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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for West Sioux Comm School District. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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New “Disruptive Behavior” Policy Could Target Parents
The board is holding a second reading of a new “Disruptive Behavior” policy (503.11). While presented as a routine update, these policies are often vaguely worded and can be used to silence parents and students who speak out against district policies or curriculum. The full text of the proposed policy was not included in the public agenda packet.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE & DEMAND DELAY: The full text of the ‘Disruptive Behavior Policy’ (Item V.B) was not provided. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand the Board postpone the vote until parents can review the full language. ‘We will not approve a policy that could be used to silence parental speech. Postpone the vote on Item V.B and release the full text now.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Right to Speak
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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New Policies Adopted to Manage Federal Grant Money
The board is adopting a slate of new financial policies (Item V.C) specifically designed to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements. This signals the district’s increasing reliance on federal funds, which almost always come with ideological strings attached, such as mandates for specific DEI/SEL programs or student data sharing.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask: ‘Regarding the new financial policies in Item V.C, what specific federal grants is the district currently receiving or applying for? What programmatic requirements are attached to that funding?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Federal Strings Attached
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Pays Vendor Known for SEL and Student Data Collection
The district paid $457.45 for “GOLD subscriptions” from Teaching Strategies, LLC for its preschool program. This company’s curriculum is known for prioritizing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) over core academics and for its extensive data collection tools that track young children’s behaviors and development.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT & INQUIRE: If you have a preschooler, contact your principal to opt out of any assessments using the ‘GOLD’ system by Teaching Strategies, LLC. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding the payment to Teaching Strategies, LLC, what specific data is being collected on our preschoolers, who has access to it, and how can parents review it?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $457.45 (Your Child’s Data)
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District Budgets $34,520 for “Wellness”
The district’s August financial report includes a $34,520 budget for “Wellness.” This is often a euphemism for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs or mental health initiatives that can survey students on sensitive topics without full parental consent or involvement.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask: ‘What specific programs, staff, or services are funded by the $34,520 “Wellness” budget line item? Will any of these involve student surveys or mental health screenings, and if so, how can parents opt their children out?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $34,520
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