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Board presses administrators on ParentSquare messaging contract amid one-to-one messaging concerns

School District U-46 Board of Education · April 14, 2026
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Summary

SD U-46 administrators presented a ParentSquare contract for athletics/activities; board members raised concerns about one-to-one coach–student messaging, opt-out processes, message retention, and monitoring. Administrators said the system archives messages, offers AI flagging and translation, and can be configured for one-way or two-way communication.

Administrators recommended a contract with ParentSquare for $82,183.50 to provide messaging and communication services for middle- and high-school athletics and activities. The contract was presented by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Annette Acevedo and Mark Spicone, coordinator of athletics and activities.

Board members pressed staff about the app's one-to-one messaging between coaches and students. A board member said,…

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