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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Westside Union Elementary. We found 9 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Approving $18,000 for SEL Staff Training
A purchase order under the consent agenda (Item XI.B.d) reveals an $18,000 contract with ‘All It Takes,’ an organization that provides Social Emotional Learning (SEL) training. This is how SEL gets into the classroom — by training teachers in psychological techniques that replace academics with a focus on feelings and social engineering.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND A VOTE: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘I demand PO# PO2W-65102-0000544-270000000432-1 for ‘All It Takes’ be pulled from the consent agenda for a full discussion and a roll-call vote. We must stop funding programs that prioritize social engineering over academic excellence.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $18,000
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Seeks Waiver for Failing to Fund Classrooms
The district has failed to meet the state-mandated 60% minimum for spending on classroom teachers and supplies, falling short by 2.82% (Item XV.C). They are now asking for an exemption to avoid a nearly $3.5 million penalty. This means millions of dollars that should have gone to your child’s education went to administration or other expenses instead.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is about priorities. Sign up for public comment on Item XV.C and ask the board: ‘Where did the millions of dollars go that should have been spent in the classroom? We demand a full accounting before you approve this waiver.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $3.49M Penalty
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Secret ‘Governance’ Discussion Scheduled with No Details
The agenda includes a ‘Discussion Item’ on ‘Governance’ (Item XII) with no description, no attachments, and no explanation of what will be discussed. This lack of transparency is a major red flag, as it could be used to introduce last-minute changes to board rules, public comment, or parental oversight without any public warning.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Show up and use public comment to ask: ‘What specific topics will be covered under Discussion Item XII, Governance? The public has a right to know what you are discussing before the meeting, not after you’ve already made decisions.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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New $45,000 Google Contract Raises Student Data Privacy Questions
The district is spending $45,136 on Google Workspace student licenses (Item XI.B.d), creating digital profiles for our children. This technology allows for the potential collection of vast amounts of student data, from documents to search history, without clear policies on who owns that data and how it’s used.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Email the Superintendent (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding PO# PO2W-65102-0000544-270000000446-1, who owns the student data collected by Google? Please provide the specific parental opt-out form for this data collection before the vote.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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New District Social Media Policy Introduced Without Public Text
The board is holding a final reading to approve a new social media policy, BP/AR 1114 (Item XIII.A), but the text of the policy has not been included in the public agenda. These policies are often used to silence parents who are critical of the district online or to punish teachers who don’t toe the party line. We must see the text before it’s approved.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item XIII.A attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see the policy text. If it restricts parent or staff speech, email the Board immediately: ‘Table the vote on BP/AR 1114 until the public has had adequate time to review the language.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Right to Speak Out
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Contract with National School Counselor Association (ASCA)
The district is paying the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) for ‘coaching’ under the guise of a ‘Well Rounded Education’ program (Item XI.B.d). ASCA is a primary driver of SEL and gender ideology in schools, training counselors to act as therapists and activists, often keeping students’ mental health and gender identity issues secret from parents.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Superintendent and Board (contact info on district website): ‘Pull PO# PO2W-65102-0000544-270000000430-1 from the Consent Agenda. What are the specific materials ASCA will use to ‘coach’ our staff, and does this training instruct counselors to hide information from parents?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $3,525
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District Spending Funds on Gender Neutral Restroom Signs
Under the ‘Purchase Orders’ section of the consent agenda (Item XI.B.d), the district is spending money on ‘Gender Neutral Restroom Signs.’ This confirms the administration is implementing policies that erase distinctions between boys’ and girls’ private spaces, often without a specific board vote on the policy itself.
Recommended Action Plan
Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding PO# PO3W-65102-0000447-270000000101-1 in the consent agenda, what specific board policy authorizes the installation of gender-neutral restrooms? Parents have a right to expect privacy and safety for their children in school bathrooms.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $107.19
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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District Cancels Workshop for New School Board Candidates
The board is voting to cancel a previously scheduled orientation workshop for new board candidates (Item XI.C). This makes it harder for parent-backed challengers to get up to speed on district procedures, which can protect incumbents and the status quo from accountability.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: This action discourages new leadership. Keep an eye on how the board treats new members and public input moving forward.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Accountability
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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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WIN: Board Affirms Sufficient Textbooks for All Students
The board is holding a public hearing and passing Resolution 27-03 to formally certify that every student in the district has sufficient textbooks and instructional materials for the school year. This is a positive act of transparency and accountability that ensures our schools are focused on core academics.
How to Lock It In
Show up to thank the Board for their diligence on Item XIII.B. This puts on the public record that they are meeting their basic obligations to our kids and sets a standard for other districts to follow.
✅ Why It Matters: Focus on Academics
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