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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Menasha Joint School District. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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New Policy Cements “Gender Identity” as Protected Class
Under Item 5.A, the board will conduct a first reading of “po8500.01,” a new policy for handling civil rights complaints in USDA-funded programs. This policy officially adds “gender identity and sexual orientation” as protected classes, embedding controversial gender ideology into the district’s formal procedures.
Recommended Action Plan
CHALLENGE THE POLICY: This is a first reading. We have time to stop it. Email Superintendent Dan Slowey at sloweyd@mjsd.k12.wi.us and plan to speak at the next meeting. Ask: ‘Why is the district adopting controversial gender ideology in Policy 8500.01 instead of using established federal categories? This policy opens the door to punishing students and staff who believe in biological reality.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Biology Denied
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Ideological Buzzwords Confirmed in Official Reports
The Bullying and Seclusion/Restraint reports (Items 4.B and 4.C) confirm the district is using controversial social-emotional programming. The reports explicitly name “Social Emotional Learning (SEL)”, “Restorative Practices”, “Trauma-Informed Care”, and curricula from “Second Step” and “Character Strong” as the foundation of their student behavior programs.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ACADEMIC FOCUS: Email Lisa Kuehl, Director of Special Services, at kuehll@mjsd.k12.wi.us. Ask: ‘Regarding Items 4.B and 4.C, what is the total cost of these SEL and Restorative Practices programs, and what evidence shows they are more effective than traditional discipline and academics for improving student behavior?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Replacing Discipline with Therapy
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Raises “No-Bid” Spending Limit for Federal Funds
The revised policy on federal grants (po6325, Item 5.A) raises the “Simplified Acquisition Threshold” to $350,000. This means the district can spend up to $350,000 on a single purchase using federal grant money with less stringent competitive bidding, making it easier to hire ideological consultants or buy SEL curriculum without full scrutiny.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND FISCAL OVERSIGHT: Email Superintendent Dan Slowey at sloweyd@mjsd.k12.wi.us. Ask: ‘Why is the Board raising the simplified acquisition threshold in Policy 6325 to $350,000? Parents expect full transparency and competitive bidding for such large expenditures of taxpayer money.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $350,000
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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“Wellness” Policy Opens Door to Overreach
The board is reviewing Policy 8510 – WELLNESS (Item 5.A). While the current text focuses on nutrition and exercise, “Wellness” policies are often used as a Trojan horse to introduce Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and “Whole Child” initiatives that expand the school’s role into family matters.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR AND QUESTION: Email Superintendent Dan Slowey at sloweyd@mjsd.k12.wi.us. Ask: ‘Regarding Policy 8510, please confirm that the scope of this “Wellness” policy will be strictly limited to nutrition and physical fitness and will not be used to justify mental health screenings, climate surveys, or SEL curriculum without separate, explicit parental consent.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: School Mission Creep
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
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MAJOR WIN: District Proposes New Parental Opt-Out Rights
As part of a policy review under Item 5.A, the district is introducing new language in Policies 2210, 2510, and 2521. These changes would require the district to provide parents with advance notice and the right to opt their children out of any instruction, textbooks, or materials that conflict with their sincerely held religious beliefs.
How to Lock It In
PACK THE ROOM TO SUPPORT: This is a critical win for parental rights. Email Superintendent Dan Slowey at sloweyd@mjsd.k12.wi.us and attend the September 14th meeting to voice strong support for the proposed changes in Item 5.A. We must ensure these policies are adopted without being weakened.
✅ Why It Matters: Restored Parental Authority
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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WIN: Board Expands Public Comment Time for Parents
The Board is revising Policy 0167.3, which governs public participation. The updated policy increases the time limit for individual speakers from two minutes to three minutes, giving parents more time to make their voices heard at board meetings.
How to Lock It In
ATTEND & THANK THE BOARD: Show up to the meeting on September 14th to thank the Board for extending public comment time under Item 2.A. This positive reinforcement encourages them to respect parental input and sets a great example for other districts.
✅ Why It Matters: Strengthened Parental Voice
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