Texas mom refuses to sign NDA for child’s school visit, complaint alleges.
A Texas Mom Refuses to Sign Non-Disclosure Agreement to Visit Public School
A Texas mom recently shared her experience of being asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in order to visit her child’s public school. Amber Longacre, a concerned parent, refused to comply with the request, sparking a complaint against the school.
On August 15, Longacre attempted to visit Kitty Hawk Middle School near San Antonio. However, she was approached by several school staff members and a school resource officer who insisted she sign an NDA before entering the premises. Longacre’s lawyer, Janelle Davis, revealed that they were not given the opportunity to discuss the document before being denied entry.
“They were like, ‘Just sign it. What’s the big deal? Just sign it,'” Davis told the New York Post.
Despite the pressure, Longacre stood her ground and refused to sign the NDA.
“There is no way to know how many parents signed the NDA without asking any questions,” Longacre expressed. “I shared my story because I want to encourage other parents to speak up when something seems off.”
Longacre also felt that the school was hiding information from her, leaving her feeling “backed into a corner.” In an attempt to address the issue, she had a meeting with Assistant Superintendent of Operations Joseph Guidry, which she recorded. However, Guidry failed to provide a clear explanation for the NDA’s purpose or its presence in the check-in kiosks at the administration building.
Following the incident, Longacre filed a complaint with the Judson Independent School District regarding the NDA policy. Fortunately, on August 22, the school district informed Longacre that the NDA was no longer required for check-in and acknowledged that it was a default document in the visitor system. As a result, Longacre’s attorney confirmed that they would not pursue legal action since the district removed the NDA and agreed to revoke any previously signed NDAs by parents.
“I am grateful that Judson ISD recognized the error and removed the non-disclosure agreement from their visitor management system, and look forward to a good school year,” Longacre expressed.
Transparency in Public Schools: A Growing Concern
This incident highlights the increasing concern among parents regarding transparency in public schools. With remote learning during the pandemic providing a glimpse into their children’s classrooms, parents have become more vigilant about the information being shared with them.
Parents across the country have raised alarms about schools allegedly hiding sexually explicit curriculum and library content, as well as supporting children’s new gender identities without parental notification. These issues can involve situations where biological boys are allowed to use girls’ bathrooms and locker rooms.
Last year, Texas mothers in Fort Worth were charged over $1,200 to access the public school district’s K-12 curriculum book lists, prompting one of the moms to file a complaint.
Ensuring transparency and open communication between schools and parents is crucial for fostering trust and collaboration in education.
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