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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Anne Arundel County Public Schools. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying for Ideological Agenda
Under Action Item 7.02, the Board is voting on its 2027 Legislative Program, a formal plan to lobby the state government. The platform is filled with ideological commitments, including promoting “anti-racist” and “equity” policies, and explicitly states opposition to school choice measures like vouchers and tuition tax credits.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is the district’s political playbook. Sign up for public comment on Item 7.02. Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘I do not consent to my tax dollars being used to lobby against parental rights and school choice. Vote NO on the 2027 Legislative Program.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Tax Dollars Used for Lobbying
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Public Comment Time Restricted to Silence Parents
The board’s policy under item 4.01 limits public comments to only ten speakers per topic, with a strict two-minute time limit for each. This rule is designed to limit public input and can prevent many concerned parents from addressing the board on critical issues.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TO BE HEARD: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) and demand they remove the 10-speaker limit and extend speaking time. ‘Parents will not be silenced. The restrictions in Item 4.01 are unacceptable and must be reversed to ensure proper community oversight.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Voice is Limited
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Undisclosed FY2028 Budget Priorities
The Board is set to vote on its FY2028 budget priorities under Action Item 7.03, but the document detailing these priorities has not been provided. This vote will determine spending for the district and could lock in funding for ideological programs without any public review.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘The public cannot provide input on Action Item 7.03, the FY2028 Budget Priorities, without seeing the document. This item must be tabled until the attachment is made public well in advance of the vote.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Hidden Spending Agenda
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Board to Deny New Charter School Application
The Superintendent is recommending the Board deny the application for the Legacy Rise Academy Public Charter School under Item 7.06. This action limits educational options for parents and reduces competition that can drive improvements in the district’s own schools.
Recommended Action Plan
SUPPORT SCHOOL CHOICE: Sign up to speak on Item 7.06. Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Parents deserve more educational options, not fewer. I urge you to reject the Superintendent’s recommendation and approve the Legacy Rise Academy charter school application.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Fewer School Choices for Parents
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Tutoring Contract on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve a contract for “Amplify Virtual Tutoring Services” under Consent Item 6.06, meaning it will pass without discussion unless a board member pulls it. The details of this contract, including cost and curriculum content, are not provided.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘I demand Consent Item 6.06 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Parents deserve to know what “Amplify Virtual Tutoring Services” will be providing to our students before you approve the contract.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Contract Details
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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New School Design Based on ‘Whole Child’ Ideology
The board is approving the educational specifications for the new Van Bokkelen Elementary School (Item 7.05). The foundational “Educational Plans” section explicitly commits the school’s mission to “Supporting the Whole Child” and “Equity,” which are often used to justify social-emotional learning and other ideological programs over core academics.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Contact the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) regarding Item 7.05: ‘How will the commitment to “Whole Child” and “Equity” in the Van Bokkelen Educational Specification translate into curriculum and teacher training? Parents want a focus on academic excellence, not social engineering.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Ideology Built into School’s Foundation
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Committee Reports — Manual Review Required
The agenda lists several key committee reports under items 5.01-5.07 (Policy, Budget, etc.), but their content has not been provided. These reports are often where controversial policies or spending plans first appear before they become official agenda items.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the files attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for items 5.01 through 5.07 to confirm whether they contain sensitive policy changes. The Policy and Budget committee reports are the highest priority for review.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Potential Hidden Policies
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