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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Mount Vernon Comm School District. We found 9 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Board Forms ‘Wellness Committee’ to Oversee ‘Mental Health’
The district is creating a ‘District Wellness Committee’ to oversee school health, safety, and mental health programs. These committees are often used as a back door to introduce controversial ‘whole child’ initiatives, mental health screenings, and SEL curriculum without going through the normal curriculum adoption process.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a major threat. Email the Board: ‘Parents must be the primary arbiters of their children’s mental and physical wellness. I oppose the creation of the ‘Wellness Committee’ in Item VI.4.B as it opens the door to programs that undermine parental authority.’ Sign up for public comment to oppose this. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link).
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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District Hires Three ‘Prevention’ Staff for $150k
The board is hiring a ‘Community Engagement and Prevention Coordinator,’ a ‘Youth Engagement and Community Prevention Coordinator,’ and a ‘Prevention Outreach and School Resource Coordinator’ for a combined $149,500. These vague, non-teaching roles often serve as vectors for SEL, mental health surveys, and other ideological programs that operate outside the classroom and without direct parental consent.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Email the Board before the meeting. ‘Regarding the three coordinator positions in Item VI.3.A, what specific problems are they being hired to solve? Please provide their job descriptions and key performance indicators. We need teachers in classrooms, not more administrative overhead.’ Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link).
💰 Impact: $149,500 Salary
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Approves $12,000+ in Student Screen Time Software
The bill list includes a $9,262.50 site license for IXL Learning and a $2,750.00 subscription for EdPuzzle. These digital platforms increase student screen time, often replacing direct instruction from a teacher with algorithm-based exercises.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND EVIDENCE: Email the Board: ‘Before approving payments for IXL and EdPuzzle, please provide the independent, non-vendor-supplied evidence that these programs produce academic gains. How many minutes per day will students spend on these platforms, and what direct instruction time is being replaced?’ Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link).
💰 Impact: $12,012.50
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Pays $4,000 to ‘Behavior Moxie’ Consultant
Hidden in the bill list is a $4,012.50 payment to ‘Behavior Moxie, LLC’ for ‘onsite coaching/support.’ This vendor’s name suggests behavioral or psychological interventions with students, potentially as part of an SEL or MTSS framework that parents have not been informed about or consented to.
Recommended Action Plan
PULL FROM CONSENT: Email the Board: ‘Please pull the bill for Behavior Moxie, LLC from the Consent Agenda for a full discussion. What services did this vendor provide, which students were involved, and was parental consent obtained?’ Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link).
💰 Impact: $4,012.50
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Pays $6,600 to Vague ‘Coalition’ Consultant
The bill list shows a $6,600 payment to ‘Mayhew Consulting’ for ‘Coalition staff onboard.’ This is completely opaque. Parents have a right to know what ‘coalition’ the district is paying to join or support, and what its purpose is.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board: ‘Please pull the bill for Mayhew Consulting from the Consent Agenda. What is the name and purpose of the ‘coalition’ mentioned, and what services are being provided for $6,600?’ Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link).
💰 Impact: $6,600
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Spending $40k on ‘Professional Learning’ Conference
The board is approving up to $40,000 for 30 staff to attend a ‘PLC Conference’ to build ‘strong Professional Learning Teams.’ While professional development is important, ‘PLC’ can be a channel for ideological training in areas like SEL and DEI, paid for with taxpayer dollars.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FOR THE AGENDA: Email the Board: ‘Regarding Item VI.4.E, before spending $40,000 on the PLC conference, please provide the public with the conference agenda and a list of keynote speakers so we can verify its academic, non-ideological focus.’ Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link).
💰 Impact: $40,000
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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Board Strengthens Discipline for Disruptive Students
The board is approving new building-level processes for students removed for disruptive or violent behavior. This policy was developed with teacher input and aims to restore order and safety in the classroom.
How to Lock It In
APPLAUD & SECURE: Show up to thank the Board for prioritizing classroom safety and teacher authority. Publicly supporting good policy like Item VI.2.B makes it harder to weaken or reverse later. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link).
✅ Why It Matters: Safer Classrooms
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Formalizes Parent Role on Book Review Committee
The board is approving the membership for the ‘Instructional and Library Materials Reconsideration Committee.’ The policy ensures three community members serve alongside district staff, giving parents a direct voice in how challenges to inappropriate books and materials are handled.
How to Lock It In
APPLAUD & AMPLIFY: Email the Board to thank them for ensuring parents have a majority non-staff voice on the committee in Item VI.4.C. This is a model policy that protects children and parental rights; let’s get it on the record. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link).
✅ Why It Matters: Parental Oversight
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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New Policy May Protect Student Religious Expression
The board is introducing a new policy on religious expression, based on a template from the Department of Education. This could be a significant win, formally protecting your child’s First Amendment rights at school.
How to Lock It In
SUPPORT & VERIFY: Email the Board to thank them for taking up this issue. ‘Please post the full text of proposed policy 107 online before the second reading so parents can confirm it strongly protects student rights.’ Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link).
✅ Why It Matters: Protecting First Amendment Rights
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