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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Unionville-Chadds Ford SD. We found 8 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Buys Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum
The district is paying $17,996.40 to ‘Everyday Speech LLC,’ a company that sells Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum. This payment is listed under ‘ESL – Books & Periodicals,’ potentially obscuring its true purpose of bringing non-academic, psychological programming into the classroom.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a direct purchase of SEL curriculum. Email the Board (see official agenda for contacts): ‘I demand Item 3.4, the payment to Everyday Speech LLC, be pulled for a separate vote. Parents do not consent to replacing academics with psychological programming. Vote NO on this vendor.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $17,996.40
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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New ‘Threat Assessment’ Policy Creates Student Surveillance Team
The board is approving Policy 236.1, which creates ‘Threat Assessment Teams’ to investigate students whose behavior may ‘indicate a threat.’ These teams, which include psychologists and social workers, can review student records, conduct interviews, and create an ‘Individualized Management Plan,’ establishing a formal surveillance system that could operate outside of normal discipline and parental oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: This policy creates a pathway for psychological interventions without full parental consent. Email the Board (see official agenda for contacts): ‘Vote NO on Policy 236.1. Parents, not school officials, are the arbiters of a child’s mental and emotional well-being. This policy opens the door to overreach.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Goals Prioritize ‘MTSS’ and ‘Belonging’ Over Academics
The Superintendent’s draft 2026-27 District Goals focus on implementing a ‘Multi-Tiered System of Supports’ (MTSS) and building a ‘Culture of Belonging.’ These are key frameworks for implementing SEL, DEI, and behavioral interventions, shifting focus and resources from core academics to social engineering.
Recommended Action Plan
PUSH BACK ON PRIORITIES: These goals set the stage for future spending and policy. Email the Board (see official agenda for contacts): ‘The draft district goals should prioritize academic excellence, not subjective social-emotional metrics. Please revise the goals to focus on math, reading, and science proficiency.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Focus on Core Academics
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Spends $147k on Data System with SEL Funding
The district is paying PowerSchool Group LLC $147,143.97 for data systems. A portion of this, $10,000, is sourced from federal ‘TITLE IV PART A’ funds, which are frequently used to fund ‘well-rounded’ education initiatives like SEL. This large investment in data infrastructure supports the district’s goal of tracking students through its MTSS framework.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Email the Board (see official agenda for contacts): ‘Regarding the PowerSchool payment in Item 3.4, what specific non-academic student data will be tracked? Parents must have the right to opt their children out of any data collection not directly related to academic performance.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $147,143.97 (Federal Strings Attached)
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Pays for ‘LinkIt!’ Data System to Support MTSS
A payment of $2,250.00 is being made to ‘LinkIt!’ for staff development. The district’s draft goals explicitly name LinkIt as the data system to be used for strengthening MTSS data analysis. This confirms the district is actively investing in the tools needed to track and intervene with students based on non-academic data.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Email the Board (see official agenda for contacts): ‘Regarding the LinkIt! payment in Item 3.4, what specific student data points will this system track for MTSS, and how can parents review their child’s complete profile?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $2,250.00
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Virtual Academy Contract — Manual Review Required
The agenda includes the ratification of the 2026-27 agreement with the Chester County Intermediate Unit for the district’s virtual academy (UCFVA). The contract document itself was not included in the provided materials.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘UCFVA 2026-2027 contract.pdf’ attached to Item 4.3 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm what curriculum, platforms, and student data policies are included in this virtual learning agreement.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Curriculum
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Intelligence: District Employs ‘MTSS Specialist’
The personnel report includes the resignation of a ‘Patton Middle School MTSS Specialist.’ This confirms the district already has dedicated staff for the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). This isn’t a new threat, but confirms the system is already in place as the board discusses expanding it in their district goals.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: This confirms MTSS is an established program. Track future board discussions and hiring for expansion of these roles. No immediate action required.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Existing Ideological Staffing
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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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WIN: New Policy Increases Oversight of Guest Speakers
The board is approving Policy 131-AG-0, which requires any staff member to get principal approval for a guest speaker at least two weeks in advance. The policy also prohibits direct solicitation of students and requires prior approval for any student surveys. This is a solid win that strengthens parental oversight and accountability for outside presenters in the classroom.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for approving Policy 131-AG-0. Email the Board (see official agenda for contacts): ‘Thank you for approving the new guest speaker policy. This is a common-sense measure that protects students and respects parental authority. We fully support it.’
✅ Why It Matters: Strengthened Parental Oversight
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