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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Saydel Comm School District. We found 3 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Board Seeks ‘Progressive’ Superintendent to Lead District
In its official Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new superintendent, the district explicitly describes itself as a “progressive Iowa school district.” This signals the Board’s intent to hire a leader who will continue and expand policies that may prioritize social agendas over core academics.
Recommended Action Plan
INFLUENCE THE SEARCH: This is a critical moment. Attend the meeting and use public comment to define what parents want in a new leader. Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item VI, parents want a superintendent focused on academic excellence and parental rights, not a “progressive” agenda. We demand a transparent search process with meaningful parent involvement.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Future District Direction
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Spends $5,465 on Controversial Curriculum Publisher
The district is spending over $5,400 on curriculum from Heinemann Publishing, including their “Units of Study” program. This publisher is known for materials that have been criticized nationally for weak academic rigor and for embedding progressive social concepts into reading and writing lessons.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand the Heinemann Publishing payments under Consent Item V.A.2 be pulled for a separate vote. Ask the board: ‘Has the board reviewed the Heinemann “Units of Study” curriculum for academic effectiveness and ideological content before approving this $5,465 purchase?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $5,465.62
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Pays for ‘Mental Wellness’ Yoga Therapist
The district is paying $1,695 for a therapist from “Ananda Mental Wellness and Yoga” to work with students. This brings therapeutic services into the school, potentially outside of direct parental oversight and with a specific “wellness” ideology that may not align with family values.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask: ‘Regarding the $1,695 payment to Ananda Mental Wellness and Yoga under Consent Item V.A.2, what specific services are being provided to students, and what are the parental notification and consent policies before a child participates?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $1,695
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