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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Oak Grove SD 68 Green Oaks. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Renews Biased News and Ideological Curriculum
The district is renewing multiple controversial digital subscriptions, including $7,087 for Newsela, a platform known for biased, left-leaning articles, and $9,768 for DreamBox Math, which incorporates “math equity” and SEL concepts. An additional $14,151 is going to Savvas for the “myPerspectives” ELA curriculum, which often contains DEI-aligned content. These are not neutral academic tools; they are vectors for ideological content in the classroom.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding checks #72563, #9181910023, and #9181910049, parents object to funding biased platforms like Newsela and SEL-focused curriculum like DreamBox and myPerspectives. We demand a public review of this content and a return to foundational academics. Pull these items for a separate vote.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $30,905.83
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Renews Student Computer Monitoring Software
The district is paying Hapara $3,250 to renew its “Monitoring Module” software. This technology allows teachers and administrators to view students’ screens in real-time, open and close tabs on their computers, and track their online activity. This level of surveillance raises serious questions about student privacy and data collection.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding check #72544 to Hapara for $3,250, what is the district’s policy on monitoring student computer activity? I demand to know when my child’s screen is being watched and what data is being collected and stored.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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New “Equal Access” Policy Opens Door to Controversial Clubs
The board is adopting a rewritten “Equal Access” policy (7:330) that creates a “limited open forum” for student-led clubs that are not related to the curriculum. While this policy would protect a student Bible study, it is also the legal mechanism used to require schools to host controversial, activist clubs like Genders and Sexualities Alliances (GSAs) without direct school sponsorship or parental oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Email the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding the second read of PRESS Policy 7:330, we demand the board commit publicly to a strict enforcement of the “student-led” and “non-school persons” rules. Parents must be assured that outside activists will not be using this policy to gain access to our children.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Parental Oversight
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District Spending on “SEL Supplies” Confirmed
The district spent $916.82 on “SEL SUPPLIES” in August, as detailed in the American Express card statement. This purchase, made for the “Supervisory Dean,” confirms that Social Emotional Learning is not just a concept but a funded initiative in the district.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding the AMEX report on the 9/15 agenda, what specific materials were purchased as “SEL Supplies” for $916.82? Parents have a right to know what Social Emotional Learning materials are being used to instruct our children.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $916.82
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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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WIN: New Policy Strengthens Parental Opt-Out Rights
This is a huge win for parental rights. The board is adopting updated policies on “Teaching About Religions” (6:70) and “Controversial Issues” (6:80) that are based on new Supreme Court precedent. The new language explicitly affirms that parents have the right to opt their children out of instruction that poses a “real threat” to their religious upbringing, specifically citing examples like “LGBTQ+-inclusive storybooks.”
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to the meeting on September 15th to thank the Board for adopting the PRESS Issue 122 updates to policies 6:70 and 6:80. Publicly praise their commitment to parental rights. This creates a strong precedent we can use in neighboring districts.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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WIN: Board Increases Public Comment Time for Parents
The Board is increasing the time limit for individual public comments at meetings from three minutes to five minutes under the proposed update to Policy 2:230. This is a significant expansion of the opportunity for parents to have their voices heard on critical issues. This change strengthens transparency and parental engagement.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Thank the Board during public comment on September 15th for increasing public comment time in Policy 2:230. This is a positive step for parental involvement, and we need to acknowledge it publicly to ensure it’s valued and protected.
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