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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Cedar Rapids Comm School District. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District to Share Sensitive Student Data with College
The district is approving an “ongoing” data-sharing agreement with Kirkwood Community College, giving them access to the student information system. The agreement allows the college to access sensitive data including student names, IEP/504 status, and free/reduced lunch eligibility to identify and recruit students for its programs.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the board at boardmembersdl@crschools.us: ‘I demand Consent Item G.8 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Parents do not consent to their children’s private educational and disability data being shared with outside organizations without explicit opt-in consent.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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Board to Adopt Lobbying Plan Against Parental Rights
The Board is adopting its legislative priorities for the upcoming session, which include lobbying to protect “local decision-making” and “school-board Home Rule authority.” This is a clear strategy to use taxpayer resources to oppose statewide legislation that strengthens parental rights or curriculum transparency.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: The board is voting on a plan to lobby against you. Sign up for public comment for the meeting on Sept 14. Email the board at boardmembersdl@crschools.us: ‘Regarding Item J.1, the board’s job is to represent parents and students, not to use our tax dollars to lobby against parental rights legislation under the guise of ‘local control.”
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Undisclosed $45,000 Contract on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve a three-year, $45,346.50 agreement with “Capital Area Intermediate Unit” under the consent agenda. The agenda provides no purpose, details, or justification for this expenditure, making public oversight impossible.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the board at boardmembersdl@crschools.us: ‘Pull Consent Item G.15 for a full discussion. The public deserves to know the purpose of the $45,346.50 agreement with Capital Area Intermediate Unit before it is approved.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $45,346.50
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is approving a data-sharing agreement with Iowa Job for America’s Graduates (iJAG) to access “Restricted Data” for students deemed “at the highest risk of disengaging.” The full agreement was not attached to the agenda, so the scope of data being shared is unknown.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for Item G.9 to confirm what specific student data is being shared. Email the board at boardmembersdl@crschools.us: ‘Pull Item G.9 from the consent agenda. Parents must see the full data sharing agreement with iJAG before you vote to give them access to our children’s records.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Proposing Major Bell Schedule Changes
The administration is presenting criteria for changing school start times for the 2027-2028 school year, citing “Developmentally Appropriate Start Times.” This is often code for later high school start times, which can significantly disrupt family schedules, sports, and student jobs.
Recommended Action Plan
GET INVOLVED NOW: This is the beginning of a major change. Review the ‘Engagement Plan’ in the agenda for Item I.1 and email the board at boardmembersdl@crschools.us: ‘Parents, not just ‘experts,’ must be central to any discussion about bell schedule changes that will impact our family logistics, student jobs, and athletics.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Family Schedule Disruption
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Hires Multiple “Engagement Specialists”
The district is hiring several “Engagement Specialists” as part of the Personnel Report. This is often a vague title for staff who conduct home visits or implement social-emotional programs, creating a bridge for the school to assess and influence the home environment.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the board at boardmembersdl@crschools.us: ‘Regarding the Personnel Report in Consent Item G.3, please provide a detailed job description for the “Engagement Specialist” position. Parents have a right to know if this role involves home visits or student interventions that occur without their consent.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: School Influence in the Home
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is voting to approve revisions to “Policy 0408: Activities Program” and “Policy 0410: Co-Curricular Activities Eligibility” as part of the consent agenda. The actual text of these revised policies was not included in the agenda packet, preventing public review of the changes.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for Item G.4 to confirm whether these policy revisions contain sensitive changes to student eligibility or activity rules. Email the board at boardmembersdl@crschools.us to demand all policy changes be presented for a first read before a final vote.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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