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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Torrance Unified. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Hiding Controversial Items in the Consent Agenda
The board is bundling multiple concerning items, including a new “Ethnic Literature” course, mental health vendor contracts, and new counseling materials, into a single “consent” vote. This tactic is used to pass potentially controversial policies without public discussion or a separate vote.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘I demand that items 12.7, 14.5, 15.1, and 16.3 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Parents deserve to hear the Board debate these items publicly before you vote.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Adopting “PEERS” Social Skills Training Materials
The district is adopting “PEERS” supplemental materials and training for school counselors (Item 16.3). While framed as social skills, this is a form of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) that can be used to reshape student attitudes and beliefs on sensitive topics.
Recommended Action Plan
PARENTS REVIEW FIRST: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Parents must be allowed to review all “PEERS” training and supplemental materials under Item 16.3 before they are approved. We will not approve a black box of SEL materials for our children.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Social Emotional Learning
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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New “Ethnic Literature” Course Proposed
The district is approving a new high school elective called “California Ethnic Literature” (Item 15.1). While the title is neutral, these courses are often used to introduce divisive social and political theories instead of focusing on literary merit.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The course outline was not attached. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Before approving Item 15.1, parents demand to see the full course outline, syllabus, and required reading list for the proposed California Ethnic Literature elective.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Replacing Academics
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Contract with Youth Addiction/Mental Health Center
The district is contracting with Thelma McMillen Center, an external provider of teen addiction and mental health services, for a “Futures Program” (Item 14.5). This creates a pathway for school-based mental health interventions that may operate outside of direct parental oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 14.5, what is the cost of the contract with Thelma McMillen Center? What specific services will be provided to students, and what is the exact parental consent and notification process before a student participates?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed (Verify Vendor)
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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“World Mental Health Day” Proclamation
The board is adopting a resolution for “World Mental Health Day” (Item 12.7). While a proclamation seems harmless, it signals a focus that often leads to implementing invasive mental health screenings, climate surveys, and SEL programs without parental consent.
Recommended Action Plan
PUT UP GUARDRAILS: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 12.7, I support student well-being, but this focus must not lead to universal mental health screenings or data collection without explicit, opt-in parental consent. Please confirm the district’s policy on this.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Vague “Girls’ Positivity Club” at Middle School
The agenda lists an after-school “Girls’ Positivity Club” at Hull Middle School with no details (Item 14.3). Vague names like this can sometimes hide SEL, “affinity group,” or gender ideology programming.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: Email the principal of Hull Middle School: ‘I’m interested in the new Girls’ Positivity Club (Item 14.3). Can you please provide the curriculum or a summary of the topics that will be discussed?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed
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