEARD: Contact the Board and ask them to reform the public comment policy in Item 2. ‘Parents are the primary stakeholders in their children’s education; your policy should encourage our participation, not limit it to pre-approved topics and inconvenient registration deadlines.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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