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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Waterford UHS School District. We found 10 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District to Add ‘Gender Identity’ as Protected Class
Under Item 8.A, the Board will vote on a new non-discrimination policy (po1422) that formally adds ‘gender identity’ and ‘sexual orientation’ as protected classes for employees. This policy language often leads to the adoption of gender support plans, pronoun mandates, and social transitioning of students without parental consent.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a critical vote. Email the Board of Education before the meeting (contact info on the district website) and attend on October 26th. Tell them: ‘Vote NO on the Neola policy updates in Item 8.A. Do not codify gender ideology that undermines parental rights and the safety of our children.’
💰 Impact: Your Parental Rights
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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Board to Authorize AI Video Surveillance of Students
A proposed new policy under Item 8.A (po7440.02) authorizes the district to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to ‘monitor, analyze, and identify real-time and recorded video footage for surveillance and investigative purposes.’ This creates a new level of digital surveillance of our children in school buildings without clear guardrails or parental oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Email the Board of Education (contact info on the district website) and speak at the October 26th meeting. Ask them: ‘Regarding the AI policy update in Item 8.A, what specific AI surveillance systems are you considering, who will have access to the data, and what are the parental consent and opt-out rights? Vote NO until these questions are answered publicly.’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Plans $11.4M Stadium Debt, Bypasses Voters
Under Item 8.C, the administration is recommending an $11.4M athletic complex funded by a promissory note. The proposed funding plan is structured to avoid an automatic referendum, forcing residents to gather signatures on a petition if they want the right to vote on this major debt.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND A VOTE: Email the Board of Education (contact info on the district website) and attend the meeting on October 26th. Tell them: ‘Do not approve the stadium financing plan in Item 8.C without a public referendum. Taxpayers deserve a direct vote on an $11.4 million project.’
💰 Impact: $11.4M Debt Without a Vote
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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New Policy Restricts Parents from Recording IEP Meetings
The proposed replacement policy po2461 (Item 8.A) places new restrictions on parents of special needs children. It requires parents to give written notice two days in advance to record an IEP meeting and restricts the use of modern tools like ‘artificial intelligence meeting recorders.’
Recommended Action Plan
PROTECT PARENT ADVOCATES: Email the Board of Education (contact info on the district website) and speak at the October 26th meeting. Tell them: ‘Vote NO on policy po2461 in Item 8.A. Do not create barriers for parents of special needs children who need to record meetings to be effective advocates for their kids.’
💰 Impact: Weakened Special Needs Advocacy
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Board to Approve Audio/Video Spying on School Buses
As part of the policy updates in Item 8.A, the board is set to approve policy po8600, which authorizes audio and video surveillance on school buses. While presented as a safety measure, this extends the school’s surveillance of your children beyond the classroom and into their daily commute.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FOR GUARDRAILS: Email the Board of Education (contact info on the district website) regarding Item 8.A. Ask: ‘Before you approve policy po8600, what are the specific policies governing who can access bus recordings, for what purpose, and for how long will the data be stored? Parents need to see the privacy protections before you vote.’
💰 Impact: Constant Student Surveillance
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Pays Over $6,500 for Student ‘Assistance Program’
The bills list under Item 5.A includes payments totaling over $6,500 to ‘AURORA EAP SFAP’ for a ‘Student and Family Assistance Program.’ These programs can function as a back door for school-based mental health services that operate without direct parental involvement or consent for every interaction.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board of Education (contact info on the district website) and ask to pull Item 5.A from the Consent Agenda. Ask: ‘What specific services does the Aurora SFAP provide to students, and what are the parental notification and consent procedures before a student receives services?’
💰 Impact: $6,532.50
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Funds Spent on Vague ‘Student Workshops’
The consent agenda (Item 5.A) includes payments of $625 each to ‘YES…AND LLC’ and ‘ROOTED WINGS, LLC’ for ‘student presentations’ and a ‘student workshop.’ The purpose and content of these student events are completely undisclosed, yet they are being approved for payment.
Recommended Action Plan
VERIFY THIS VENDOR: Email the Board of Education (contact info on the district website) and ask to pull Item 5.A from the Consent Agenda. Ask: ‘What was the content of the student workshops provided by YES…AND LLC and ROOTED WINGS, LLC? Parents have a right to know what outside groups are presenting to our children.’
💰 Impact: $1,250
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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District Spending on More Digital Learning Apps
The bills list in Item 5.A shows payments for student-facing educational software like ‘Blooket’ and ‘Quizlet.Com’. While the individual costs are small, they represent a continued push toward more screen time in the classroom, often replacing direct instruction from teachers. The district has not provided evidence that these apps improve academic outcomes.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FOR EVIDENCE: Email the Board of Education (contact info on the district website) regarding the EdTech purchases in Item 5.A. Ask: ‘Before approving more software, please publish the independent, non-vendor-funded evidence showing these products produce academic gains, and how much daily screen time they add to a student’s day.’
💰 Impact: More Student Screen Time
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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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WIN: District Program Saves Families $368,000 in Tuition
Item 9.A highlights the success of the district’s Transcripted Credit partnership with Gateway Technical College. In the 2025-2026 school year, this dual-credit program allowed 666 student enrollments in college-level courses, saving local families a total of $368,978.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up to the October 26th meeting to thank the Board for supporting the Gateway partnership. Public praise makes it harder to cut successful academic programs and encourages neighboring districts to follow this model.
✅ Why It Matters: Focus on Academics
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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WIN: Board Strengthens Parental Notice for Health Screenings
A proposed update to the Health Services policy (po5310) under Item 8.A is a victory for parental rights. The new language requires advance written notice for health services and a strict five-day notice for any ‘unforeseen invasive physical examination,’ strengthening parental oversight.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Email the Board of Education (contact info on the district website) and attend the October 26th meeting to thank them for this pro-parent update to policy po5310. Public support helps ensure these positive changes are passed and protected.
✅ Why It Matters: Strengthened Parental Rights
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