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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for HERNANDO. We found 3 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Strict Rules Limit Parent Voice at Board Meetings
The district is enforcing strict rules for public comment, including a 3-minute limit, no yielding time to other speakers, and a subjective ‘Code of Civility’ that can be used to silence dissent. The board also states it will not respond to comments, turning public input into a one-way street.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND DIALOGUE: Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link) and ask them to revise the public comment policy detailed in the attachments for Items 3 and 8. ‘Parents are partners, not an audience. We expect a dialogue, not a monologue, and our right to speak should not be limited by subjective civility codes.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Parental Oversight
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District Renews $115k Contract for Parent Communication App
The district is spending $114,740 to renew ‘ParentSquare,’ a communication platform. While communication is important, these platforms collect massive amounts of student and family data, and can be used for tracking and surveillance.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Email the School Board (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Consent Item 6, who owns the student and parent data collected by ParentSquare? Please publish the district’s data privacy agreement with this vendor and provide a clear opt-out process for families before this is voted on.’
💰 Impact: $114,740
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New ‘Cambridge International’ Program Proposed
The board is voting on an agreement with ‘Cambridge International,’ a provider of advanced academic programs. While this could expand academic opportunities, the agreement itself has not been made public, leaving parents in the dark about costs, curriculum, and which students will be affected.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: This item is on the Consent Agenda. Email the School Board (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Consent Item 5, please pull the Cambridge International agreement for a separate discussion. Parents deserve to see the full agreement and understand its impact on academics before you vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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