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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Board to Approve Undisclosed Contracts Over $50,000
Consent Agenda item E.5 states the Board will approve all contracts and purchases over $50,000, but the agenda fails to list a single contract or purchase order. This is a major transparency failure, asking the Board to approve a blank check with taxpayer money.
Recommended Action Plan
PULL THE ITEM: Email the Board and demand Item E.5 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote. ‘The public has a right to know how its money is being spent. The Board must not approve any contract over $50,000 without publicly identifying the vendor, the amount, and the purpose of the spending first.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Board to Vote on New Hurdles for Vaccine Exemptions
Under Item D.1, the Board will vote on policy JLCB, which changes the process for parents to claim a non-medical immunization exemption. The new policy, driven by state law, requires parents to either get a signature from a healthcare provider or complete a state-run ‘Online Immunization Education Module’ annually.
Recommended Action Plan
DEFEND PARENTAL RIGHTS: Contact the Board before the vote on Item D.1. ‘Parents have the sole right to make medical decisions for their children. Do not adopt policy JLCB, which adds state-mandated hurdles to the non-medical exemption process. Vote NO on this overreach.’
💰 Impact: Parental Medical Freedom
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Board Voting on New Rules for Physically Restraining Students
Item D.1 includes a ‘substantial rewrite’ of Policy JKA, which governs when and how school staff can use physical restraint and seclusion on students. While the changes are driven by state law and add some notification requirements, parents must be aware of the specific rules being approved for handling their children in an emergency.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND REVIEW: Email the Board about Item D.1. ‘Parents need to understand the rules for physical restraint and seclusion before you vote. Table the vote on Policy JKA to hold a public work session so parents can ask questions and understand exactly what this new policy allows.’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Safety
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Board to Approve Secret Staffing List
Consent Agenda item E.4 asks the Board to approve all personnel changes (hires, fires, resignations) without making the list of names public until next month’s meeting. Parents have a right to know who the district is hiring to be with their children before the vote is final.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board to pull Item E.4 from the Consent Agenda. ‘Parents deserve to know who is being hired to teach our children. The personnel list must be made public before, not after, the Board votes to approve it.’
💰 Impact: Lack of Transparency
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Expands Career and Technical Education Programs
An update on the Career and Innovation Center shows significant growth in programs like skilled trades, engineering, and health sciences. The district is preparing students for real-world careers with industry-connected learning and certifications, and is planning further expansion.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS SUCCESS: Show up or email the Board to praise the expansion of CTE programs. This is a model for other districts: preparing students for valuable careers is the core mission of public education. ‘We strongly support the growth of the Career and Innovation Center and its focus on skilled trades and technical education.’
✅ Why It Matters: Workforce Readiness
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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District Secures $1.2M Grant for K-3 Reading
The district is being recognized for securing a $1.2 million Early Literacy Grant from the state. These funds are designated for evidence-based reading instruction and teacher training in grades K-3, a welcome focus on core academic skills.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Contact the Board to thank them for prioritizing foundational reading skills. This sets a precedent for focusing resources on academic excellence, not social agendas. ‘Thank you for securing the Early Literacy Grant and investing in proven reading instruction for our youngest students.’
✅ Why It Matters: Focus on Academics
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