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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Manitowoc School District. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Prepares Major Tax-Hike Referendum
The Board is beginning discussions under Item VIII.C to put a replacement operational referendum on the April 2027 ballot to raise taxes. This is on top of a potential $75 million or more bond for facilities, meaning taxpayers could face multiple, significant increases.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board of Education (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding Item VIII.C, before any referendum is placed on the ballot, we demand a series of public town halls with a line-item breakdown of all proposed spending. We will not approve a blank check for the district.’
💰 Impact: Major Tax Increase
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Joins Lawsuit to Fund School ‘Mental Health’ Services
The district plans to join a class-action lawsuit against social media companies to win money for student ‘mental health needs’ (Item VIII.E). This creates a pipeline for funding school-based mental health services and clinics that can operate without full parental consent or oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Email the Board regarding Item VIII.E: ‘If the district receives settlement money from the social media lawsuit, what specific programs will it fund? We demand a policy guaranteeing parental notification and consent for any mental health services provided to students at school.’
💰 Impact: Funding for School-Based Clinics
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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‘Staff Wellness’ Grant Opens Door to Ideological Training
The Directors’ Report reveals a new ‘Staff Wellness’ grant project with an external group, CESA 7. These programs often serve as a backdoor to introduce controversial Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and DEI-based training for teachers, which then trickles down into the classroom.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board: ‘Regarding the Staff Wellness grant project mentioned in the Directors’ Report, please provide the grant application and all materials from CESA 7 for public review. Parents have a right to know if ‘wellness’ is a cover for SEL or DEI training for staff.’
💰 Impact: Ideological Teacher Training
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Board Using District Resources to Oppose School Choice
Agenda Item IX.A is an update on the Board’s previous resolution regarding the financial impact of school vouchers. This indicates the Board is continuing to use its official position and taxpayer resources to lobby against school choice and educational freedom for parents.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR: The Board has already passed a resolution related to the school voucher program’s funding. Track Item IX.A to see what new actions they are planning. Remind them their job is to run the district, not to lobby against parents who choose other educational options for their children.
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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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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District Responds to Parent Safety Concern, Approves Busing
After a parent filed a complaint about a hazardous walking route, the administration investigated and agreed. The Board is now set to approve district-funded transportation for students on that route (Item VIII.D), showing a willingness to listen to and act on parental safety concerns.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up or email the Board to thank them for approving Item VIII.D. ‘Thank you for listening to parents and prioritizing student safety by declaring the walking path to Stangel Elementary as an Unusually Hazardous Transportation Zone. This is how a district should partner with parents.’
✅ Why It Matters: Parental Voice Heard
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