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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Higley Unified School District (4248). We found 8 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Board Overrules Parental Concerns on ‘Pride’-Affiliated Book
During the last meeting, a board member raised concerns about the book “Elmer” being used with elementary students, noting the publisher markets it as “LGBTQ Pride” material and questioning the lack of parental opt-out. The board majority dismissed these concerns and approved the purchase, prioritizing the book’s message of “acceptance” over parental rights to guide their young children on these topics.
Recommended Action Plan
HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Your vote on Voucher 1005 to dismiss parental concerns about the book “Elmer” was unacceptable. We demand a clear policy that requires parental notification and opt-out for any materials touching on gender identity or sexual orientation, especially in elementary school.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Right to Opt-Out
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Curriculum Purchase from Vendor with SEL Focus
The district is spending $28,510 on “instructional aids” from Edmentum, Inc., a major digital curriculum provider that heavily promotes Social Emotional Learning (SEL) products. This purchase is buried inside a large expense voucher on the consent agenda.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding the $28,510 payment to Edmentum in Voucher Batch 1008, which specific products are being purchased? I demand to review these “instructional aids” to ensure they are focused on academics, not Social Emotional Learning.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $28,510
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague ‘Professional Services’ Contract
The district is paying $6,469.35 to “Educational Services, LLC” for “Professional – Educational Services.” This vague description and generic company name could conceal a contract for an ideological consultant, such as for DEI or SEL training.
Recommended Action Plan
VERIFY THIS VENDOR: Email the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding the $6,469.35 payment to “Educational Services, LLC” in Voucher Batch 1009, who is this vendor and what specific services are being provided? Parents deserve to know who is influencing our schools.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $6,469.35
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Adopting ‘Multi-Tiered’ Behavior System
The district is sending a team for a three-year training series on “Multi-Tiered Behavior Supports” (MTBS), a system often used to implement Social Emotional Learning (SEL). These frameworks can lead to extensive student behavior tracking and interventions without full parental consent.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Email the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 4.12, what specific “positive behavior management practices” will be taught in the MTBS training? Will this program involve student surveys, data collection, or SEL components, and what are the parental notification and opt-out rights?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Ideological Staff Training
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board will receive an overview of “Professional Learning Community” (PLC) work. While PLCs can be for academic collaboration, they are often used to push district-wide ideological initiatives like DEI or SEL to teachers.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘HUSD PLC Board Study Session 9.1.26.pdf’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes or ideological training materials.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Teacher Indoctrination Vector
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is approving staff travel for a “CASE” event. The agenda does not specify what CASE stands for, and it could be an acronym for an organization that promotes ideological agendas in education.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘CASE Flyer.pdf’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to identify this organization and the purpose of the conference.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Travel Costs
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Prioritizes Advanced Math and Core Academics
The board is considering a policy (IHA) to automatically enroll qualified middle school students in advanced math courses, helping to ensure high-achievers aren’t overlooked. The policy preserves parental rights with a clear opt-out and includes proposals to prioritize core academic subjects over non-academic activities.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Email the board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) to strongly support the adoption of Policy IHA. Praise the focus on advanced academics and thank Board Member Anna Van Hoek for her suggestions to protect instructional time for core subjects.
✅ Why It Matters: Academic Excellence
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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Policy Change Boosts Transparency on Taxes and Spending
The board is revising its agenda policy (BEDBA) to prevent tax or fee increases from being hidden on the consent agenda. This change forces a public discussion and separate vote on these critical financial items, increasing transparency and accountability.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THIS WIN: Show up or email the board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) to support the final approval of Policy BEDBA. Thank Board Member Anna Van Hoek for her recommendations to ensure all backup documents are provided, and urge the full board to adopt these changes to protect taxpayers.
✅ Why It Matters: Increased Accountability
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