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📍 Drive to SANTA MARIA ISD Office   📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming SANTA MARIA ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)
Requires Verification

Vague Instructional Resources Contract
📅 Scheduled Action
The board is approving services from Region One ESC for ‘Library Services and Instructional Resources Department – Certified School Librarian Support’ via the Consent Agenda. Without specific details on the instructional resources being provided, taxpayers cannot ensure these services are free from ideological content or unnecessary expenses.
Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘I demand Consent Agenda Item 5 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to see the specific instructional resources being approved.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed (Ideological Content Risk)
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Vague Compensation Plan Amendment
📅 Scheduled Action
The board plans to amend the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan. Without specific details on the proposed changes, taxpayers cannot understand the financial impact on salaries, benefits, and the overall district budget, which directly affects property tax burdens.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Action Agenda Item 1, what are the specific changes proposed in the Compensation Plan Amendment, and what is the projected financial impact?’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed (Potential Higher Taxes)
ALERT (LEVEL 4)
Requires Verification

Unspecified Professional Development Plan
📅 Scheduled Action
The district is applying for a Bilingual Education Exception, which includes a ‘comprehensive professional development plan.’ Without public access to the details of this plan, parents cannot ensure that the training aligns with educational goals and does not introduce ideological content or unnecessary consultant costs.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Action Agenda Item 1 under Professional Learning, please publish the ‘comprehensive professional development plan’ for public review before the vote.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed (Consultant Creep)
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