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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Wake County Schools. We found 9 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Approving $1.6M Student Data Surveillance System
The board is voting on a three-year, $1.6 million contract for Varonis software, a data surveillance system. The district claims it’s for ‘data security,’ but the system is designed for ‘continuous visibility’ into student and staff data, monitoring who has access, how it’s shared, and flagging ‘unusual behavior.’ This creates a digital surveillance dragnet over our children.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a massive student surveillance system. Email the Board (contact info on district website) and sign up for public comment: ‘Vote NO on the $1.6M Varonis contract in Consent Item VI.iii.a. We do not consent to the district building a surveillance system to monitor our children’s ‘unusual behavior’.’
💰 Impact: $1,624,837.50
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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PTAs Funding ‘Positivity Project’ SEL Program
The ‘Gifts to the System’ report shows two PTAs (Sanford Creek and Douglas) are funding subscriptions to the ‘Positivity Project’ for a total of $7,770. This is a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program focused on ‘character strengths,’ replacing academic instruction with psychological programming. Using PTA funds allows the district to implement this SEL curriculum without a public vote.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘I demand the ‘Positivity Project’ subscriptions under Item VI.i.b be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. Parents do not consent to SEL programs being brought into schools through PTA donations, bypassing public curriculum review.’
💰 Impact: $7,770.26
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District to Hire ‘Chronic Absenteeism’ Consultant
The district plans to pay ‘Attendance Works’ $147,150 to create a district-wide ‘attendance infrastructure.’ This vendor specializes in ‘chronic absenteeism’ policies, which often serve as a pretext for intrusive measures like home visits and family surveillance, treating parents like criminals. The attachment detailing the contract specifics was not provided.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for Item VI.iv.c to confirm the scope of work. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Pull Item VI.iv.c from the Consent Agenda. We oppose hiring Attendance Works, a group that promotes family surveillance through ‘chronic absenteeism’ policies.’
💰 Impact: $147,150.00
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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PTA Funds Used to Purchase EdTech Software
The ‘Gifts to the System’ report reveals a $12,187.50 donation from the Holly Grove Elementary PTA to purchase an ‘ixl learning inc subscription for the school.’ This places more student-facing software in the classroom, increasing screen time, often without proof of academic effectiveness. This method of funding through gifts can bypass the normal curriculum and budget review process.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the IXL subscription in the Gifts Report (Item VI.i.b), what is the evidence this product improves academic outcomes, and how many minutes of daily screen time will it add for students? The Board must publish this data before accepting gifts that function as curriculum adoption.’
💰 Impact: $12,187.50
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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New Policy Guarantees Union and Activist Access to Teachers
Under Action Item VII.i.a, the board is voting on Policy 7710, which guarantees ‘equal access’ for all ‘education employee associations’ to schools, new hire orientations, and other staff events. This policy forces principals to allow union organizers and other political activist groups on campus to influence teachers, undermining the professional environment.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND A ‘NO’ VOTE: Email the Board (contact info on district website) and sign up for public comment: ‘Vote NO on Policy 7710 under Action Item VII.i.a. This policy forces our schools to give union organizers and activist groups special access to teachers on taxpayer time and property.’
💰 Impact: Increased Union Influence
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
This is a report of purchase contracts over $250,000 and service contracts between $50,000 and $100,000 approved by the administration, not the board. The attachment listing the specific contracts was not included in the agenda packet, preventing public review before the meeting.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) under item VI.i.a to confirm whether it contains contracts with ideological vendors. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘I request that the full list of administration-approved contracts under item VI.i.a be read into the record and discussed publicly before the report is accepted.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is approving new nominations to its District 3, 5, and 6 Advisory Councils. The attachments with the nominees’ names and backgrounds were not included in the agenda packet. Parents have a right to know who is being appointed to advise the board members who represent them.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the files attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for Item VI.vii.a to identify the nominees. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Please read the names and affiliations of all Board Advisory Council nominees under Item VI.vii.a into the public record before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Transparency
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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District Pursuing Grant from ‘Ed Farm’
The district is applying for a grant from ‘Ed Farm,’ an organization that uses vague language like creating ‘supportive learning environments’ and addressing ‘barriers to student success.’ These are common euphemisms for programs that push social agendas instead of academics.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR: This is an application, not an approval. Track Grant #17627 to see if it is awarded and what strings are attached. No immediate action required.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Grant
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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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District Approves Teacher Bonuses for Reading Proficiency
The board is approving a performance bonus for third-grade reading camp teachers, as required by state law. Teachers will receive a bonus of at least $150 for each student who enters camp below proficiency and leaves demonstrating proficiency. This is a fantastic win that ties teacher incentives directly to academic results for students.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up or email the Board (contact info on district website) to thank them for approving Item VI.iv.d. ‘Thank you for incentivizing real academic outcomes by approving the Read to Achieve performance bonuses. This focus on results is what parents want to see.’
✅ Why It Matters: State-funded
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