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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Manheim Central SD. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Final Vote on Ten Undisclosed Policies
The Board is scheduled for a final vote to approve a block of ten policies (102, 105, 209, 237, 246, 249, 716, 803, 805.2, and 822), but the text of these policies is not included in the agenda. This prevents parents from reviewing what could be significant changes to curriculum, student rights, or parental notification before they become official district policy.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for details). ‘I demand Item 13.O be tabled until the full text of all ten policies is posted publicly for parental review. We will not accept a vote on secret policies affecting our children.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Approval of Vague and Expensive International Trips
The Board is being asked to approve multiple out-of-country field trips, including a 2029 trip to New Zealand and Australia with a vague educational purpose. These trips represent a significant cost and time commitment for families and require more justification than ‘learning about cultures.’
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE BOARD: Contact the District Office regarding Item 13.N (see the Official Agenda link for details). ‘Before approving expensive international trips to New Zealand and Australia, please provide a detailed itinerary, total cost per student, and a clear academic justification that goes beyond tourism.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Student Cost
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Policy Updates Require Manual Review
The agenda lists a ‘First Reading’ for Policy 816.1 and an ‘Update’ on Policy 204.1, but provides no text or summary for either item. These vague titles make it impossible for parents to know what changes are being proposed before the board discusses them.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The agenda does not include the text for Item 9.B (Policy 816.1) or Item 10.B (Policy 204.1). Contact the District Office and demand the full text of these policies be posted online immediately so parents can review them before the meeting.
💰 Impact: Secret Policy Changes
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Student Art and Data Collected by Third-Party Vendor
The board is approving a fundraiser using ‘Artsonia,’ an online platform where student artwork is uploaded to create a digital portfolio and sell products. While optional, this introduces a third-party tech company that will collect student work and potentially other data, raising privacy concerns.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Before approving the Artsonia fundraiser in Item 13.M, the Board must clarify its data-sharing agreement with this vendor. Contact the District Office: ‘Who owns the student artwork and data uploaded to Artsonia? Please provide the vendor’s privacy policy before this is voted on.’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Data
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Tenure Granted for Non-Academic ‘Support’ Staff
The board is granting tenure to staff in non-academic roles like ‘Social Worker,’ ‘Emotional Support Teacher,’ and ‘Student & Family Resource Specialist.’ This solidifies the presence of staff who implement SEL, mental health, or other ‘whole child’ initiatives that can operate without direct parental oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Contact the District Office regarding Item 8.L. ‘What specific programs do the Social Worker, Emotional Support Teacher, and Student & Family Resource Specialist run, and what is the parental notification and consent process for any student to participate?’
💰 Impact: Entrenching SEL Staff
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