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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Lakeland. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District ‘Threat Assessment’ Program Raises Privacy Questions
The board is reviewing a ‘Threat Assessment Reporting’ document under item VIII.3. These programs can involve monitoring student behavior, speech, and even social media, creating a permanent record on a child without full parental knowledge or consent.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Email the board (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding Item VIII.3, what data is collected on students for Threat Assessments? Who has access to this data, how long is it stored, and what is the process for parental notification and consent before a child is assessed?’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Public Comment Time Limited to Two Minutes
The board is limiting each speaker’s public comment time to only two minutes. This restriction makes it difficult for parents to fully express their concerns or present detailed information on important issues affecting their children.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TO BE HEARD: Email the board (contact info on the district website) before the meeting: ‘Item IV’s two-minute limit on public comment is not enough time for parents to address the board on complex issues. We request you extend the time to at least three minutes per speaker to ensure our voices are fully heard.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Parent Voice
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Undisclosed Budget Amendments on Consent Agenda
The board is voting on unspecified budget amendments as part of a bundled ‘consent agenda,’ preventing public discussion. These amendments could redirect funds to controversial programs or vendors without specific board debate or parental oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the board (contact info on the district website) and demand ‘Item VII.2, Budget Amendments, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Parents deserve to know exactly how our tax dollars are being reallocated before you vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Secret Review of ‘Section 4’ of Policy Manual
Under item VIII.5, the board is scheduled to review ‘Section 4’ of the policy manual with no description of what this section covers or any attached documents. This lack of transparency prevents parents from knowing what policies affecting their children are being discussed or potentially changed.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the board (contact info on the district website): ‘What specific policies are contained in Section 4 of the Policy Manual under review in Item VIII.5? We demand the full text of this section be made public before any discussion or action is taken.’
💰 Impact: Secret Policy Changes
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague ‘LEA Compliance Report’ Needs Review
The board is approving a ‘LEA Compliance Report’ on the consent agenda, preventing public discussion. These reports can sometimes contain agreements to implement state or federal mandates on controversial topics like SEL or DEI without direct parental input.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the ‘LEA Compliance Plan’ file attached to Item VII.3 in the Official Agenda (linked above). Check for any language related to equity, SEL, DEI, or data sharing mandates before the board votes.
💰 Impact: Hidden Mandates
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Board Reviewing Its Own Governance Policy
The board is reviewing Policy 1.102, which governs board members themselves. Changes to this policy could alter board powers, responsibilities, or public accountability, and parents need to know what is being considered before a vote.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the ‘Policy 1.102 – Board Members’ file attached to Item VIII.1 in the Official Agenda (linked above). Check for any changes that reduce board accountability, transparency, or public oversight.
💰 Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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