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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Menomonee Falls School District. We found 11 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Eliminates Parental Opt-Out for Early Literacy Screening
A revised policy on student assessment (po2623) explicitly states that ‘Parents may not opt any student out of the reading readiness screening required of all students in grades 4K – 3.’ This removes a key parental right to consent to what assessments their young children are subjected to.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Email the Board: ‘Regarding Policy 2623, on what authority does the district remove the parental right to opt a child out of early literacy screenings? Parents must retain the right to refuse any assessment for their child. Vote NO on this change.’
💰 Impact: Loss of Parental Consent
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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New Barrier to Recording Your Child’s IEP Meeting?
The district is replacing its policy on recording IEP meetings (po2461). The new policy requires parents to provide written notice and state the ‘reason the recording is required,’ which could be used as a barrier to parents who want a record of these crucial meetings for their special needs child.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Email the Board: ‘Regarding Policy 2461, why must a parent provide a reason for recording an IEP meeting? Wisconsin is a one-party consent state. Please remove the requirement for parents to justify their need to record, as this could intimidate or deny parents their right to keep an accurate record.’
💰 Impact: Your Right to a Record
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District Proposes New Class Size Targets, Up to 30+ Students
The district is proposing a new policy (PO2270.005) and guidelines that set class size targets. These targets allow for up to 25 students in K-2, 27 in grades 3-5, and 30 or more in middle and high school, which could impact the quality of instruction and individual attention for students.
Recommended Action Plan
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD: Email the Board about Action Item 4.D: ‘Are class sizes of 25 in second grade and 30+ in middle school best for student learning? We urge the committee to set lower targets to ensure our children receive the individual attention they need to succeed.’
💰 Impact: Less Individual Attention
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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‘Wellness’ Policy Update – What’s Inside?
The district is revising its ‘Wellness’ policy (po8510) as part of a required food service update. While the context is nutrition, the term ‘Wellness’ is often a gateway for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health initiatives, and the full text of the changes has not been provided.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Email the Board: ‘Regarding the revision to Policy 8510 – Wellness, please provide the full text of the proposed changes. Parents need to confirm that this policy remains focused on nutrition and physical health and does not expand to include SEL or mental health surveys and screenings.’
💰 Impact: Potential SEL Creep
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 10) |
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District Enacts Strong Protections for Student Data in AI Tools
The district is updating its technology policy (po7540.03) to strictly prohibit students from entering any personally identifiable information (PII) or confidential data into AI tools that have not been officially approved and contracted by the district. This is a critical safeguard to prevent student data from being harvested by public AI platforms.
How to Lock It In
CRITICAL SUPPORT NEEDED: This is a model policy for the state. Email the Board: ‘Thank you for adopting the strong student data privacy protections in Policy 7540.03 regarding AI. Prohibiting the use of unvetted AI tools is the single most important step you can take to protect our children’s digital footprint. Please pass this immediately.’
✅ Why It Matters: Student Privacy Protected
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| Major Win (LEVEL 10) |
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District Adopts ‘VET FIRST’ Governance for All AI Technology
A new cornerstone policy on Artificial Intelligence (po7540.08) requires all AI tools to be formally vetted and approved before use. The policy bans the use of unvetted public AI with student data and requires ironclad contracts that prevent tech companies from using our district’s data to train their models.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Thank the Board for establishing a strong governance framework in Policy 7540.08. This ‘vet first’ approach puts student safety and data privacy ahead of chasing new technology. This should be a model for every district in Wisconsin.
✅ Why It Matters: Protecting District Data
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| Major Win (LEVEL 10) |
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District Rejects ‘Gender Identity’ in Title IX Sex Definition
The district’s legal update for its Title IX policy (po2266) recommends removing ‘sexual orientation and gender identity’ from the parenthetical definition of ‘sex.’ This is a major win that rejects federal overreach and aligns the district’s policy with the biological reality of sex, protecting girls’ sports and private spaces.
How to Lock It In
CRITICAL WIN: PACK THE ROOM to ensure the committee adopts this change. Email the Board: ‘We strongly support the recommended revision to Policy 2266, which correctly defines ‘sex’ based on biology, not gender identity. Thank you for standing up to federal overreach and protecting the rights of our students.’
✅ Why It Matters: Protecting Girls’ Sports & Spaces
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| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
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District Strengthens Parental Opt-Out Rights for Religious Beliefs
The district is revising its curriculum policy (po2210) to require advance notice to parents about instructional content that might conflict with their sincerely held religious beliefs. This change also creates a formal process for parents to opt their children out and receive alternative assignments, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THIS WIN: Email the Board and attend the Policy Committee meeting to show support. ‘Thank you for adopting the revisions to Policy 2210. This is a crucial step in respecting the religious beliefs of families and ensuring parents are the primary authority in their children’s education. Please ensure this is passed by the full board without changes.’
✅ Why It Matters: Parental Rights Secured
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| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
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Parental Opt-Out Rights Extended to Textbooks and Materials
In a major win for transparency, the district is updating policies for textbooks (po2510) and supplemental materials (po2521). These changes require the district to notify parents of any materials that may conflict with their sincerely held religious beliefs and establish a formal process for opting out.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Thank the Policy Committee for applying parental notification and opt-out rights consistently across all curriculum, textbooks, and materials in Policies 2510 and 2521. This comprehensive approach is exactly what parents need to protect their children’s education and must be passed by the full board.
✅ Why It Matters: Parental Authority Reinforced
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Strengthens Parental Notice for Student Health Services
The district is revising its Health Services policy (po5310) to require advance written notice to parents before any health screenings or services are provided to students. The policy also mandates a strict five-day notice for any ‘unforeseen invasive examinations,’ increasing transparency and protecting parental rights.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THIS WIN: Show up to thank the Policy Committee for this important win for parental rights and student privacy. Email the Board: ‘Thank you for the revisions to Policy 5310. Requiring advance written notice for all student health services is a critical protection for families. Please pass this policy.’
✅ Why It Matters: Your Right to Know
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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District Limits Student Club Flyers to ‘Just the Facts’
The district is revising its policy on student clubs (po2430) to restrict flyers and posters to basic logistical information like the club’s name, meeting time, and location. This change prevents school walls from being used for political or ideological advertising by student groups and requires administrative review of promotional materials.
How to Lock It In
SUPPORT THIS CHANGE: Email the Board to support this common-sense policy. ‘We support the proposed changes to Policy 2430. Keeping club flyers focused on logistics ensures a neutral school environment and prevents activist messaging from dominating school hallways. Please approve this policy.’
✅ Why It Matters: Neutral School Environment
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