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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Skokie SD 69. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Multiple Policy Changes Hidden in Consent Agenda
The board is pushing through a “First Read” of at least 14 different policy updates by bundling them into a single vote on the consent agenda (Item 11.7). This tactic prevents public discussion and debate on important issues, including parental rights to opt-out of curriculum and rules for public participation.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a deliberate attempt to avoid accountability. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘I demand that all policies under Item 11.7 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for individual discussion and a roll-call vote. Stop hiding policy changes from parents.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Policy Update Ignores New Parental Opt-Out Rights
The district is reviewing policies on teaching religion (6:70) and controversial issues (6:80) but recommends “no change.” This ignores new legal guidance (Mahmoud v. Taylor) cited in their own policy packet, which strengthens parents’ rights to opt their children out of instruction that violates their religious beliefs.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ACTION: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘The ‘no change’ recommendation for policies 6:70 and 6:80 is unacceptable. The Board must explicitly add language codifying a clear process for parents to opt their children out of instruction that violates their religious convictions, as supported by recent Supreme Court precedent.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Right to Opt-Out
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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“Anti-Hate” Lessons and SEL Framework Introduced
The district is implementing a “Tier 1 behavior framework” called Foundations, which includes “social-emotional supports” and 50 “Anti-Hate lessons” to strengthen “student belonging.” These vague terms often hide ideologically-driven content that replaces academics with social engineering.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 8.2, I demand that all 50 ‘Anti-Hate’ lessons be made available for parental review immediately. Parents have a right to know what is being taught to their children under the guise of ‘belonging’.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Replacing Academics
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Partners with Social Justice Activist Group
The district is accepting a $195,300 grant for a “Parent Mentor Program” where the grantor is the Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP). SWOP is a Chicago-based social justice organization, raising concerns that this program will be used to push a political agenda on parents and students under the guise of “addressing equity gaps.”
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND VETTING: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Pull Item 11.6 from the Consent Agenda. The Board must publicly discuss the partnership with the Southwest Organizing Project and explain what safeguards are in place to prevent political activism in our schools.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $195,300 (Ideological Strings Attached)
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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“Culturally Responsive” Teaching Strategy Adopted
The Student Growth and Achievement report (Item 8.3) explicitly names “Culturally Responsive instruction” as a core strategy. This term is a well-known euphemism for instruction based on Critical Race Theory, which divides students by race and promotes group identity over individual merit.
Recommended Action Plan
REJECT IDEOLOGY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘I oppose the use of ‘Culturally Responsive’ teaching methods mentioned in Item 8.3. Our schools must focus on academic excellence and equal treatment for all students, not on divisive racial ideologies.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Racial Division in Classroom
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Collaborating with Anti-Defamation League
The district update mentions a collaboration with the Village of Skokie and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on “anti-hate” initiatives. While the goal sounds noble, the ADL has shifted to promoting controversial DEI and identity politics, which could be introduced into the district through this partnership.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK HARD QUESTIONS: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the partnership with the ADL mentioned in the 8.1 update, what specific materials or training will the ADL provide? Parents must be able to review all content to ensure it is free from political ideology.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Ideological Partnership
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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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Board Increases Public Comment Time for Parents
The Board is updating Policy 2:230 to increase the standard time for public comment from three minutes to five minutes per person. This is a significant win that gives parents more time to make their case at the podium.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for extending public comment time in Policy 2:230. This puts them on record supporting parental input and makes it harder to reverse later. Use this as a model for neighboring districts.
✅ Why It Matters: Strengthened Parental Voice
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