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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for SD 45 DuPage County. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Vague “PRESS Policy Updates” — Manual Review Required
The board is reviewing policy updates from “PRESS,” an external subscription service that often provides districts with pre-written, ideologically-driven policies on topics like gender, discipline, and curriculum. The actual text of these updates is in an attachment that must be manually reviewed.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: This is a high-priority item. Open the file attached to Item 9.A in the Official Agenda (linked above) immediately. Look for changes to policies on parental notification, gender identity, library book challenges, or student discipline and be prepared to speak.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Pre-Packaged Ideology
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Board Pushing for Property Tax Hike Referendum
The board is voting to put a proposition on the November ballot to increase the “limiting rate,” which would raise property taxes. This is a direct request to take more money from taxpayers without a detailed public justification in the agenda.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND JUSTIFICATION: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and email the Board: ‘Before you ask voters for more money via the resolution in Item 7.A, I demand a public presentation detailing all current spending and a clear justification for why a tax increase is necessary.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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New, Unelected Board Member to be Appointed
The board is appointing Mr. John Dorhauer to fill a vacancy without a public election. This new member will have full voting power on issues affecting your children, curriculum, and budget, yet his positions are unknown.
Recommended Action Plan
RESEARCH & SPEAK UP: Who is John Dorhauer? Investigate his background and public statements. Attend the meeting to ask the Board why this candidate was chosen and what his positions are on parental rights and academic excellence.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Loss of Voter Choice
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Undisclosed Personnel and Salary Changes on Consent
The board plans to approve undisclosed personnel appointments, terminations, and salary adjustments in a single vote without public discussion. This process can be used to hire ideological staff or approve controversial payouts without scrutiny.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘I request that items 8.A (Personnel Changes) and 8.F (Salary Adjustments) be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote. The public deserves to know who the district is hiring and how taxpayer money is being spent.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Hiring without Scrutiny
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague “District Advisory Council” Appointments
The Board is appointing representatives to a “District Advisory Council” (DAC) for a two-year term. The agenda provides no information on the DAC’s purpose, power, or influence over district policy.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FOR CLARITY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 7.B, please provide the charter, mission, and recent meeting minutes for the District Advisory Council before any new appointments are made. Parents deserve to know who is advising the district.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Influence
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