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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Loudoun County Public Schools. We found 9 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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$14.6 Million Earmarked for ‘Restroom Privacy Project’
Under Information Item 14.01, the district is requesting $14.6 million in supplemental funding to accelerate a ‘Secondary School Restroom Privacy Project.’ This project aims to install ‘privacy restrooms’ in all middle and high schools, which is often a euphemism for creating all-gender, single-stall bathrooms to advance a specific gender ideology.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) and ask: ‘Regarding Item 14.01, what exactly is the $14.6M ‘Restroom Privacy Project’? Parents deserve a transparent explanation and a public debate before millions are spent on ideologically-driven facility changes.’
💰 Impact: $14.6M
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Board to Support Lobbying for School-Based Telehealth
Hidden on the consent agenda (Item 3.07), the Board is voting to authorize a delegate to support the Virginia School Boards Association’s (VSBA) legislative agenda. This agenda includes a proposal for state-funded, school-based telehealth and teletherapy services, which can create pathways for students to receive mental and physical health services without direct parental involvement or consent.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Pull Item 3.07 from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote. The district should not be lobbying for statewide programs that undermine parental rights in their children’s healthcare.’
💰 Impact: Parental Consent in Healthcare
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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New Policy Grants Excused Absences for Student Activism
The Board is voting on revised Policy 8140 (Item 13.02), which creates a new category of excused absence for middle and high school students to participate in ‘civic activity/events.’ This policy would allow students to miss a day of school for political protests, lobbying, or other activism, effectively prioritizing political engagement over classroom instruction time.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: Sign up for public comment. Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) and tell them: ‘Vote NO on the revisions to Policy 8140. School is for academics, not for granting excused absences for political activism.’
💰 Impact: Lost Instructional Time
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Imposes New Hurdles for Public Comment
The School Board has implemented new, stricter rules for parents and citizens wishing to speak at meetings. Speakers must now provide specific forms of identification to prove their residency or connection to the district, such as a driver’s license, utility bill, or lease agreement.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND A VOICE: Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) and tell them: ‘Requiring documents to speak is an unnecessary barrier that chills public participation. We are parents and taxpayers, not potential criminals. Reverse this restrictive policy.’
💰 Impact: Parents’ Right to Speak
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Policy Update Asserts ‘No Expectation of Privacy’ for Students
Under Information Item 14.03, the Board is reviewing Policy 8650, the student technology use policy. The policy explicitly states that students ‘shall have no right or expectation of privacy’ on school devices or networks and that all activity can be monitored, recorded, and seized by school officials without notice.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Policy 8650, the assertion of zero privacy for students is an unacceptable overreach. Parents must have the right to protect their children’s data and communications from constant surveillance.’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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District Expands ‘Substance Abuse’ Policy to Include Screen Time
The Board is voting on Policy 5170 (Item 13.01), changing the title to ‘Dependency Prevention and Education’ and expanding its scope. The new policy now includes educating students on the ‘addictive potential’ of ‘time spent using electronic devices,’ lumping screen time in with drugs, alcohol, and nicotine.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Policy 5170, why is the district expanding a substance abuse policy to include screen time? This is a parental responsibility, not a school dependency issue. Vote NO on this overreach.’
💰 Impact: School Overreach Into Parenting
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Item 5.01 is a work session on ‘PowerSchool Curriculum and Instruction,’ a new system for managing curriculum resources following a 2024 curriculum audit. The presentation attachment that explains what this system does and how it impacts students and teachers was not included in the agenda packet.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘SB Presentation Worksession on Access PowerSchool Curriculum and Instruction 11.10.2026.pdf’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether this system gives parents more or less transparency into classroom materials.
💰 Impact: Curriculum Transparency
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District Spotlights ‘Sense of Belonging’ and ‘Student Voice’ Initiatives
Item 9.01 is a presentation celebrating a school program focused on creating a ‘Sense of Belonging’ and leveraging ‘Student Voice.’ These terms are frequently used as euphemisms for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs that can introduce divisive concepts and activism into the school environment.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: This presentation signals the district’s focus on ideological ‘belonging’ initiatives. Pay attention to how ‘Student Voice’ is used to justify policy changes in the future.
💰 Impact: Focus on Ideology, Not Academics
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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WIN: Board Upholds Parental Rights on Religious Exemptions
In a positive move, the Board is formally approving exemptions from school attendance for students whose parents have requested them for ‘bona fide religious training or belief’ (Item 3.08). This action respects Virginia law and affirms the fundamental right of parents to direct the religious upbringing of their children.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up or email the School Board to thank them for approving Item 3.08 and upholding parental rights. Publicly praising good decisions makes them harder to reverse and sets a positive example for other districts.
✅ Why It Matters: Parental Rights Affirmed
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