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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Spring Hill. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Proposal for Massive 1:1 Device Replacement, Grades 6-12
Under Discussion Item 8.4, the administration is proposing a full replacement of all student technology devices for grades 6-12. This multi-million dollar plan will lock students into more screen time without any public evidence that these devices improve academic outcomes.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND PROOF, NOT PRODUCTS: This is a discussion item, so now is the time to act. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) before the meeting. ‘Before spending millions on new devices under Item 8.4, the Board must provide parents with independent, non-vendor-funded evidence of academic gains from the current device program and state how much daily instructional time will be spent on screens.’
💰 Impact: Millions in new devices
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Approving $28k for Student ‘Data Dashboard’
Under Consent Agenda Item 7.7, the board is set to approve a $28,350 payment for the ‘Ion Data Dashboard.’ The district has not provided any information on what student data this system collects, who has access to it, or how it will be used.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand that Consent Item 7.7 be pulled for a separate discussion and vote. Ask the board: ‘What specific student data does the Ion Data Dashboard collect, and what is the district’s policy for parental notification and consent?’
💰 Impact: $28,350.00
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Creates Hurdles for Public Comment
The district’s public participation policy pressures parents to resolve all issues with staff before addressing the elected Board. The board president can demand proof that parents have followed a multi-step process, creating a barrier that can discourage parents from speaking directly to their representatives.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND DIRECT ACCESS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link). ‘Parents are constituents, not just customers. The policy in Item 6 must not be used to block parents from speaking directly to the elected board they put in office.’
💰 Impact: Suppressed Parental Voice
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Proposes Changes to School Transfer Rules
In Item 8.5, the district is proposing to revise the process for in-district transfers. The summary mentions ‘refining the criteria’ and delegating decisions to principals, which could reduce parental choice and make it harder for families to move their child to a school that is a better fit.
Recommended Action Plan
PROTECT PARENTAL CHOICE: This is a discussion item. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask for the proposed transfer policy changes in Item 8.5 to be posted publicly. ‘Parents must have the final say in which school environment is best for their child. Do not approve any policy that limits parental choice or creates new barriers to in-district transfers.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Parental Choice
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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: Board Removes ‘IXL and Screen Time’ From Discussion
Minutes from the September 28 work session (Attachment 1) show the Board has removed ‘IXL and Screen Time’ from its list of future discussion items. This is a significant victory, suggesting the board is responding to parent concerns about the overuse of educational software and its impact on learning.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Thank the Board for listening to parents on screen time. Contact the District Office (see Official Agenda link): ‘Thank you for removing IXL and Screen Time from the future discussion list. We support the Board’s focus on proven, teacher-led instruction over unproven software.’ This gets their good decision on the record and makes it harder to reverse.
✅ Why It Matters: Parental Victory
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