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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Olentangy Local. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Hiding $11.6M in General Fund
The Board is transferring nearly $11.6 million from dedicated capital and worker’s comp funds into the General Fund. This massive cash infusion has no specified purpose, creating a slush fund that could be used for ideological programs or controversial vendors without specific public approval.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: This is on the Treasurer’s Consent Agenda. Email Treasurer Timothy Jenkins at ryan_jenkins@olsd.us and demand Item 8.E be pulled for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Ask the board: ‘What is the specific, line-item purpose for this $11.6 million transfer? Taxpayers deserve to know.’
💰 Impact: $11,590,637.69
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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New Policy on Recording and ‘AI Processing’ of School Communications
The Board is rescinding the policy on parents recording IEP meetings (po2461) and replacing it with a new, undisclosed policy titled ‘Recording and AI Processing of Communications on School Property and at School Events’ (po7450.10). The text for this new surveillance policy has not been made public, raising serious questions about student and parent privacy.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: This is a First Reading. Email Superintendent Todd Meyer at todd_meyer@olsd.us: ‘Regarding Item 7.B, the text for the new surveillance policy po7450.10 must be released to the public immediately. We will not accept a vote on a secret policy that mentions AI processing of school communications.’
💰 Impact: Student and Parent Privacy
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Policy Updates Require Manual Review
Under Item 7.B, the Board is also introducing or revising policies on ‘Youth Membership Organization Access’ (po5224), ‘Student Records’ (po8330), and ‘Relations with Special Interest Groups’ (po9700). The district has not provided the text for these changes, which could impact student privacy and outside access to our kids.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The text for several key policy updates under Item 7.B was not included in the board packet. Email Superintendent Todd Meyer at todd_meyer@olsd.us: ‘Parents must see the full text of proposed policies po5224, po8330, and po9700 before the Board holds a First Reading.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Presentation on ‘Student Safety and Belonging’
The administration is giving a presentation on ‘Student Safety, Belonging and Continuous Improvement.’ While framed as a response to a hazing incident, ‘Belonging’ is often a trojan horse for introducing DEI, SEL, and ‘Restorative Practices’ as district-wide policy.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR AND REPORT: Attend the meeting to listen to the ‘Student Safety, Belonging and Continuous Improvement’ presentation under item 3.D. Take notes on any mention of SEL, DEI, equity, or restorative justice, and report back to the chapter leadership.
💰 Impact: Opening Door to DEI
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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Board Proposes Ban on Ideological Loyalty Oaths
The Board is introducing a new policy, po2265, that would prohibit the district from forcing students or staff to agree with or express opinions on ‘specific beliefs, affiliations, ideals, or principles concerning political movements or ideology.’ This policy would also ban using these political litmus tests in hiring, evaluations, or promotions.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for Policy po2265 under Item 7.B. Email Superintendent Todd Meyer at todd_meyer@olsd.us: ‘Thank you for protecting our students and teachers from political coercion. Please pass Policy po2265 without any weakening amendments.’
✅ Why It Matters: Protects Free Speech
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