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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Buellton Union Elementary. We found 8 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Final Vote on Secret Board Policies
The board is scheduled for a final vote on an unspecified list of board policies under item XII.F, ‘2nd Reading of Board Policies.’ The actual policies being voted on are not named or attached to the agenda, making public review impossible before they become district rules.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a final vote on unknown policies. Email the Board of Trustees (see district website for contacts): ‘I demand Item XII.F be removed from the agenda until the full text of all policies under consideration is published for public review. We will not accept a vote on secret policies.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 10) |
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Contract with Psychological Services Firm Hidden in Consent Agenda
Item XIII.A.6.b is an MOU with ‘ERA Psychological Services, Inc.’ This agreement, buried in a bundled vote, could authorize psychological evaluations, mental health screenings, or other services for students without direct, case-by-case parental consent. The actual contract is not attached.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Superintendent and Board (see district website for contacts): ‘Pull Item XIII.A.6.b from the Consent Agenda for a full discussion. Parents have a right to know if this contract with ERA Psychological Services allows for student mental health services without our explicit consent.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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New Board Policies Introduced Without Public Disclosure
Under item XII.E, the board will hold a ‘1st Reading’ of new policies. However, the agenda does not list the names, numbers, or text of these policies. This prevents parents from knowing what is being introduced into the rule-making process.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND DISCLOSURE: Email the Board of Trustees (see district website for contacts): ‘Item XII.E, the First Reading of Board Policies, must be postponed until the full text of the proposed policies is made public. What are you trying to pass without parental review?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Lack of Transparency
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Seeking Federal Grants With Potential Ideological Strings
The district is applying for federal Title I, II, III, and IV funds via the Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS) under item XII.D. These federal grants often require the adoption of specific DEI or SEL-aligned programs, but the application detailing these commitments is not available for review.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The file for Item XII.D was not provided. Contact the district office: ‘Please provide the full Consolidated Application (CARS) for public review. Parents must see what programmatic commitments are being made in exchange for federal Title I, II, III, and IV funds.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $116,434 (Federal Strings Attached)
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Third-Party Medical Review of Student Treatment Plans
Item XIII.A.4 on the consent agenda is an agreement with ‘Medical Billing Technologies’ for a doctor to review student treatment plans. This gives an outside for-profit company access to sensitive student medical information. The actual agreement and its privacy protections are not attached.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Superintendent (see district website for contacts): ‘Pull Item XIII.A.4 from the Consent Agenda. Parents need to see the full agreement with Medical Billing Technologies and understand their data privacy policies before any vote.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Student Medical Privacy
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Teacher Training Schedule Includes DEI & SEL Concepts
The Professional Development calendar, presented under item X.C, includes sessions for an ‘Inclusion Network’ and ‘Deescalation Strategies.’ These are often entry points for introducing controversial DEI, Critical Race Theory, and Restorative Justice practices to teachers.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Email the Superintendent (see district website for contacts): ‘Regarding the Professional Development calendar (Item X.C), what specific curriculum and materials are used for the ‘Inclusion Network’ and ‘Deescalation Strategies’ trainings? Are these materials available for parental review?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Classroom Indoctrination
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Vision Embeds Social Emotional Learning
The district’s official Vision and Mission statement, presented under item IV.D and included in attachments, explicitly states a core value is a curriculum that includes ‘social emotional skills.’ This codifies Social Emotional Learning (SEL) as a district priority, shifting focus and resources from core academics.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR: The district has formally adopted SEL ideology. Watch how this ‘vision’ is used to justify new programs, vendors, and curriculum choices. This is the foundation they will build on.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Replacing Academics
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Personnel Stipends on Consent Agenda
Item XIII.A.3 asks for approval of a ‘Personnel Action Form with BUSD Stipends’ but does not include the document. This vague item on the bundled consent agenda could be used to approve extra pay for staff running ideological programs like ‘affinity groups’ or ‘equity teams’ without public discussion.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The document for Item XIII.A.3 is missing. Contact the district office: ‘Please provide the Personnel Action Form for public review. Parents deserve to know the purpose and amount of all taxpayer-funded stipends before they are approved.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Stipend
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