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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Johnston Comm School District. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District to Pay Vendor Over $6,900 Per Student for Online Program
Under Consent Item IX.D.2, the board will approve a contract with Graduation Alliance to run a “Student Reengagement Program” for dropout prevention. The district will pay the vendor a fee of $6,925.80 for each student who completes the program, creating a financial incentive to move at-risk students into this third-party online system. The contract designates the vendor as a “school official” under FERPA, giving them broad access to sensitive student data with minimal direct oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and email the Board of Directors: ‘Regarding Consent Item IX.D.2, I demand the contract with Graduation Alliance be pulled from the consent agenda for a full, public discussion. Why are we outsourcing our students’ education, what specific curriculum will this vendor use, and what oversight will the board have over their data collection practices?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $6,925.80 Per Student
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague Policy Update on ‘Outside Resource People’ in Schools
Under Item X.E, the board is reviewing updates to Policy 603.13, which governs which ‘Outside Resource People’ can be brought into schools to interact with students. The text of the proposed changes was not included in the public agenda packet, making it impossible for parents to know if this opens the door to activist groups or strengthens protections.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The text for the proposed changes to Policy 603.13 under Item X.E was not provided. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand the draft policy text be posted publicly before the meeting. Email the Board: ‘Parents must be able to review changes to the “Outside Resource People” policy. Who decides which outside groups get access to our kids, and what are the standards?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Unvetted Classroom Guests
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District to Launch ‘Desired Daily Experience’ Student Surveys
The Superintendent’s report announces the district will distribute “Desired Daily Experience (DDE)” surveys to families, staff, and secondary students. These types of ‘climate’ surveys often contain intrusive questions about students’ beliefs, attitudes, and home life, collecting sensitive data under the guise of improving school experience.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask for Superintendent Dr. Nikki Roorda: ‘Regarding the Desired Daily Experience surveys, I demand to review all survey questions for all groups—students, staff, and families—before they are distributed. Parents have a right to know what data is being collected on their children and their families.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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‘Wellness’ Plan Opens Door for Future Overreach
Under Report Item X.B, the Director of Student Services will present a “Triennial Wellness Assessment” and “Wellness Action Plan.” While the current plan focuses on nutrition and physical activity, the “Wellness” framework is a common Trojan horse for introducing Social Emotional Learning (SEL), mental health screenings, and other programs that intrude on parental authority.
Recommended Action Plan
PUT THEM ON NOTICE: Sign up for public comment for Item X.B. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and email the Board: ‘I support nutrition and exercise, but the “Wellness” label is concerning. Please confirm on the record that the district’s Wellness policy will not be used to introduce SEL curriculum or mental health screenings without a separate, transparent, and specific parental consent process.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Mission Creep into SEL
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is approving a contract under Consent Item IX.D.3 for the rights to produce the musical “Hadestown.” The agreement itself was not included in the public agenda packet. Parents should review the content of this musical, which deals with mature themes, to ensure it is age-appropriate for a high school production.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Consent Item IX.D.3 attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the terms. Email the Board of Directors: ‘Regarding the choice of “Hadestown” for the JHS musical, what is the process for reviewing extracurricular material for age-appropriateness, and how are parents included in that process?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Age-Inappropriate Content
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Introduces Official Opt-Out Form for Sex Ed
The board is introducing a new form, 603.05E1, specifically for parents to excuse their children from “human growth and development” instruction. This is a positive step that formalizes and protects the parental right to opt-out of sensitive health and sex education curriculum.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for introducing Item X.F. Email the Board of Directors (contact info on district website): ‘Thank you for creating Policy Form 603.05E1 to formalize the opt-out process for human growth and development. This is a crucial step in respecting parental rights, and we strongly support its adoption.’
✅ Why It Matters: Strengthened Parental Rights
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