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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Libertyville SD 70. We found 8 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Major Policy Changes Introduced Without Public Text
The board is introducing a ‘First Reading’ of changes to numerous critical policies, including those governing Curriculum Content (6:60), Student Behavior (7:190), and Administering Medicines to Students (7:270). However, the district has not provided the text of the proposed changes, preventing parents from reviewing them before the process moves forward.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 7.1, I demand the board release the full text of all proposed policy changes and postpone the First Reading until the public has had adequate time to review the documents. Do not vote on secret policies.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Sex-Ed Vendor ‘Candor Health’ on Consent Agenda
Hidden in the bill list on the consent agenda is a $990 payment to Candor Health Education for a ‘Navigating Middle School Years’ presentation for 5th graders. Candor is a sex-ed provider, and this topic is often a euphemism for sensitive content being presented to young students.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website): ‘Pull the Candor Health Education payment from the Consent Agenda (Item 3.3) for a separate discussion and vote. Parents have a right to review all sex-ed materials before they are approved for 5th graders.’
💰 Impact: $990
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Hires ‘Equity’ Consultant for Teacher Training
The district is paying ‘Open Doors Education’ $6,216 for ‘professional learning and instruction.’ This vendor specializes in ‘equity-centered instructional leadership’ and ‘culturally responsive practices,’ indicating that taxpayer funds are being used for ideological teacher training.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the $6,216 payment to Open Doors Education on the consent agenda, I demand to see the training materials provided to our teachers. Public funds should be for academics, not political agendas.’
💰 Impact: $6,216
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Board to Vote on 10% Property Tax Levy Increase
The board is voting to approve an estimated tax levy that is 10.05% higher than last year’s collections. This ‘balloon levy’ is designed to capture all possible tax revenue from new property and will trigger a public hearing on December 15th before final adoption.
Recommended Action Plan
TAKE ACTION: Plan to attend the public hearing on December 15, 2026, to oppose the 10% tax increase. Email the Board of Education now (contact info on district website): ‘Vote NO on the estimated tax levy in Item 6.1. Our families cannot afford a 10% tax hike.’
💰 Impact: 10.05% Levy Increase
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Renews Two EdTech Software Platforms
The board is set to approve renewals for two student-facing software platforms: $8,190 for Edpuzzle and $4,508 for Lexia Learning. Before spending over $12,700 on more screen-based programs, the district must provide independent evidence that these tools produce academic gains superior to traditional instruction.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND PROOF: Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website): ‘Before approving the Edpuzzle and Lexia renewals in Item 3.3, please publish the independent, non-vendor-supplied data proving these programs improve academic outcomes and state the total daily screen time they add for students.’
💰 Impact: $12,700+
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Pays Consultant Tied to Activist Social Studies
A $4,000 payment is listed for ‘C3 Teachers’ for in-person professional development. C3 Teachers promotes the C3 Framework for Social Studies, which can be a vehicle for action-oriented civics and other ideological content in the classroom.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the payment to C3 Teachers in the bill list, what specific content was delivered to our teachers during this training? Parents deserve to know what social studies frameworks are being promoted in our district.’
💰 Impact: $4,000
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Financial Documents Hidden on Consent Agenda
The ‘Agenda of Bills Part 1,’ ‘Payroll,’ and ‘Budgetary Report’ are listed for approval on the consent agenda, but their contents were not included in the public packet. This prevents the public from reviewing a significant portion of district spending before it is approved in a single vote.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the files attached under Item 3.3 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm what vendors and expenses are being approved. If you see a concerning vendor or a large, unexplained expense, email the Board immediately and demand the item be pulled from the consent agenda.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Board to Vote on Destroying Closed Meeting Recordings
The board is voting to destroy all closed-session audio recordings that are more than 18 months old. While this is permitted by the Open Meetings Act if written minutes are kept, it permanently removes the full context and nuance of past closed-door discussions from the public record.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 6.2, please table the destruction of closed meeting recordings. Preserving these records beyond the 18-month minimum serves the public interest and promotes long-term transparency.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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