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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Southeast Polk Comm School District. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Approves $142,172 for Amplify ELA Curriculum
The bill list includes payments totaling $142,172 to Amplify Education for English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum for grades 3-7. While a mainstream vendor, some of Amplify’s materials have been flagged nationally for containing politically-charged and divisive content under the guise of ELA.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND REVIEW: This massive curriculum purchase (check #71482) was buried in the bill list on the Consent Agenda. Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Parents have a right to review the specific Amplify ELA materials being purchased for $142,172. Please confirm these materials will be made available for public review before implementation to ensure they are focused on academic excellence, not political agendas.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $142,172
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required for Health Services Contract
The agenda’s consent items include a contract with Aveanna Health Care, a provider of in-school nursing and health services. The contract details were not included in the agenda packet, which means parents cannot see the terms of the agreement. This could establish or expand school-based health services that operate without direct parental presence or consent.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for the ‘Aveanna Health Care Contract’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains policy changes related to school-based clinics or health services provided without parental notification. Email the Board: ‘I demand the Aveanna Health Care contract be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a full public discussion. What services will be provided to students under this contract, and what are the specific policies for parental notification and consent?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Health Privacy
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Spends $54,684 on K-5 Social Studies Curriculum
Buried in the bill list is a $54,684 payment to ‘Teachers Curriculum’ for K-5 Social Studies materials. This vendor is likely Teachers’ Curriculum Institute (TCI), whose materials have been criticized for a progressive slant and embedding political ideologies into history lessons for young children.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: This purchase (check #71118) was hidden in the bill list under the Consent Agenda. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the payment of $54,684 to ‘Teachers Curriculum’, I demand to know if this is for TCI curriculum and request that the Board provide parental access to review all K-5 Social Studies materials before they are used in the classroom.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $54,684
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Hires $12,000 ‘Leadership’ Consultant for Staff Training
The district is paying Desired State Coaching & Consulting $1,500 per day for 8 days of ‘leadership development’ and ‘coaching’ for instructional staff. This type of vague consulting is often a gateway for introducing SEL, DEI, and other progressive ideologies to teachers, which then make their way into the classroom.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: This contract is listed under the Consent Agenda. Email the Board (contact info on the district website) and demand to know the specific content and materials that will be used in this ‘leadership development’ training. Ask: ‘Regarding the $12,000 contract with Desired State Coaching & Consulting, what specific ideological frameworks, if any, such as those related to DEI or SEL, will be part of this professional development for our teachers?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $12,000
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