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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Souderton Area SD. We found 10 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Approves Secret Payouts to Settle Student Issues
The Board is voting to approve two “Confidential Settlement and Release Agreements” for unnamed students. This means the district is using taxpayer money to settle issues it wants to keep hidden from the public. Parents have a right to know why the district is paying out settlements involving students and what conduct is being concealed.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘I demand Item 6.33, the Confidential Settlement Agreements, be pulled from the Consent Agenda. The public deserves to know the nature of these settlements and the amount of taxpayer money being spent before you vote.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Payouts
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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New Policy Restricts Parents’ Ability to Share Curriculum
The Board is advancing Policy 105.1, which governs parental review of instructional materials. While it formalizes the right to review, it explicitly forbids parents from photocopying materials, only allowing them to take notes. This makes it extremely difficult for parents to document, share, and get expert opinions on concerning curriculum.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is the Second Reading; we can still change this. Sign up for public comment and email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Policy 105.1 must be amended to allow photocopying of curriculum. Forbidding it creates a transparency problem and treats parents like adversaries. Vote NO until this is fixed.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Restricted Oversight
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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State ‘Improvement’ Plan Embeds MTSS Ideology
Under Item 6.31, the district is submitting its “Targeted School Improvement Plan” to the state. The plan explicitly names Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) as a core strategy for specific student subgroups. MTSS is a framework often used to implement SEL and behavioral interventions on children without specific parental consent, all under the guise of data-driven ‘support.’
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 6.31, what specific MTSS interventions will be used on students, and how will parents be notified and asked for consent before their child is placed in a tier? We need a clear opt-out process for non-academic interventions.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Data-Driven Social Engineering
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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New ‘Wellness’ and ‘MTSS’ Coordinator Roles Created
Under Item 6.9, the Board is approving stipends for an “Elementary MTSS Coordinator” and “Wellness Coordinators.” These roles are key to implementing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and other behavioral programs. “Wellness” and “MTSS” are the primary channels used to push non-academic, psychological programming into the school day.
Recommended Action Plan
PUT THEM ON NOTICE: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the MTSS and Wellness Coordinators in Item 6.9, I demand that any curriculum or screening tools they select be presented to the Board for a public vote, with a 60-day public review period. These roles must focus on academics, not ideology.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $4,600 in Stipends
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Policy Change Could Weaken Parental Opt-Out Rights
The second reading of Policy 105.2, “Exemption from Instruction,” removes the definition of “specific instruction.” By making the term more vague, the district could more easily deny a parent’s request to opt their child out of controversial lessons by arguing the lesson doesn’t qualify as “specific instruction.” This ambiguity benefits the district, not the parent.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND CLARITY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Do not approve Policy 105.2 without a clear, parent-friendly definition of “specific instruction.” Parents’ right to opt their children out of instruction that violates their beliefs must be protected with clear, unambiguous language.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Weakened Opt-Out Rights
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Hires ‘Truancy and Engagement Coordinator’ as Social Worker
The district is hiring a new School Social Worker/Homeless Liaison whose past experience includes being a “K-12 Truancy and Engagement Coordinator.” While the role has a valid purpose, these positions can become vectors for school overreach into family life, including home visits and data collection on family situations, under the guise of addressing “chronic absenteeism.”
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE QUESTION: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the new School Social Worker in Item 6.6, what is the district’s policy on home visits? Parents must be notified and provide consent before any staff member conducts a home visit for attendance or any other reason.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $67,487 Salary
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Item 6.3 bundles approval for Financial Statements and Check Listings for June and July, but the attached files could not be read. These documents detail all district spending and must be reviewed to ensure taxpayer funds are not being used for ideological vendors or consultants.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the files ‘Financial Statements & Check Listings – June 2026.pdf’ and ‘Financial Statements & Check Listings – July 2026.pdf’ attached to Item 6.3 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether they contain payments to concerning vendors.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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WIN: Parental Right to Opt-Out of State Tests Codified
The Board is advancing Policy 127, which explicitly codifies the right for parents to review state assessments and have their child excused if the test conflicts with their religious beliefs. This is a significant victory that writes a critical parental right directly into district policy. This protects families from being forced to participate in assessments that violate their conscience.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up to thank the Board for codifying this right in Policy 127. Get this on the record so it can’t be quietly reversed. This is a model policy for neighboring districts.
✅ Why It Matters: Strengthened Parental Rights
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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WIN: District Strengthens Safety Rules for Student Interns
In Policy 115, the Board is adding new language requiring employers who take on student interns to comply with child abuse prevention laws. This includes identifying a specific adult supervisor who must pass background checks. This is a common-sense safety measure that protects our kids when they are off-campus for school-sponsored programs.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Email the Board (contact info on district website) to thank them for prioritizing student safety in Policy 115. Positive reinforcement encourages more good policy.
✅ Why It Matters: Improved Student Safety
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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WIN: District Commits to Public Lists of Textbooks and Materials
The Board is updating Policy 108 (Textbooks) and Policy 109 (Resource Materials) to state that a list of all approved materials will be maintained and made available for public review. This is a fantastic step for transparency, making it easier for parents to see exactly what books and materials are being used in the classroom.
How to Lock It In
THANK AND VERIFY: Email the Board (contact info on district website) to thank them for this transparency win in Policies 108 and 109. Ask where on the district website these lists will be posted for easy access.
✅ Why It Matters: Increased Transparency
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