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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Heartland Area Education Agency. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Law Firm Using AI on Your Child’s Data
The district’s law firm, Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost, is amending its contract to allow the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its legal work. This means sensitive information about students, including special education or disciplinary cases, could be processed by AI systems, creating a major data privacy risk.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (see Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘I demand Item III.B be pulled from the Consent Agenda. Parents deserve a full public discussion on the privacy and security risks of using AI with confidential student legal data before you approve this contract.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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$135,000 for Vague ‘Digital Marketing’
The board plans to approve three contracts with Webspec Design, L.L.C. totaling $135,000 for ‘digital marketing,’ ‘new development,’ and a ‘retainer.’ The purpose of this spending is not defined, and two of the three attachments detailing the purchases were not included in the public documents.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Email the Board (see Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘What is the specific purpose of the $135,000 for Webspec Design in Item III.A? Parents deserve to know how their money is being spent before you approve vague marketing contracts on the Consent Agenda.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $135,000
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague ‘Student Services’ Contract Hides True Purpose
A $30,456 contract with Carroll CSD is for an administrator to provide ‘school and student services (CBAT).’ CBAT often stands for Community-Based Assessment and Treatment, suggesting this is for behavioral or mental health interventions, not academics, but the district is not being transparent about it.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Email the Board (see Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘Regarding Item III.D, what does the acronym CBAT stand for? Parents have a right to know the exact nature of the student services being provided under this $30,456 contract.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $30,456
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Board Warns Parents of Lawsuits for Speaking Out
The board’s official script for public comment includes an intimidating warning that parents could be ‘subject to legal action’ for their statements. This language is designed to chill free speech and discourage parents from raising legitimate concerns during public meetings.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: This is a tactic to intimidate parents. Be aware of it, but do not be silenced. If the board uses this to shut down a parent, be prepared to defend their right to speak.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Parental Free Speech
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