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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Palisades SD. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District to Pay $9,210 for Student ‘Culture’ Surveys
Under Item 7.J, the board plans to approve a $9,210 contract with Panorama Education to survey students on ‘school culture,’ ‘safety,’ and ‘engagement.’ Panorama is a national vendor known for collecting sensitive Social Emotional Learning (SEL) data on students and their families, often without full parental consent on all questions asked.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a critical threat. Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Vote NO on Item 7.J. We do not consent to SEL data-mining of our children by vendors like Panorama Education. Focus on academics, not psychological profiling.’
💰 Impact: $9,210 + Your Child’s Privacy
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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New Policy Prohibits Parents From Sharing Board Meeting Videos
The board is voting on Policy 006.2, which declares all recordings of public meetings to be the ‘exclusive property of the district.’ The policy explicitly prohibits parents and the public from rebroadcasting or sharing any part of the meeting video without prior written permission from the Superintendent, limiting transparency.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: This is a direct attack on parents’ ability to keep the community informed. Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Vote NO on Policy 006.2 under Item 7.H. Public meetings are public record, and parents have the right to share what happens in them. This policy silences accountability.’
💰 Impact: Restricted Public Information
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague Consent Agenda Hides Personnel and Financial Details
Item 7.A bundles multiple items, including ‘Personnel Recommendations’ and ‘Financial Reports,’ for a single vote without discussion. The actual documents for these items were not included in the provided text, preventing parents from reviewing potentially controversial hires or spending before the vote.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE & DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: The documents for Item 7.A are attached to the official agenda online. Review the ‘Personnel Recommendations’ and ‘Financial Reports’ files for any red flags. Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Pull Item 7.A from the Consent Agenda. Parents need to see the details of personnel and financial matters before they are approved in a bundled vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending & Hires
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Social Media Policy Could Censor Parent Criticism
The board is approving Policy 816, which gives the district power to delete public comments from its social media pages. The policy allows removal of ‘personal attacks,’ a vague term that could easily be used to silence legitimate criticism of district officials or policies.
Recommended Action Plan
PROTECT FREE SPEECH: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Amend Policy 816 under Item 7.H to define ‘personal attacks’ narrowly. As written, it gives the district a tool to censor parents who disagree with you.’
💰 Impact: Censorship of Parent Voices
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District Adopting New Harassment and Discrimination Policies
The board is introducing several new policies under Item 7.I, including 103 and 104, that define harassment and discrimination for students and staff. While these are often required legal updates, they can introduce broad, subjective definitions that are used to police speech and student interactions.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR & QUESTION: This is a First Read, so there is time to influence the final language. Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Regarding the policies in Item 7.I, please ensure the definitions of harassment are clear and objective, protecting students from genuine threats without policing normal speech and interaction.’
💰 Impact: Policing Student Speech
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