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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Manitowoc School District. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Policy Change Weakens Parental Review of Classroom Materials
Under Consent Agenda item III.E, the Board is set to approve policy po2521, which redefines ‘supplemental instructional materials.’ This change could allow teachers to use unvetted worksheets, online resources, and other handouts without the same review process as textbooks, while limiting parental opt-outs to narrow religious objections.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board of Education (contact info on the district website) before the Nov 10th meeting: ‘I demand Consent Item III.E, regarding policy changes, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Parents deserve to hear the Board publicly debate Policy 2521 and its impact on parental review of classroom materials.’
💰 Impact: Weakened Parental Oversight
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Vague Request for ‘Neutral Site Programming’ Teacher
The board is voting under Item VIII.B to approve a new teaching position for ‘Neutral Site Programming,’ but the agenda provides no definition of what this program is, which students it serves, or where it is located. This lack of transparency prevents parents from understanding the purpose and cost of this new position before it is funded.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website) before the vote on Item VIII.B: ‘What is “Neutral Site Programming”? Which students does it serve, what is its purpose, and where does it take place? The public deserves a clear explanation before a new position is funded.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Cost & Purpose
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District to Present on New Operational Referendum
Under Item VII.A, the district is presenting its case for a new operational referendum, which could lead to a future tax increase. Parents need to scrutinize this presentation to ensure any proposed funds are earmarked for core academics and not for non-academic programs, administrative bloat, or ideological initiatives.
Recommended Action Plan
PAY ATTENTION TO THE MONEY: Attend the meeting or watch the recording of Item VII.A. Email the Board of Education (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding the Operational Referendum, I urge you to ensure any new funds are dedicated exclusively to core academics like reading, math, and science, not administrative bloat or ideological programs.’
💰 Impact: Potential Tax Increase
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High School Proposing Changes to Advanced Physics
As part of Item VIII.A, the district is proposing to replace two existing advanced physics courses with a single new dual-enrollment ‘Physics 103’ course. Parents of students on an advanced science track need to know how this course consolidation affects their child’s academic pathway and future opportunities.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FOR DETAILS: Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website) regarding Item VIII.A: ‘Before approving the new course proposals, please clarify how replacing two advanced physics courses with one new dual-enrollment course will impact students currently on an advanced science track. Will this change limit options for our highest-achieving students?’
💰 Impact: Changes to Academic Pathways
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Item VI, the ‘Directors’ Report,’ is presented with a vague title and its content was not included in the main agenda packet. This requires manual review to ensure no significant curriculum or policy changes are hidden within.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ’11-10-26 November 2026 Directors Report to the Board.pdf’ attached to Item VI in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm it does not contain sensitive policy or curriculum updates.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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District Adds New AP and Career-Focused Courses
The Board is voting under Item VIII.A to approve new high school courses, including AP Business & Financial Literacy and an EMT certification course. This expands academic and career-track opportunities for students, a positive step toward real-world preparation and a return to core purpose.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up or email the Board (contact info on district website) to thank them for approving Item VIII.A. ‘Thank you for expanding student opportunities by adding AP Business and the EMT program. We support focusing on rigorous academics and valuable career skills.’
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