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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for West Sioux Comm School District. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District to Hire External ‘Messaging’ Firm for $21,600/Year
Under Item V.F, the administration recommends hiring Green Hills AEA for ‘communications services’ at a cost of $1,800 per month. This contract is for professional ‘district messaging,’ ‘community engagement,’ and ‘branding,’ which can be used to manage the public narrative and sideline parent concerns.
Recommended Action Plan
Email the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘Regarding Item V.F, I oppose spending $21,600 a year on a PR firm. That money should be spent in the classroom, not on managing parents. Please vote NO on the Green Hills AEA communications contract.’
💰 Impact: $21,600 per year
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District Renews Student Software Subscription
Hidden in the invoice list is a $2,942.50 renewal for ‘Quizizz Inc.’, a student-facing instructional software. The district has not provided public evidence that this program produces academic gains or detailed how much daily screen time it adds for students, replacing direct instruction.
Recommended Action Plan
Email the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘Before approving the invoice for Quizizz Inc., please publish the independent, non-vendor-supplied evidence that this software improves academic outcomes and state the total daily screen time it adds for a typical student.’
💰 Impact: $2,942.50
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| ALERT (LEVEL 2) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Item V.C is for a ‘Transportation Agreement with Unity Christian’. The text of this agreement was referenced in the agenda but not provided for public review, preventing parents from seeing the terms of this partnership with a private school.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item V.C in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the details of the transportation agreement with a private school.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Terms
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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WIN: District Prioritizes ‘Science of Reading’ and Phonics
The Elementary Principal’s Report (Item VI.B.3) confirms the district is focusing on effective, evidence-based reading instruction. Staff are receiving ‘LETRS training’ and piloting new curricula explicitly aligned with the ‘Science of Reading,’ ensuring a strong foundation in phonics and foundational skills.
How to Lock It In
Show up to thank the Board for prioritizing proven reading instruction. Email the Elementary Principal and Superintendent (see district website for contacts): ‘Thank you for your commitment to the Science of Reading and LETRS training. We fully support this focus on academic excellence.’
✅ Why It Matters: Return to Academics
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WIN: Board to Adopt Policy Protecting Religious Expression
Under Item VI.C, the Board is conducting a first reading of a new policy on ‘Religious Expression.’ By adopting the state’s model policy, the district is taking a proactive step to protect the First Amendment rights of students, ensuring their freedom of religious expression is respected.
How to Lock It In
Email the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘I strongly support the adoption of the new Policy 107 on Religious Expression. Thank you for taking action to protect the constitutional rights of our students.’
✅ Why It Matters: Constitutional Rights
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