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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Pennridge SD. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Behavior Tracking and Intervention System
The board is approving a “Targeted School Improvement Plan” that uses a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for behavior, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and a School-Wide Information System (SWIS). These systems create a framework for tracking student behavior, collecting data, and applying interventions that may not require parental consent for each step.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: The agenda (Item 7.B.b) approves behavior tracking systems like MTSS and SWIS but provides no documents. Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link): ‘What specific student behaviors are tracked by the SWIS data system, and what is the parental consent process for any ‘Tier 2’ or ‘Tier 3′ behavioral interventions under MTSS? Table this vote until the full plan is public.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Behavior Data
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Undisclosed English Curriculum Adoption
The board is approving an English Language Development Program for Grades 1-6 called “Get Ready Soar” from vendor Vista Higher Learning. The district has not provided any curriculum documents for public review in the agenda, preventing parental oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND REVIEW: Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link) regarding Item 7.B.a. ‘Parents must be able to review all curriculum before it is purchased with taxpayer money. Post the ‘Get Ready Soar’ materials online immediately and table this vote until the public has had 30 days to review.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Curriculum Content
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Undisclosed “Educational Consulting” Workshops
The district plans to pay Dennis M. Williams, Jr. $4,300 for “educational consulting” workshops in October and November. The topic of these workshops is not disclosed in the agenda, and the vendor’s focus is unknown, preventing parental review of the content being taught to staff.
Recommended Action Plan
VERIFY THIS VENDOR: Email the School Board (contacts on district website) regarding Item 9.B.6. Ask: ‘What is the specific topic of the workshops to be delivered by Dennis M. Williams, Jr.? Please provide a copy of the contract and presentation materials for public review before this $4,300 expenditure is approved.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $4,300
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Renewal of High School GSA Club
The board is voting to renew the “GSA” (Gay-Straight Alliance or Gender & Sexuality Alliance) club at the high school. While student-led, these clubs are often supplied with materials from national activist groups that can promote gender ideology and social transition to minors without parental notification.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND OVERSIGHT: Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link) regarding Item 9.D.2. Ask: ‘Who is the faculty advisor for the GSA club, and what external organizations, if any, provide curriculum, training, or resources to this club? Parents have a right to know if groups like GLSEN or The Trevor Project are involved with student activities.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: External Activist Influence
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is giving a second reading to Policy 315.2, “Staff Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education.” The text of this policy, which could impact student data privacy and instructional content, is not included in the agenda packet for public review.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘315.2 Staff Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education DRAFT second reading 8.19.26’ attached to Item 11.B in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes regarding student data or parental consent.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed AI Policy
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Student Teachers Granted Access to Student Records
Buried in the Consent Calendar is an agreement with Arcadia University that gives their student teachers access to Pennridge student records, including academic and potentially health information. This agreement designates non-employees as “officials” under FERPA, expanding the circle of people who can view your child’s private data.
Recommended Action Plan
PULL FROM CONSENT: Email the School Board (contacts on district website) and demand Item 6.i be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. Ask: ‘What specific student records will student teachers from Arcadia University have access to, and what binding privacy training are they required to complete before being granted this access?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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