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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Lake Bluff ESD 65. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Board to Appoint Lobbying Delegate to Influence State Law
Under Item 7.F, the board is reviewing a resolution (2:120-E3) to appoint a delegate to the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB). This delegate will vote on resolutions that become the IASB’s official “advocacy efforts and legislative agenda,” using the district’s standing to lobby the state government.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand to know: ‘Regarding Policy 2:120-E3 in Item 7.F, how will the Board ensure its IASB delegate represents the parents of this district, not the political agenda of the IASB? Will the Board’s voting positions on IASB resolutions be debated and approved in a public meeting?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Planning ‘Social-Emotional Resilience’ and ‘Global Competence’
The Board’s leadership retreat presentation for Item 7.C outlines a new strategic vision, “Horizon 2.0,” that moves beyond academics. It explicitly targets “social-emotional resilience” and “global competence” as key student outcomes, which are common entry points for SEL and other ideological curricula.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask: ‘Regarding the Horizon 2.0 plan in Item 7.C, what specific curriculum will be used to teach ‘social-emotional resilience’ and ‘global competence’? Will parents have the right to review all materials and opt their children out?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Shift from Academics
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague ‘Community Wellness Task Force’ Initiative
The agenda lists a “Community Wellness Task Force Kindness Initiative” under Item 7.A without any attached documents or explanation. Vague “wellness” and “kindness” initiatives are often used as cover to introduce Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs without parental scrutiny.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask for the presentation materials for Item 7.A. Ask: ‘What is the purpose of the Community Wellness Task Force, who are its members, and what specific programs or curriculum are being proposed under its Kindness Initiative?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Hidden SEL Program
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District Reviewing New Curriculum Platform ‘Eduplanet’
The board is receiving a “tour” of Eduplanet, a curriculum and professional development software platform. While not inherently ideological, these platforms can be used to push unvetted SEL or DEI content directly to teachers, bypassing public review.
Recommended Action Plan
VERIFY THE VENDOR: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask: ‘Regarding the Eduplanet tour in Item 7.E, is this platform being considered for purchase? If so, will the board commit to making all curriculum and training materials housed on the platform available for public inspection before a vote?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Unvetted Curriculum
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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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WIN: Policy Updates Acknowledge Parental Right to Opt-Out
The proposed updates to policies on “Teaching About Religions” (6:70) and “Teaching About Controversial Issues” (6:80) cite a new Supreme Court precedent. The official commentary notes this ruling protects parents’ right to opt children out of instruction that undermines their religious beliefs, specifically mentioning “LGBTQ+-inclusive storybooks.”
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up or email the Board (contact info on district website) to support the adoption of the PRESS Packet 122 updates to policies 6:70 and 6:80 in Item 7.F. Say: ‘We strongly support the updates to policies 6:70 and 6:80, which correctly reflect the Supreme Court’s affirmation of parental rights. Please vote YES to adopt these changes.’
✅ Why It Matters: Strengthened Parental Rights
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