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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Oak Run Elementary. We found 9 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Pushing Back on Ideological ‘Discovery’ Math
The district is adopting a new K-8 math curriculum (Item 11.D.4). While the state’s new framework pushes for ‘discourse-based instruction’ (a common backdoor for SEL and lower standards), district staff is correctly prioritizing programs with ‘limited group work’ and ‘independent student work.’ They are considering two options, and parents must support the more traditional choice (‘Big Ideas Learning’) over the data-mining vendor i-Ready.
Recommended Action Plan
URGENT ACTION: Email Superintendent Dan Moore at dmoore@oakrunschool.org and speak at the meeting about Item 11.D.4. Say: ‘I support the staff’s priority for a math curriculum with explicit instruction and independent work. Please choose the traditional model and reject the ‘discourse-based’ framework and the i-Ready vendor.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Academic Excellence vs. Social Agendas
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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Board to Appoint Majority of Members, May Shrink from 5 to 3 Seats
Under Items 14.A and 14.C, the Board is moving to appoint three of its five members instead of holding an election, a process called ‘failure to elect.’ They are also formally discussing reducing the board from five members to three. This consolidation of power makes the board less accountable to voters and makes it harder for new parent-aligned candidates to win a seat.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Speak at the meeting regarding Items 14.A and 14.C. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Appointing a majority of the board and shrinking its size silences the community. I urge you to maintain a five-member, fully-elected board to ensure parents’ voices are heard.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Voter Representation
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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New Policies Could Outlaw ‘Offensive’ Speech as ‘Discriminatory Bias’
Under Item 13.B, the board is reviewing new CSBA policies (BP 0410, 1312.3, 5145.3) that prohibit instruction or activities promoting ‘discriminatory bias.’ This vague term is often used to enforce political orthodoxy and could be weaponized to punish teachers, students, or curriculum that deviates from CRT or gender ideology.
Recommended Action Plan
PROTECT FREE SPEECH: Email the Board (contact info on district website) regarding Item 13.B: ‘The term ‘discriminatory bias’ in the proposed CSBA policies is vague and subjective. I urge you to define it narrowly to protect the free exchange of ideas and prevent these policies from being used to enforce a political agenda.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: First Amendment Rights
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Financial Report Warns District is at ‘Risk of Fiscal Insolvency’
The 2025-26 Unaudited Actuals report (Item 11.E.1) reveals the district is in serious financial trouble, with deficit spending of $142,822 last year. The report explicitly states the district is at ‘risk of fiscal insolvency.’ This level of financial mismanagement is alarming and could be used as a pretext for future tax hikes or school closures.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Address the board during public comment on Item 11.E.1. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘The Unaudited Actuals report is deeply concerning. What is the specific plan to address the $142,822 deficit and restore the district to fiscal health without raising taxes on families?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $142,822 Deficit
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Board Limits Public Comment to 21 Minutes Per Item
Under Item 8, the board’s rules state that the ‘total time allotted for discussion for any one item shall not exceed 21 (twenty-one) minutes.’ This means on a controversial topic, only seven parents can speak for their allotted three minutes before the board can cut off all public input. This is a direct restriction on the community’s right to be heard.
Recommended Action Plan
DEFEND YOUR VOICE: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘The 21-minute total time limit for public comment on any agenda item is an unreasonable restriction on public input. I request that the Board remove this cap to ensure all concerned parents have a chance to be heard.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Right to Speak
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Item 9.C.1 on the Consent Agenda approves a warrant/check register for $66,700.45. The agenda references an attachment with the specific list of payments, but the text of that attachment was not provided. It is impossible to know if these funds are being spent on controversial vendors or programs without seeing the details.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $66,700.45
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Attendance Report May Open Door to Student Surveillance
The Superintendent will present an Attendance Report (Item 11.B.1) and discuss ‘intervention to improve student engagement.’ This language is often the first step toward implementing ‘chronic absenteeism’ programs, which can lead to intrusive tracking of students and justifications for home visits.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Email Superintendent Dan Moore at dmoore@oakrunschool.org before the meeting: ‘Regarding Item 11.B.1, what specific ‘interventions’ are being considered for student attendance? Please confirm that these do not include home visits without explicit, case-by-case parental consent.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Student Privacy
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 10) |
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HUGE WIN: New Policies Would Protect Parental Rights on Gender Identity
Under Item 13.B, the board is reviewing new policies (BP 5020, BP 5022, AR 5145.3) that explicitly allow parents to object to their child being treated as the opposite sex at school, including the use of different names or pronouns. Citing a recent court victory (Mirabelli v. Bonta), these policies would prohibit school staff from socially transitioning a child or misleading parents about their child’s gender identity at school.
How to Lock It In
PACK THE ROOM: This is a first reading. Show up to the meeting to strongly support the passage of policies 5020, 5022, and 5145.3 under Item 13.B. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Thank you for introducing policies that affirm parental rights. Please pass BP 5020, 5022, and AR 5145.3 without changes to protect our children and our rights.’
✅ Why It Matters: Protecting Family Sovereignty
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| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
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WIN: District to Fund Homeschool Families up to $2,500 Per Child
The Board is set to approve a new funding procedure for the Independent Study Program (Item 11.D.3). This plan gives participating families up to $2,500 per student annually to pay for internet access ($500), enrichment activities ($1,500), and curriculum/supplies ($500). This is a fantastic win for school choice that directly empowers parents to customize their child’s education.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up to thank the Board for approving Item 11.D.3. This sets a powerful precedent for funding students, not systems. Share this model with parents in neighboring districts as an example of what to fight for.
✅ Why It Matters: Empowering Parental Choice
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