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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Whittier Union High. We found 9 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Unqualified Teachers Assigned to “Ethnic Studies”
Resolution 2627-07, buried in the consent agenda, allows teachers to be assigned to subjects outside their credentialed area. This includes a Music teacher assigned to teach “Ethnic Studies” and a PE teacher assigned to teach “Global Issues, Ethnic Studies,” raising serious concerns about academic rigor and ideological bias in these sensitive subjects.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a serious issue. Email the Board (contact info on district website) and sign up for public comment: ‘Item 13.19 is unacceptable. Why are you assigning teachers with no credentials in the subject to teach something as controversial as Ethnic Studies? We demand teachers who are experts in their fields, not activists filling a slot.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Academic Integrity
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The district is paying “California Consulting, Inc.” $66,000 to write grants. These firms often specialize in securing federal and state grants that come with ideological strings attached, such as mandatory DEI or Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘California Consulting, Inc. 26-27.pdf’ attached to Item 13.03 in the Official Agenda (linked above). DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board: ‘Regarding Item 13.03, what types of grants will California Consulting pursue, and will the board commit to rejecting any funds that mandate specific ideological curricula like SEL or DEI?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $66,000 (Potential Ideological Strings)
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Teacher Training in “Ethnic Studies” Academy
The district is sending a teacher to the “Sal Castro Academy” for an entire school year, funded by “Ethnic Studies Funds.” Ethnic Studies programs often contain politically charged, non-academic content that can promote division among students.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 13.02, what is the curriculum of the Sal Castro Academy? Parents have a right to know what ideological training our teachers are receiving with district funds.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Politicized Teacher Training
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is approving a long-term MOU (through 2031) for the “Californians For All College Corps Program,” an initiative from the Governor’s office. These state-led “service” programs can sometimes prioritize political activism over genuine career development for students.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘RHCC CFACCP 26-31.pdf’ attached to Item 13.15 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to determine the specific activities and partners involved in this program.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Student Time & Influence
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is approving a multi-year (2026-2029) MOU with “Spirit Awakening Foundation” for an after-school mentoring program. The nature of this “mentoring” is undefined, and such programs can be vehicles for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) or other ideological content.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Spirit Awakening Foundation 26-29.pdf’ attached to Item 13.03 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the content of this ‘mentoring’ program.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed SEL Content
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vendor with Potential SEL Components
The district is spending $26,259.15 on “Summit K12,” a vendor that provides literacy programs. While focused on academics, some of their materials are known to incorporate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) concepts.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding purchase order 27-01054 to Summit K12, can the district confirm whether this purchase includes Social Emotional Learning materials? Parents must be able to review all SEL curriculum and have the right to opt their children out.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $26,259.15
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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“Equity” Embedded in Financial Policy
A routine resolution to authorize signatures on financial documents explicitly includes the goal of maintaining “fiscal responsibility for the District with a lens toward equity of resources and programs.” This embeds the controversial concept of “equity” (equal outcomes) rather than “equality” (equal opportunity) into the district’s core financial mission.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: This shows the district is embedding ‘equity’ language into its foundational policies. Note this for future reference when budget decisions are made.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Ideology in Finance
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| ALERT (LEVEL 2) |
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Ideological Land Acknowledgment
The board opens its meeting with a “Land Acknowledgment” statement, including the political claim that the land is “unceded territory.” This is a practice often linked to DEI initiatives that can shift focus from academics to political and historical grievances.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: This is low-level ideological signaling. Track if this language begins to appear in curriculum or school policies.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Focus on Grievance
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 4) |
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Public Hearing on Textbook Sufficiency
The board is holding a required public hearing and passing a resolution to certify that every student has sufficient standards-aligned textbooks for core subjects. This public process provides a key opportunity for parents to ensure the district is meeting its basic academic obligations.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: This is our chance to hold them accountable. Show up to the public hearing on Item 14.06 to thank the board for following this important public process and get their commitment to academic sufficiency on the record.
✅ Why It Matters: Parental Vigilance
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