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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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SEL Policy Hidden in Mass Approval Vote
The board is set to approve Policy 6:65, ‘Student Social and Emotional Development,’ without a separate discussion. It’s bundled into the Consent Agenda (Item 10.E) with over 20 other policies, a common tactic to pass controversial items without public debate. This policy officially opens the door for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to be embedded in all aspects of your child’s school day.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a critical vote. Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website) and sign up for public comment. Demand that ‘Item 10.E, Policy 6:65’ be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a full discussion and a separate roll-call vote. Ask them: ‘Why are you hiding a major SEL policy in a mass approval vote instead of debating it in public?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Academics Replaced by SEL
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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$781,851 for Secret K-5 Curriculum
Under Item 11.F, the board plans to approve spending over three-quarters of a million dollars on an ‘entirely new K-5 curriculum.’ The agenda provides zero information about what this curriculum is, who makes it, or whether it prioritizes core academics or ideological content. This is a massive, non-transparent expenditure that will define what your child learns for years.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website) before Tuesday’s meeting. ‘I demand that the vote on Item 11.F be postponed until the full curriculum is made available for public review for at least 30 days. Parents have a right to know what their children will be taught before the district spends $781,851 on it.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $781,851.00
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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$40,000 for ‘Transformation’ Consultant
Item 11.B approves a $40,000 contract with ‘Transformation Advisory Group’ for unspecified services. Vaguely named consultants like this are often hired to implement controversial DEI, ‘anti-racism,’ or equity audit programs under the radar. The district is asking for a blank check without telling parents what they are ‘transforming’ our schools into.
Recommended Action Plan
VERIFY THE VENDOR: Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 11.B, what specific services will Transformation Advisory Group provide for $40,000? Please provide a copy of the contract and a detailed scope of work before this is approved. We will not approve blank checks for ideological consultants.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $40,000.00
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Adopts ‘Threat Assessment Teams’
Item 11.L approves an agreement for ‘Safety and Threat Assessment Teams (STAT).’ While safety is important, these teams can become surveillance systems that monitor student speech, social media, and behavior to identify ‘threats,’ often without parental knowledge or consent. This creates a pathway for school officials to investigate and discipline children based on subjective criteria, undermining parental authority.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 11.L, what is the exact policy for parental notification when a student is reviewed by the Threat Assessment Team? What specific criteria are used to define a ‘threat,’ and who has access to the data collected on students?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague ‘Coaching’ and ‘Consulting’ Contracts Totaling $57,710
The board is approving three separate, vaguely defined contracts for consulting and coaching: West40 for ‘Strategic Plan’ coaching (11.A, $17,710), SHW Educational Consultants (11.O, $30,000), and Dr. Lori Bein for mentoring (11.P, $10,000). These items lack specific deliverables, making it impossible for parents to know if this money is for academic improvement or ideological training for staff and leadership.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding items 11.A, 11.O, and 11.P, parents deserve to see a detailed scope of work for these consulting contracts before they are approved. What specific outcomes will be delivered for these funds?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $57,710.00
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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WIN: District Invests in Phonics-Based Reading Program
Item 11.N approves a $77,757 agreement for the Wilson Language Training program. This is a well-regarded, research-based literacy program that uses a structured, phonics-based approach (Orton-Gillingham) to teach reading. This is a significant investment in core academics and a move away from failing ‘whole language’ methods.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up or email the Board to thank them for approving Item 11.N. ‘Thank you for investing in a proven, phonics-based reading program like Wilson. This focus on core academic skills is exactly what our children need.’ This positive reinforcement makes it easier to defend good programs and harder to cut them later.
✅ Why It Matters: Focus on Academics
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