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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Richmond Heights Local. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Pays $24,000 for “Social and Emotional Learning” Program
The district is approving a $24,000 contract with “Making A Difference, LLC” for an after-school program for 4th-6th graders. The agenda explicitly states the program will “focus on social and emotional learning topics,” including “self-esteem” and “youth development.” This is a direct replacement of academic or enrichment time with psychological programming.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is the most critical item on the agenda and it’s hidden in a consent vote. We need moms at the meeting to speak against this. Email Superintendent Marnisha Brown at brown.marnisha@richmondheightsschools.org: ‘Vote NO on Item 10.13. We do not consent to the district spending $24,000 on psychological “social and emotional learning” programs for our elementary children.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $24,000
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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Controversial SEL and Curriculum Items Hidden in Consent Agenda
The board has bundled several high-risk items into the consent agenda for a single, no-discussion vote. These include a $24,000 contract for a “social and emotional learning” after-school program (Item 10.13) and approval of a high school course based on “Teaching Tolerance” materials (Item 10.06). This tactic is used to pass controversial policies without public debate.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email Superintendent Marnisha Brown at brown.marnisha@richmondheightsschools.org: ‘I demand that items 10.06 and 10.13 be pulled from the Consent Agenda (Item 5.01) for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Parents deserve to hear the Board debate these items publicly.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: No Public Debate
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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High School Approves “Teaching Tolerance” English Course
Buried in the approval of school handbooks is a new high school English course, “ENG119 Teaching Tolerance Through Literature.” Teaching Tolerance (now Learning for Justice) is the activist curriculum arm of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). The course description states it will focus on overcoming “social, political, and cultural oppression,” replacing literary analysis with political activism.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: This is part of the consent agenda. Email Superintendent Marnisha Brown at brown.marnisha@richmondheightsschools.org: ‘I demand Item 10.06 be pulled from the consent agenda. Parents object to using SPLC-affiliated “Teaching Tolerance” materials that politicize the English classroom. We demand a return to foundational academics.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Replacing Academics with Activism
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague 5-Year “Wraparound Services” Plan Requires Investigation
The board is voting on a five-year plan funded by Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid. The description includes “mental health services,” “family engagement and support,” and “wraparound services,” which often expand the school’s role into family life and data collection. The full plan document was not available for analysis.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The file ‘DPIA_Plan_26-31_Full_One_Page.pdf’ attached to Item 10.01 in the official agenda must be reviewed. Email Superintendent Marnisha Brown at brown.marnisha@richmondheightsschools.org: ‘Please provide the full DPIA plan for public review before the vote on Item 10.01. What specific programs and vendors will this five-year plan fund?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Expanded School Overreach
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Hires “Wrap Around Coordinator” via Service Contract
The district’s service contract with the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio includes funding for a “Wrap Around Coordinator.” This position is a key part of the “whole child” model, which seeks to coordinate non-academic services for students, often leading to data collection and interventions that bypass parental authority.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Email Superintendent Marnisha Brown at brown.marnisha@richmondheightsschools.org: ‘Regarding the ESC contract (Item 10.08), what is the specific job description for the Wrap Around Coordinator? What data will they collect on students and families, and will parents have to consent before any services are provided?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Student Data Collection
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Hires “Parent Liaison” to Conduct Family Needs Surveys
The district is spending $8,000 from “Student Wellness and Success Funds” to hire a “Parent Liaison.” The contract specifies this person will distribute “family and student surveys to identify family needs” and work with the “Wrap Around Coordinator.” This role can function as a data-gathering arm of the school, collecting private family information under the guise of offering support.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Email Superintendent Marnisha Brown at brown.marnisha@richmondheightsschools.org: ‘Regarding Item 10.03, will the “Family Needs Assessment” survey be optional? Please provide the parental opt-out form and a copy of the survey questions before this contract is approved.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $8,000
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| ALERT (LEVEL 2) |
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District Adopts “Global Citizen” and “Whole Child” Language
The district’s mission and commitment statements use ideological buzzwords like “global community,” “21st century competencies,” and “Holistic Student Success.” This language signals a shift in focus from core academics to social and emotional programming.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: This language is a precursor to policy. Track how these terms are used in future curriculum and spending decisions. No immediate action required.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Shift from Academics
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