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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for York 02. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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‘Hate Speech’ Rules Added to Student Discipline Code
The proposed update to the Student Code of Conduct (Policy JICDA-R) now includes punishing students for language or behavior that ‘demeans, insults, incites, or is inflammatory to others based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.’ This opens the door to punishing students for expressing views that don’t align with the school’s ideology on these topics.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND CLARITY: Email the Board regarding the First Reading of Policy JICDA under Item 5.4: ‘The new language on ‘inflammatory’ speech is vague and subjective. I demand you clarify how you will protect students’ First Amendment rights and ensure this policy isn’t used to punish students for their beliefs.’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Free Speech
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Board Gives Superintendent Power to Reduce Gun Expulsions
A change to the Weapons in School policy (JICI) removes the Board’s authority to approve modifications to the mandatory one-year expulsion for bringing a firearm to school. This power is being given solely to the unelected superintendent, reducing accountability and oversight from your elected representatives.
Recommended Action Plan
PROTECT BOARD OVERSIGHT: Email the Board regarding the First Reading of Policy JICI under Item 5.4: ‘The authority to modify a one-year firearm expulsion is a serious matter that must remain with the elected Board, not be delegated to an unelected superintendent. Vote NO on this change.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Board Sending Delegates to State Lobbying Group
The Board is electing three delegates to represent the district at the SC School Boards Association’s annual meeting. This group adopts resolutions and belief statements that guide its lobbying efforts at the state legislature, using taxpayer-funded resources to influence state law.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘2026 SCSBA Delegate Assembly .pdf’ attached to Item 4.1 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see what resolutions are being considered. Email the Board: ‘What is the SCSBA’s legislative platform, and how will our delegates be directed to vote on resolutions affecting parental rights?’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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‘Social/Emotional’ Training Hidden in Special Ed Update
The Special Education update includes a review of ‘social/emotional/behavioral PD’ (Professional Development) for staff. These terms are often euphemisms for SEL or other ideological training that can replace academic focus, but the details are not in the main agenda.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘SUPT’S REPORT – SPED REVIEW.pdf’ attached to Item 5.3 in the Official Agenda (linked above). Email the Board: ‘What specific ‘social/emotional/behavioral’ curriculum or framework is being used for this staff training, and is it available for parental review?’
💰 Impact: Ideological Staff Training
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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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Major Win: New Policy Guarantees Parental Rights
The Board is considering a new policy on Instructional Resources (Policy IJ) that is a massive win for parents. It guarantees the right to inspect all instructional materials, requires parental consent for sensitive student surveys, and defines age-appropriateness to exclude materials with ‘descriptions or visual depictions of sexual conduct.’
How to Lock It In
SECURE THIS WIN: Pack the room to support the First Reading of Policy IJ under Item 5.4. Email the Board: ‘Thank you for introducing Policy IJ. We strongly support these common-sense protections for parental rights and student innocence. Please pass it without delay.’
✅ Why It Matters: Parental Empowerment
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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Win: District Spotlights Gifted and Talented Arts Program
The Superintendent’s report features a presentation on the Elementary Fine Arts Artistic Gifted and Talented program for grades 4 and 5. This is a fantastic example of the district celebrating and investing in advanced academic and artistic opportunities for students.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up or email the Board to thank them for highlighting the Gifted and Talented program in Item 5.1. Publicly supporting these programs makes it harder for them to be cut later and encourages the district to expand them.
✅ Why It Matters: Focus on Excellence
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