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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Pennsbury SD. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District to Mandate ‘Wellness Checks’ for Virtual Students
The board is set for a final vote on Policy 204.1, which requires weekly ‘wellness checks’ where a district employee must visually see every full-time virtual student. If a student misses a check, the policy allows the district to escalate to an in-person home visit, creating a system of surveillance on families.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a critical vote. Email the Board (contact info on the district website) and attend the Nov 12 meeting to speak against this policy. ‘Vote NO on Policy 204.1. The district has no right to conduct surveillance or ‘wellness checks’ on children in their own homes. This is a gross violation of parental rights and family privacy.’
💰 Impact: Government in Your Home
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District Severely Restricts Public Comment Time
Under Item 2.A, the board is limiting the entire public comment session to just 9-15 minutes, depending on the meeting length, with a 3-minute limit per person. This drastically reduces the ability of parents to voice their concerns and hold the board accountable on important issues.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TO BE HEARD: This is a direct attempt to limit your voice. Email the Board (contact info on the district website) and show up to the meeting on Nov 12: ‘Item 2.A is an unacceptable restriction on public participation. We demand you restore meaningful public comment time for parents and taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: Silencing Parent Voices
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Renews Contract for Student Psychiatric Evaluations
The district is renewing its contract with a psychiatrist to provide consultations and conduct psychiatric evaluations of students. The agenda item does not specify the parental notification and consent process for these evaluations, and the full contract was not included in the agenda packet.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Email the Board (contact info on the district website) before the Nov 12 vote on Item 7.C: ‘Regarding the contract with Dr. Brent, what is the district’s specific, written policy for obtaining active, written parental consent before a student is referred for a psychiatric evaluation? Will parents be present for any evaluation of their minor child?’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Mental Health Records
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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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State Law Mandates ‘Bell-to-Bell’ Cell Phone Ban
The district is discussing how to implement a new state law, Act 117, that bans student use of personal mobile devices during the school day. This is a major win for reducing classroom distractions and keeping the focus on learning.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THIS WIN: Email the Board (contact info on the district website) and attend the Nov 12 meeting to show your support. ‘We strongly support a robust implementation of Act 117’s bell-to-bell cell phone ban. Please ensure the final policy is strong and minimizes exceptions to restore a distraction-free learning environment.’
✅ Why It Matters: Restored Classroom Focus
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