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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Antioch CCSD 34. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Policy Formalizes Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Delegate
A new policy exhibit (2:120-E3) under Item 7.E creates a formal process for the Board to appoint a delegate to the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) assembly. This delegate will use their position to vote on resolutions that guide the IASB’s statewide lobbying efforts, using our district’s standing to influence state law.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details) regarding Item 7.E, Exhibit 2:120-E3. Ask: ‘Who will be appointed as the IASB delegate, and how will the public be informed of the resolutions they will be voting on? We must ensure our district’s delegate represents the will of parents, not the education lobby.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District Pays Major Student Data Vendor
A payment of $12,581.73 was made to Powerschool Group LLC, a major vendor for Student Information Systems. These systems can be expanded to include extensive data collection, student surveillance, and SEL tracking modules.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details) regarding the Powerschool payment in Consent Item 10.B.2. Ask: ‘What specific Powerschool modules does this payment cover? Please confirm that no student data is being collected for SEL or behavioral tracking without explicit, opt-in parental consent.’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Data
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Payment to ‘Cooperative Learning’ Vendor
The check register shows a $2,988 payment to Kagan Publishing. Kagan promotes ‘cooperative learning’ structures, a pedagogical approach that often replaces teacher-led direct instruction with student group work, which can diminish academic rigor and be a vehicle for SEL.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details) about the Kagan Publishing payment in Consent Item 10.B.2. Ask: ‘What specific Kagan materials are being purchased, and how does the district ensure that cooperative learning strategies are not replacing essential teacher-led direct instruction?’
💰 Impact: $2,988.00
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| ALERT (LEVEL 2) |
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SEL Jargon Injected into New Crochet Club
The proposal for a new after-school crochet club explicitly lists ‘Social Emotional Learning’ as a standard it supports. While a hands-on, non-screen club is a good thing, using SEL to justify it shows how this ideology is being pushed into every activity, replacing traditional character language.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR: Note the use of SEL language in the justification for Item 11.F. This is a pattern to watch for in all new program proposals, ensuring academics and character aren’t replaced with therapeutic jargon.
💰 Impact: Ideological Creep
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District Pays Social-Emotional Learning Vendor
The check register includes a payment to the ‘Midwest PBIS Network.’ PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) is a school-wide system for behavior management that is a key part of the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) framework.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR: This payment in Consent Item 10.B.2 is small, but confirms the district’s involvement with SEL-aligned networks. Track for any larger contracts or training sessions with this or similar vendors.
💰 Impact: $150.00
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
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District Policy Update Cites Precedent for Parental Opt-Outs
The first reading of policy updates includes legal commentary on a Supreme Court case (Mahmoud v. Taylor) affirming parents’ right to opt children out of instruction, including LGBTQ+-inclusive storybooks, that violates their religious beliefs. This creates a powerful legal basis for parents to challenge controversial curriculum in the district.
How to Lock It In
PACK THE ROOM: Show up to support the First Reading of Policy updates 6:70 and 6:80 under Item 7.E. Thank the board for including this legal precedent and demand they formally adopt it to protect parental rights and religious freedom in the district.
✅ Why It Matters: Strengthened Parental Rights
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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Board to Vote on Lowering Property Taxes
The Board will vote on a resolution to use $3.57 million in state funding and other revenues to pay off school bonds. This action allows the district to cancel (abate) the property taxes that were previously approved to cover this debt, resulting in a direct tax savings for homeowners.
How to Lock It In
SUPPORT FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Attend the meeting to thank the Board for voting YES on Item 11.B. This is a great example of responsible financial management that directly benefits taxpayers.
✅ Why It Matters: Lower Property Tax Bill
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