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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Caldwell County Schools. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Federal Funding Plan Requires Investigation
The agenda lists a ‘Federal Programs Consolidated Plan Executive Summary’ but does not include the document. These plans are often how federal dollars with ideological strings attached (like mandatory SEL or DEI programs) enter the district.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 7.B in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see which federal grants the district is accepting and what mandates come with them. Email the Board: ‘What specific programs and requirements are tied to the Federal Consolidated Plan? Parents have a right to know before you accept these funds.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Federal Strings Attached
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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School-Based Clinic Proposed — Manual Review Required
The district is considering an agreement for ‘Kintegra Mobile Dental Services,’ which would establish a school-based clinic. While dental services are needed, it is critical to understand the parental consent procedures and ensure this does not open the door to other medical services being offered without parental presence.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 7.C in the Official Agenda (linked above) to review the contract. Email the Board: ‘Regarding the Kintegra dental clinic, what are the specific parental notification and consent policies? No child should receive any medical service at school without explicit, prior parental consent for that specific service.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Parental Consent Loophole
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Curriculum Policy Cites Activist ALA ‘Bill of Rights’
The proposed update to Policy 3200, which governs how curriculum materials are chosen, explicitly cites the ‘Library Bill of Rights of the American Library Association.’ The ALA is a highly political organization that actively opposes parental rights and promotes the inclusion of sexually explicit and ideologically biased materials in school libraries.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND NEUTRALITY: Email the Board (see Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘Policy 3200 should not cite the political American Library Association. Please remove the reference to the ALA’s ‘Bill of Rights’ and ensure our district’s policies are based on local community standards, not activist agendas.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Activist Ideology in Libraries
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Audit Finds Off-the-Books Departmental Funds
The district’s annual audit found that money from selling recyclable materials was not deposited into official district accounts. Instead, the funds were ‘retained and used for departmental expenditures,’ creating an off-the-books slush fund that bypasses normal financial oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Email the Board (see Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘The audit finding of an off-the-books fund is concerning. What specific steps are being taken to ensure all district money is properly deposited and accounted for going forward?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Lack of Financial 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 8) |
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Parental Right to Block Library Books Guaranteed
A revision to Policy 3210 establishes that any parental request to prohibit their child from borrowing specific library books will be ‘automatically granted.’ This is a major victory that gives parents direct control over what their individual child can access in the school library.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THIS WIN: Pack the room for the September 8th vote to thank the Board for this policy. Email the Board (see Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘Thank you for strengthening parental rights in Policy 3210. Please approve this policy to ensure parents have the final say on what their children read.’
✅ Why It Matters: Parental Authority Affirmed
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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Religious Freedom for Students Expanded
The Board is considering a revision to Policy 3510 that increases the allowed time for ‘released time religious instruction’ from one hour per week to up to four hours per week. This change significantly expands the ability of parents to have their children participate in off-campus religious education during the school day.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up to the September 8th meeting to support this expansion of religious liberty. Email the Board (see Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘Thank you for supporting parental choice and religious freedom by expanding released time instruction in Policy 3510. Please vote YES.’
✅ Why It Matters: Religious Liberty Protected
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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District Eliminates Race-Based Contracting Goals
Following changes in state law, the district is repealing policies (6402, 9125) that set goals for using ‘Historically Underutilized Businesses’ and ‘Minority Businesses.’ This removes identity politics from the contracting process, returning the focus to fiscal responsibility and awarding contracts based on merit and value for taxpayers.
How to Lock It In
SUPPORT GOOD GOVERNANCE: Email the Board (see Official Agenda link for contacts) to thank them for aligning with state law and ensuring a merit-based, colorblind contracting process. ‘Thank you for repealing the HUB and minority business policies. Taxpayer-funded contracts should go to the most qualified bidder, period.’
✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Dollars Protected
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