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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming LAREDO ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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5-Year Deal to Share Student Health Data with State Agency
The district is considering a 5-year agreement with the Department of State Health Services for in-school dental clinics. This “Smiles in Schools” program will collect and share students’ private health and educational records (PHI/FERPA) with the state government, expanding the school’s mission beyond education.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Laredo ISD Board (see district website for contact info): ‘Regarding the “Smiles in Schools” MOU, what specific student data will be shared with the state, and how can parents opt-out of this data collection? This 5-year agreement needs stronger privacy protections before approval.’
💰 Impact: Student Data Sharing
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Vague ‘Road Ready’ Deal with Municipal Court
The board is discussing a partnership with the City of Laredo Municipal Court for a “Laredo Road Ready Initiative.” No documents are attached, so parents and taxpayers cannot know what student data will be shared or what obligations the district is accepting.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the Laredo ISD Board (see district website for contact info): ‘Please publish the proposed MOU with the Municipal Court for the “Road Ready Initiative” before any vote. Taxpayers deserve to see the details of this partnership.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Data Sharing
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District Tracking Student Flu Vaccination Rates
The Health Services department is presenting data on student flu vaccination rates across the district. The presentation notes 18-year-old students can consent for themselves, raising questions about the school’s role in promoting medical procedures and tracking private health data.
Response
ASK FOR CLARITY: Contact the Laredo ISD Board (see district website for contact info): ‘Regarding the Health Services presentation, what is the district’s policy on parental notification when an 18-year-old student consents to a medical procedure on campus? What is the purpose of tracking district-wide vaccination rates?’
💰 Impact: Student Medical Privacy
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