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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for West Des Moines Comm School District. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Pushes “Multi-Tiered System of Supports” (MTSS)
The administration is presenting its vision for a “Multi-tiered System of Supports” (MTSS) which integrates academics with “Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health” (SEBMH). The presentation cites “culturally responsive learning environments” and an implementation framework from “Character Strong,” a known Social Emotional Learning (SEL) vendor, signaling a shift away from core academics toward student behavior and mindset management.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: This is a workshop, not a vote, but it sets the stage for future policy. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item II.A, what is the total cost of implementing the Character Strong framework? Parents deserve to know how much time and money will be diverted from core academics to Social Emotional Learning and behavioral monitoring under this MTSS plan.’
💰 Impact: Focus on SEL, not Academics
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Mental Health Vendor Paid on Consent Agenda
The district is approving an $8,165.42 payment to “Four Oaks” as part of a bundled consent agenda vote. Four Oaks is an external provider of behavioral and mental health services, and paying them this way avoids a public discussion about the scope of their work with students.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘I demand the $8,165.42 payment to Four Oaks in the Bills for Payment (Item III.C.3) be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote. What specific services does this payment cover, and what are the parental notification and consent policies for these services?’
💰 Impact: $8,165.42
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Superintendent Given Sole Power Over Open Enrollment
Under Item III.H, the board is set to approve changes to Policy 501.15 that delegate authority for all Open Enrollment decisions to the Superintendent. This removes a layer of public oversight from the Board and concentrates power in the administration.
Recommended Action Plan
DEFEND OVERSIGHT: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Vote NO on the changes to Policy 501.15 under Item III.H. The Board, as elected representatives of the parents and taxpayers, must retain final authority on Open Enrollment decisions, not delegate it to the Superintendent.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
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District Deletes “Multicultural/Gender Fair Education” Policy
The Board is set to approve the complete deletion of Policy 603.07, “Multicultural/Gender Fair Education.” Removing this policy is a significant step toward eliminating ideological agendas from district governance and refocusing on core academic principles.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for deleting Policy 603.07. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Thank you for voting YES on the second reading of policies under Item III.H and for deleting Policy 603.07. This is a welcome move to restore focus on academic excellence over ideology.’
✅ Why It Matters: Removes Ideological Framework
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