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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Rocky River City. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District to Approve “Conscious Discipline” SEL Program
The board is approving a contract with Conscious Discipline, Inc. under item 12.A. The agenda explicitly states this is a ‘social-emotional learning, self regulation and classroom management’ program, which often replaces core academics with psychological programming and behavior modification.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a direct pipeline for SEL into our schools. Email Superintendent Adham Schirg at schirg.adham@rrcs.org and call the Board at (440) 356-6000: ‘I demand you vote NO on Item 12.A. We want academics, not psychological experiments on our children.’
💰 Impact: Classroom Social Engineering
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District May Eliminate Parent Right to Challenge Classroom Materials
Under item 6.B, the Board is voting to rescind Policy 2520A, the official process for parents to file complaints about instructional materials. Removing this policy could strip parents of their ability to formally challenge controversial books or curriculum in their children’s classrooms.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email Superintendent Adham Schirg at schirg.adham@rrcs.org: ‘Before voting on Item 6.B, the Board must publicly present the replacement for Policy 2520A. Parents will not accept the removal of their right to challenge instructional materials.’
💰 Impact: Your Voice in Curriculum
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New Policy May Allow “AI Processing” of School Communications
The Board is introducing Policy 7540.10, titled ‘Recording and AI Processing of Communications on School Property’ (Item 14.B). The full text of this policy was not provided, but the title suggests a massive expansion of student and staff surveillance using artificial intelligence.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Demand the full text of proposed Policy 7540.10 be released to the public immediately for review. Email Superintendent Adham Schirg at schirg.adham@rrcs.org: ‘Parents deserve to read the full text of the proposed AI surveillance policy before it receives a first reading.’
💰 Impact: Student & Staff Privacy
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District Approving More Digital Learning Software
The Board is approving contracts for two new digital resources: Math Medic for AP Statistics and Britannica Education for middle school social studies (Items 11.A and 11.B). The district has not provided evidence that these programs improve academic outcomes or disclosed how much additional daily screen time they will require from students.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email Superintendent Adham Schirg at schirg.adham@rrcs.org: ‘Before voting on Items 11.A and 11.B, please provide the public with independent evidence of these products’ academic effectiveness and a clear statement of the daily screen time they will add for students.’
💰 Impact: More Screen Time
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Vague “Personal Living” Presentations for 5th Graders
The Board is approving a contract with Beech Brook, a behavioral health agency, for ‘art of personal living presentations’ for 5th graders (Item 10.B). This vague title could be a cover for sensitive SEL or mental health programming delivered without full parental transparency.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 10.B attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm what will be taught to 5th graders. Email Superintendent Adham Schirg at schirg.adham@rrcs.org: ‘What specific topics are covered in the Beech Brook “art of personal living” presentation for 5th graders?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Content
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New Charter Pushes “Educational Visioning,” Sidelines Board Members
The new Governance Charter (Item 14.C) introduces a vague ‘Rocky River Experience’ educational visioning process, a common entry point for SEL and ‘Global Citizen’ initiatives. It also instructs Board members to redirect parent complaints to the administration, which limits the Board’s direct oversight and accountability to parents.
Recommended Action Plan
Email Superintendent Adham Schirg at schirg.adham@rrcs.org: ‘Regarding the new Governance Charter, what specific academic goals define the “Rocky River Experience”? The charter should also affirm that Board members have a duty to directly address parent concerns, not just refer them to staff.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Board Accountability
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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WIN: District to Ensure Access for Patriotic Youth Groups
The Board is introducing a new policy, PO 5224, that requires the district to provide access to ‘patriotic youth organizations’ like the Boy Scouts (Item 14.B). This policy also ensures parents are notified and can opt-out, protecting both community group access and parental rights.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up to thank the Board for considering Policy 5224. Publicly supporting good policy makes it harder to reverse later and encourages other districts to follow suit.
✅ Why It Matters: Protecting Community Groups
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