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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for South Holland SD 151. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Hidden ‘School Improvement Plan’ Up for Vote
The board is voting to approve the ‘School Improvement Plan’ for Coolidge Middle School, but the actual plan document was not included in the public agenda packet. These plans are often used to quietly introduce controversial programs like Social Emotional Learning (SEL) or equity initiatives without parental review.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND A DELAY: Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website): ‘Item 9.B, the Coolidge School Improvement Plan, must be tabled. Parents have a right to review the full text of any plan that will shape our children’s education before it is approved. Vote NO until the document is made public.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Hidden Curriculum
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Board Adopts Policy Updates from Outside Group
The recently approved July 6th minutes show the board voted to adopt ‘press policy 121 updates.’ ‘PRESS’ is a policy subscription service from the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB), a lobbying group. This allows an external organization to write district policy, potentially inserting language that undermines parental rights without local debate.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘What specific policies were changed under the ‘PRESS Issue 121′ update approved on July 6th? Parents demand a full, plain-English summary of all policy changes before they are implemented.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Loss of Local Control
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Taxpayer Money Funds Political Lobbying Group
The district’s financial report shows a $10,019 payment for ‘Membership dues, Conference and room deposits’ to the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB). The IASB is a political entity that frequently lobbies in the state capitol against parental rights legislation, such as bills for curriculum transparency.
Recommended Action Plan
QUESTION THE BOARD: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Why are our tax dollars being used to fund the IASB, a political lobbying group that actively works against the interests of parents? This funding should be redirected to the classroom.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $10,019
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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SEL Buzzwords Appearing in Principal Reports
The administrative reports from school principals repeatedly state a goal of supporting students ‘socially and emotionally’ and helping them ‘thrive… socially.’ While sounding harmless, this is the language of Social Emotional Learning (SEL), which often serves as a delivery system for ideological content in the classroom.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: This language shows the administration’s focus. Watch for future agenda items that propose specific SEL curriculum, vendors, or surveys to implement this vision. No immediate action required.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Focus Shift from Academics
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