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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Tax Dollars Spent on SEL Training and Materials
The district’s budget transfer report confirms multiple payments for “SEL BOCES PD” (Social Emotional Learning Professional Development) and “SEL Materials & Supplies” totaling over $18,000. This is the money trail proving the district is actively funding the ideological training of teachers and purchasing SEL materials for classrooms.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘I demand a full accounting of all funds spent on Social Emotional Learning, including line items A2010-490-00-0529 and A2110-450-00-0529. Taxpayer money should fund academics, not ideology.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $18,935.38
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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District Goals Embed SEL and Restorative Practices
The Superintendent’s proposed 2026-27 goals include a “Comprehensive SEL & Restorative Plan” for all grade levels, explicitly naming the “Second Step” curriculum. This shifts classroom focus from academics to subjective social-emotional programming.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM at the next meeting. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘I oppose the district-wide implementation of SEL and Restorative Practices outlined in the Superintendent’s update. Our schools must focus on academic excellence, not social engineering. Vote NO on these goals.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Replacing Academics
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Item 9.3 on the Consent Agenda approves all “Staff Personnel” items based on an attached file, “Personnel Agenda August 13, 2026.pdf”. The contents of this file, which could include hiring DEI or SEL-focused staff, were not extracted for this briefing.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Personnel Agenda August 13, 2026.pdf’ attached to Item 9.3 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains hiring for positions like ‘DEI Coordinator’ or ‘SEL Specialist’.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Hires
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Safety Plan Includes “Mental Health” and Behavior Detection
The draft District Safety Plan requires annual staff training on “mental health” and outlines procedures for “early detection of potentially dangerous behavior.” This opens the door to subjective behavioral screening and data collection on students without clear parental consent.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the District Safety Plan, what specific criteria define ‘potentially dangerous behavior’ and what tools are used for ‘early detection’? Parents must have full transparency and opt-out rights for any behavioral screening.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Item 9.6 approves an agreement with the “Mid-Westchester Special Education Consortium.” The text of this agreement was not extracted, and such consortiums can sometimes be used to provide mental health or SEL services without direct parental oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘2026-2027 Mid-Westchester Consortium Special Education Agreement.pdf’ attached to Item 9.6 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the scope of services and parental consent requirements.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Outsourced Services
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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“Changemakers” Language Signals Future Agenda
The next board meeting on August 27 is scheduled to discuss “District Goals and Pillars” and “Changemakers.” “Changemakers” is a common buzzword for curriculum focused on student activism and social justice, often at the expense of core academics.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: This is an early warning. Plan to attend the August 27th meeting to see how this language is translated into specific programs or curriculum changes.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Political Activism in Class
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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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District Adopts Strong AI Policy Protecting Students
The board is reviewing a new Artificial Intelligence policy that sets excellent guardrails. It explicitly states AI cannot replace student thinking or human judgment in grading, and requires that student data and confidential information not be entered into AI tools without authorization.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Thank you for the thoughtful and protective Draft Policy 8636 on Artificial Intelligence. Please pass it without weakening the protections for student data and human oversight. This is a model for other districts.’
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