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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Richmond Heights Local. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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New ‘Peer-to-Peer’ Student Mental Health Program
The district is launching a ‘Peer 2 Peer Mental Health Awareness’ program funded by a federal ‘Stronger Connections’ grant, partnering with Metro Health Hospital. These programs can train students to monitor and report on their peers’ mental health, creating a surveillance system that bypasses parental consent and involvement.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Item 11.09 is on the Consent Agenda. Email Superintendent Marnisha Brown at brown.marnisha@richmondheightsschools.org: ‘Pull Item 11.09 from the Consent Agenda for a full discussion. Parents must have the right to review all ‘Peer to Peer’ training materials and opt their children out of any mental health programming before this is approved.’
💰 Impact: $4,000 (Federal Strings Attached)
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Mental Health Services Contract
The board is approving a $51,643.28 contract with Applewood Centers, Inc., an external mental and behavioral health provider. The agenda references a contract document, but its contents could not be read, leaving parents in the dark about what specific services will be provided to students.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The contract for Item 11.08 is unreadable in the provided documents. Before the vote, email Superintendent Marnisha Brown at brown.marnisha@richmondheightsschools.org: ‘Please provide a readable copy of the Applewood Centers contract and clarify the parental notification and consent process for any student receiving these services.’
💰 Impact: $51,643.28
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| ALERT (LEVEL 2) |
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Ideological Buzzwords in Mission Statement
The district’s mission statement and ‘Commitment to Student Opportunity’ use ideological buzzwords like ‘global community,’ ’21st century competencies,’ and ‘global perspectives.’ While not a specific policy, this language signals a focus away from core academics toward social and political concepts.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: This language sets a tone but doesn’t enact a specific program. Keep an eye on how these concepts are translated into curriculum and policy in future meetings.
💰 Impact: Shift from Academics
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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Board Invests in Phonics-Based Reading Curriculum
The Board is renewing the ‘Fundations’ reading curriculum from Wilson Language Training for $13,201.24. This is a win for parents, as it signals a commitment to proven, phonics-based instruction for our youngest learners, focusing on core academic skills.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Email Superintendent Marnisha Brown at brown.marnisha@richmondheightsschools.org and call the Board at (216) 692-0086 to thank them for approving Item 11.06. Publicly supporting this investment in foundational reading skills helps ensure it remains a district priority.
✅ Why It Matters: $13,201.24
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