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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Bedford City. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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SEL Curriculum and Surveys Embedded in District Goals
The district’s official goals for 2028 will be measured using “SEL curriculum and surveys.” This formalizes the use of Social Emotional Learning programs and student surveys, which are often used to gather sensitive data on children’s attitudes and beliefs without full parental transparency.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Call Board President Eva Boyington at (440) 439-1500. ‘Regarding Item 2.01, I demand to know which specific SEL curriculum and surveys will be used to measure Goal 2. Parents have a right to review these materials and opt their children out of any psychological assessments or data collection.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is set to approve all “Student Activity Budget, and Purpose & Goal statements” for the fiscal year, but the document (Exhibit T-1) containing these details was not included in the agenda packet. This prevents public review of how student funds are being spent and what clubs or activities are being sponsored.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Exhibit T-1 Purpose & Budget.pdf’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Board President Given Power to Terminate Public Comment
The rules for “Audience Participation” give the board’s presiding officer the authority to “interrupt, warn, or terminate” a parent’s comments. While framed as maintaining decorum, this vague power can be used to silence parents who are critical of board policies.
Recommended Action Plan
DEFEND YOUR VOICE: Call Board President Eva Boyington at (440) 439-1500. ‘Regarding Item 5.01, I am concerned the rules for public comment are too subjective and could be used to silence dissent. I urge the board to commit to protecting the free speech rights of parents addressing their elected officials.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Right to Speak
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Approves “Trauma Response Training” for Staff
The district is paying $1,692 for “Trauma Response Training” from an outside vendor. This is a key component of “Trauma-Informed Care,” an approach that often replaces traditional discipline with psychological analysis of students, undermining classroom authority and parental guidance.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Call Superintendent Cassandra Johnson’s office at (440) 439-1500. ‘Regarding Item 6.02, what specific content is included in the Trauma Response Training? Will this training change how student discipline is handled, and will parents be notified of these changes?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $1,692.00
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