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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Schuylkill Valley SD. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Taxpayer-Funded “Gay Straight Alliance” Club
The board is approving stipends for advisors to a “Gay Straight Alliance” (GSA) club in the high school, confirmed in the co-curricular attachments. These clubs often operate as affinity groups that can promote ideological activism and discuss sensitive topics on gender identity and sexuality without parental notification.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND OVERSIGHT: Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding the GSA club in item 6.18, what is the curriculum or materials used, and what is the policy for notifying parents about the sensitive topics discussed in this club?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Over $900 in Stipends
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Undefined “Psych Services” Contract Approved
The board is approving a contract with “Arete Professional Group” for psychological services at $145 per hour. The agenda provides no details on what these services entail, which could open the door to mental health interventions or screenings without full parental awareness and consent.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND DETAILS: Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 6.20, what specific services will Arete Professional Group provide? Will parents be required to give explicit, written consent before any student receives these psychological services?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $145 per hour
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Board Votes on State Lobbying Group Leadership
The board is using its official vote to elect officers for the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA), a powerful lobbying group that influences state education laws. This means our district’s voice is being used to shape statewide policy, potentially on issues that impact parental rights.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE BOARD: Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Why is the board using its official capacity to influence a political lobbying organization like the PSBA? Please explain how the PSBA’s platform aligns with the values of parents in this district.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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Undisclosed Student Data Tracking Platform
The board is approving a quote from American Reading Company for “SchoolPace,” a student data platform. No contract or quote was attached to the agenda, making it impossible for parents to know what student data will be collected, how it will be used, and who will have access to it.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 7.2, parents have a right to review the American Reading Company contract for the SchoolPace data platform before it is approved. Please table this vote until the full contract is made public.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Data
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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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District Protects and Expands Girls’ Sports
The board is approving the creation of a separate Junior High Girls Wrestling Team, moving away from a co-ed model. This action protects female-only athletic spaces and creates more opportunities for girl athletes to compete fairly and safely.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up or email the board to thank them for protecting girls’ sports with Item 10.4. This sets a great precedent for our district and others: ‘Thank you for establishing a dedicated girls’ wrestling team. We strongly support protecting female-only sports.’
✅ Why It Matters: Protecting Female Athletes
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