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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Memphis-Shelby County Schools. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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$29.3M for Student Surveillance System (MTSS)
Buried in the TISA Accountability Report, the district plans to spend over $29 million on a ‘Multi-Tiered System of Supports’ (MTSS). This system uses ‘universal screening’ software like iReady to collect data on all students and flag them for behavioral and academic interventions, often without specific parental consent for each step.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a critical threat to student privacy. Email the Board and sign up for public comment: ‘Vote NO on the TISA Accountability Report (Item 13.18). We do not consent to a $29M surveillance system to collect psychological data on our children.’
💰 Impact: $29,329,099.00
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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New Harassment & Title IX Policies Introduced
The board is introducing new policies on ‘Title IX Sex-based/Sexual Harassment’ and ‘Bullying or Cyberbullying’. These policies are often where districts insert radical gender ideology, redefine harassment to chill speech, and remove parental notification requirements.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: This is a First Reading. Open the files for Item 12.1 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see the exact language. Email the Board before the meeting: ‘Parents must have input on any changes to Title IX and harassment policies. We demand a dedicated public workshop on Item 12.1 before any vote.’
💰 Impact: Your Right to Know
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Millions Spent on Unproven EdTech Screen Time
The TISA report (Item 13.18) commits millions to student software like i-Ready and IXL but provides no independent evidence that these programs improve academic outcomes. This plan replaces valuable teacher instruction and peer interaction with more screen time for our kids.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board to pull Item 13.18 from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. Ask them: ‘Before approving the TISA report, please publish the independent, non-vendor-funded studies proving i-Ready and IXL produce academic gains, and disclose how much daily screen time these programs add for a typical student.’
💰 Impact: Teacher-Led Instruction
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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New ‘Handle With Care’ Data Sharing with Police
The district is entering an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for a ‘Handle With Care’ program. These programs create a data-sharing channel where law enforcement can notify the school if a child was present at a traumatic event, creating a record on your child without your knowledge under the guise of ‘trauma-informed’ support.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Email the Board to pull Item 13.7 from the Consent Agenda. Ask them: ‘What specific data is shared about students and families under the Handle With Care MOU? Parents must have the right to opt-out of this data-sharing program in writing before it is approved.’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Board ‘Slush Fund’ Pays for SEL-Style Rewards
Under Item 15.1, Board members are using their ‘Strategic School Funds’ to pay for ‘Positive Behavior Recognition’ and ‘Attitude’ awards. This uses taxpayer money to fund Social Emotional Learning (SEL) style behavior modification programs disguised as student rewards and celebrations.
Recommended Action Plan
Email the Board regarding Item 15.1: ‘Board strategic funds should be used for academic resources like books and tutoring, not SEL-style behavioral rewards. Please redirect these funds to core instructional materials.’
💰 Impact: $25,846.00
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Vague Policy Changes on Board Meetings & Student Conduct
The Board is holding a final vote on changes to policies for ‘School Board Meetings’ and ‘Student Conduct’. The agenda doesn’t include the text of these changes, preventing parents from reviewing them before they become final.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the files for Item 11.1 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to find the actual policy language. Check for any changes that limit public comment, reduce board oversight, or alter student discipline rules without parental involvement.
💰 Impact: Parental Oversight
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