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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Norwood City. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Adopting SEL/Behavioral Surveillance System
Policy JP establishes a ‘Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports’ (PBIS) system, which is a form of Social Emotional Learning (SEL). This ‘multi-tiered’ framework allows the district to collect data on your child’s behavior and social skills and apply ‘interventions,’ replacing traditional discipline with psychological programming.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Call Superintendent Mary Ronan’s office at (513) 924-2500. ‘Regarding Policy JP, what specific data will be collected on students under the PBIS framework, who will have access to it, and what is the parental opt-out process? We oppose psychological surveillance of our children.’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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New ‘Healthy Relationships’ Curriculum for Grades 7-12
Under the guise of a required anti-bullying policy (JFCF), the district is adding ‘dating violence prevention education’ for all students in grades 7-12. This includes instruction on ‘healthy relationships,’ a common gateway for introducing controversial Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) concepts without parental review.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Call Superintendent Mary Ronan’s office at (513) 924-2500 and ask: ‘Regarding Policy JFCF, which specific curriculum will be used for the new ‘dating violence prevention’ and ‘healthy relationships’ instruction in grades 7-12? Parents demand the right to review all materials before this policy is approved.’
💰 Impact: Ideological Curriculum
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District Loosens Rules on Spending Public Money
Regulation DJF-R(1) raises the spending limits for purchases that can be made without formal, public bidding. For example, the threshold for requiring a sealed bid or competitive proposal is being raised from $250,000 to $350,000, making it easier to award large contracts with less oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Email Treasurer Brandon Johnson at johnson.j@norwoodschools.org. ‘Regarding Regulation DJF-R(1), why is the board reducing oversight on large contracts by raising the competitive bidding threshold to $350,000? Taxpayers deserve more transparency, not less.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Financial Oversight
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is discussing a ‘Modified Tax Budget’ under item 6.02 but has not provided the document for public review in the agenda. Parents have a right to see how their tax dollars are being reallocated before the board discusses it.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 6.02 attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm what is in the ‘Modified Tax Budget’ before the meeting.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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MAJOR WIN: District to Ban Student Cellphones During School Day
The board is set to pass Policy JFCK, which prohibits student cellphone use during the entire instructional day. The policy explicitly cites the negative impact of phones on ‘student mental health and achievement’ as the reason for the ban, a huge victory for common sense and academic focus.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Pack the room to support Policy JFCK! Call Board President Debbie Cole at (513) 924-2500 and say: ‘Thank you for taking bold action to protect students’ mental health and academic focus by banning cellphones. Please pass Policy JFCK and make Norwood a leader in restoring focused learning environments.’
✅ Why It Matters: Restored Classroom Focus
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WIN: District Affirms Parental Right to Refuse Medical Screenings
The proposed update to Policy JHCA on student physicals explicitly protects parental rights. The policy states, ‘Parents have the right to refuse to allow their child to participate in nonemergency invasive physical examinations or screenings’ and guarantees parents are notified with an opportunity to opt-out.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Call Board President Debbie Cole at (513) 924-2500 before the meeting to thank the board for Policy JHCA. ‘Thank you for explicitly protecting parental consent in Policy JHCA. Please pass this policy to ensure parents, not the district, make medical decisions for their children.’ Getting this on the record makes it harder to reverse.
✅ Why It Matters: Parental Authority Protected
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