Object to Screens
as Curriculum
PA state law and LMSD Policy 108 give parents the right to formally object to curriculum materials. Board members have repeatedly and publicly called screens curriculum. That means the District must accept objections to that effect, triggering individualized reviews under Policy/AR 108.
This is an attempt to secure an accommodation under the existing District policy and state law. It is not litigation, and it does not carry the weight of a court filing. Each family must submit individually.
Why AR 108 Applies Here
Pennsylvania state law and LMSD Policy 108 allow parents to object to curriculum resource materials. The policy was written for traditional textbooks, but Board members have repeatedly and publicly asserted that the screens are curriculum. That assertion opens the door.
Since Kerry Sautner, Anna Shurak, and others on the Board have made this claim on the record, the District by extension must accept objections to that effect. An AR 108 submission triggers an individualized review of the materials your child is being asked to use.
While the tech clawback is a positive development, with Policies 134 and 137 being repealed and new policies in place, the most direct options for removing children from screens have been eliminated. The AR 108 mechanism is the remaining path for individual families seeking relief.
Two Templates, Two Approaches
Select the template that fits your situation. Both are formal AR 108 objections. The difference is in scope.
Full Screen Removal
For those who seek a complete removal from screens in favor of traditional analog instruction across all subjects. This template objects to online textbooks, dynamic software platforms, and LMS platforms on the grounds of developmental health, eyestrain, and instructional efficacy. The focus is on the delivery model.
Download Cohort AUninspected Content Objection
A more tailored objection targeting uninspected, dynamic content. AR 108 Attachment A anticipates that a parent would cite a specific page or passage from a textbook. This template takes a different approach: the objection is based on the fact that you cannot review this content, and therefore you do not know what your child is learning.
Download Cohort BSteps to File Your Objection
Download and complete the template
Choose Cohort A or Cohort B above. The template must be fully filled out with your own personal details before submission. Do not submit a blank or partially completed form.
Use the correct subject line
In your email, use this exact format for the subject line, replacing [Student Name] with your child's full name:
Request two things in the body of your email
Per AR 108, include a request for: (1) confirmation of receipt, and (2) that alternative paper-based assignments be given to your child while the review process is pending.
Send to these recipients
Send your email to the following recipients. Include your building principal as well.
Email Recipients
What to Expect
AR 108 is a formal policy process. Your submission puts the District on notice that you are objecting to specific curriculum materials on defined grounds. The policy requires the District to acknowledge the objection and conduct an individualized review.
This is not a fast path. The review process takes time, and the outcome depends on how the District responds. Requesting paper-based alternatives while the review is pending is explicitly permitted under the policy, and you should make that request in your submission.
If you have questions about the templates or the process, connect with other families through our community channels. You are not doing this alone.