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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Oak Grove SD 68 Green Oaks. We found 9 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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New Policy on ‘Controversial Issues’ Could Weaken Parental Opt-Out Rights
The board is reviewing state-recommended policy updates (PRESS 122) for teaching “controversial issues.” These updates discuss a new Supreme Court case about parental rights to opt children out of instruction that violates their religious beliefs. This is a critical moment to ensure the board adopts the strongest possible opt-out protections, not a watered-down version.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a ‘First Read’ of new policies. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding PRESS Issue 122, I demand the strongest possible parental notification and opt-out rights for any curriculum on controversial topics, as supported by the Mahmoud v. Taylor precedent cited in the memo. Adopt policy that protects, not undermines, parental authority.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Right to Direct Your Child’s Upbringing
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Spending $12,295 on ‘Teen Health’ Curriculum
The district is paying McGraw Hill $12,295 for a “Teen Health” curriculum bundle and digital subscription. These health programs are often a vehicle for introducing Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE) and other sensitive topics without adequate parental review.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the $12,295 payment to McGraw Hill for “Teen Health,” I demand that all curriculum materials be made available for full parental review online before this purchase is finalized. Parents have a right to know what is being taught on sensitive health topics.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $12,295.38
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Approving $23,225 for ‘i-Ready’ Student Software
A payment of $23,225 is scheduled for Curriculum Associates’ “i-Ready” software. While presented as an academic tool, these platforms collect vast amounts of student data and can include embedded Social Emotional Learning (SEL) components that profile student attitudes and beliefs.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the $23,225 i-Ready contract, what specific student data is collected and who owns it? Please provide the parental consent and opt-out forms for this data collection before the vote.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $23,225.70 / Student Data Privacy
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Pays $1,850 to Lobbying Group ED-RED
The district is paying $1,850 in membership dues to ED-RED, a taxpayer-funded lobbying organization that advocates for specific legislation in Springfield. Parents need to know if their tax dollars are being used to lobby for or against parental rights bills.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the $1,850 payment to ED-RED, please provide a public report on which specific pieces of legislation our district’s dues supported in the last year. Taxpayers deserve to know what political positions are being taken in our name.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $1,850
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Item 4.A. lists an “Updated Responsible Use Policy” but provides no attachment or details. These policies can govern student data privacy, device usage, and access to online content, and updates often contain significant changes.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Summer Camp Report Highlights ‘Social & Emotional Growth’
The recap of the district’s summer camp program explicitly states a “strong focus on teamwork, inclusivity, student confidence, and peer mentorship.” These are keywords for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) being integrated into non-academic programs.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: This shows SEL is a district priority. Track how these concepts move from summer camp into the regular school year curriculum. No immediate action required.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Replacing Recreation with SEL
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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District Calendar Confirms Receipt of Federal Grants
The business office calendar confirms the district manages multiple federal grants, including Title I, II, IV, and IDEA. These federal funds often come with ideological strings attached, mandating specific curricula or data sharing requirements.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: Ask the district for a list of all requirements and mandates tied to its federal grant funding. Track for future scope creep.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Federal Strings Attached
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| ALERT (LEVEL 2) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Item 3.B. references a “Bells and Clocks Upgrade Project” and lists an attachment, “Bells and Clock Proposal 0826.pdf”. The text of this attachment was not provided, so the details of the proposal and its cost are unknown.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes.
💰 Taxpayer 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 (LEVEL 7) |
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Proposed Policy Change Increases Public Comment Time
Hidden in the PRESS Issue 122 policy update documents is a proposed change to Policy 2:230, “Public Participation at School Board Meetings.” The draft increases the ordinary time limit for a person to speak from three minutes to five minutes.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for considering this change. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘I strongly support the proposed change in Policy 2:230 to increase public comment time to five minutes. Please ensure this pro-transparency update is adopted.’
✅ Why It Matters: Strengthened Parental Voice
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“We do not co-parent with the government.”
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