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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Round Lake CUSD 116. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Vague Policy Change on Contract Approvals
The agenda includes an item titled “Contract Approval Process and Treatment of Grey Areas.” This suggests a potential change in how the district approves contracts, which could reduce board and public oversight, making it easier to approve controversial vendors or spending without scrutiny.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The file for Item 3.E, ‘Contract Approval Process and Treatment of Grey Areas.pdf,’ was not included in the provided text. Open this file in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm if it contains policy changes that weaken financial transparency or the Board’s power to stop controversial contracts.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Public Oversight
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Suspicious ‘Change Agent’ Consultant Contract
The board is reviewing an extended contract with a vendor named “Catalyst for Educational Change.” Vague, progressive-sounding names like this are often used by consultants who are paid to push ideological agendas like DEI and SEL into schools, diverting focus and funds from core academics.
Recommended Action Plan
VERIFY THIS VENDOR: The document for Item 3.H, ‘Round Lake (1).pdf,’ was not provided. Open this file in the Official Agenda (linked above) and email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘What is the purpose and cost of the contract with Catalyst for Educational Change? We must ensure this is not another high-priced consultant pushing ideology instead of academic excellence.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Student ‘Progress Monitoring’ and Data Collection Tool
The district plans to spend $5,625 in federal grant money on “Flashlight360,” a tool to monitor the speaking and writing of multilingual students. This platform collects “actionable data” on children and uses subjective language like honoring “students’ cultural and linguistic assets,” which can be a cover for data-mining and SEL profiling.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 3.B, who owns the student data collected by Flashlight360? Please provide the specific parental opt-out form and the district’s data privacy agreement with this vendor before this is voted on.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $5,625 (Student Data)
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Federal Grant Funds ‘Cross-Cultural’ Teacher Training
The district is spending $14,000 from a federal Title III grant for teacher training with Adelante Education Specialists. The training focuses on “cross-cultural competence,” a term often used to introduce divisive DEI concepts into teacher training, which then filters down into the classroom.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 3.A, please make the professional development materials from Adelante Education Specialists publicly available for parental review. What does ‘cross-cultural competence’ mean in practice in the classroom?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $14,000 (Federal Strings Attached)
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District to Host SEL-Focused ‘Parent Education’ Nights
The district is paying Lakeshore Learning $10,500 for “parent education” workshops. While the initial topics seem basic, the vendor’s catalog is filled with sessions on “Social-Emotional Development” and “Self-Care,” indicating a push to expand the school’s role into the social and emotional lives of families.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 3.C, which specific topics from the Lakeshore Learning catalog will be presented to parents? Does the district intend to use grant funds for more Social-Emotional Learning sessions in the future?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $10,500 (Grant Funded)
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