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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for COLLIER. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Gender Ideology in Student Progression Plan
The board is set for a final vote on the 153-page Student Progression Plan. The plan’s official non-discrimination clause explicitly includes “sexual orientation and/or gender identity,” embedding this ideology into the district’s core policy for how all students are promoted and managed.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is the final vote on the Student Progression Plan (Item B1). Email the School Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact details) and sign up for public comment. ‘Vote NO on Item B1 until the ideological terms ‘sexual orientation’ and ‘gender identity’ are removed from the non-discrimination clause. Our schools’ policies must focus on academics and safety, not social engineering.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Codifying Gender Ideology
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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$6.5 Million General Fund Transfer to Health Insurance
The district is transferring $6.5 million from the General Fund (which pays for teachers and classroom needs) to its Health Insurance fund. This is to cover an expected spike in claims, but the district provides no explanation for what is driving this massive cost increase.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Contact John Antonacci, Chief Financial Officer, at (239) 377-0036. Ask: ‘Regarding the $6.5 million transfer in Budget Amendment C171, what specific factors are driving the ‘increased claims expense’ that requires such a large transfer from the General Fund? Parents deserve to know why money is being moved away from the classroom.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $6.5M from General Fund
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Unexplained $237k Overrun in Legal Fees
The district is confirming a $237,536.01 budget overage for outside lawyers, citing “unanticipated” and “ongoing complex litigation.” The agenda provides no details on what these lawsuits are about, hiding the reasons for this major expense from taxpayers.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact Kristine Shrode, District General Counsel, at (239) 377-0222. Ask: ‘Regarding item C300, what is the nature of the ‘ongoing complex litigation’ that caused a $237,536 budget overrun? Taxpayers have a right to know what lawsuits are costing our district.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $237,536.01
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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New Daycare Program Remodel at Elementary School
The district is spending $582,653.95 to remodel Naples Park Elementary for a “future daycare program.” Parents need to know who will run this daycare, what curriculum it will use, and what services it will provide, as these can sometimes become school-based clinics operating without parental presence.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND DETAILS: Contact Marc Rouleau, Chief Facilities Officer, at (239) 377-0242. Ask: ‘Regarding Item C85, which grant is funding the daycare program at Naples Park Elementary? Who will operate this daycare, and will parents have full oversight of all services and curriculum provided?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $582,653.95
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is voting on a list of personnel actions (hires, fires, transfers) contained in an attached file. These lists can sometimes include the hiring of administrators for ideological roles like DEI or SEL without public discussion.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ’09-09-2026 PersonnelList.pdf’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains hiring for ideological positions like DEI, SEL, or ‘Restorative Practices’ coordinators.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Staffing
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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State Tutoring Grant Needs Verification
The district is accepting a $151,958 state grant for “evidence-based tutoring” for students “most at risk.” While tutoring is good, parents need to verify the attached agreement doesn’t include data-sharing or other ideological strings, as the document was not included for review.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Collier FTA Award Agreement FY27.pdf’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the terms of this partnership and ensure no data-sharing or SEL components are mandated.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $151,958 (State Strings Attached?)
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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District Partners with Christian Academies for Dual Enrollment
The district is approving agreements with Lions Christian Academy and Rock Solid Christian Academy to allow their students to take dual enrollment courses at the local technical college. This expands educational freedom and recognizes the value of partnerships outside the traditional public school system.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up or email the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact details) to thank them for approving items G30 and G31. Publicly supporting partnerships with private and faith-based schools encourages more of this kind of cooperation and respects parental choice.
✅ Why It Matters: Expanded School Choice
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