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📍 Drive to RAMIREZ CSD Office   📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming RAMIREZ CSD agenda. There are 2 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
ALERT (LEVEL 4)
Requires Verification

Undisclosed “LIFT Grant” Under Discussion
📅 Scheduled Action
The superintendent is scheduled to discuss a “LIFT Grant.” The source, total dollar amount, and conditions of this grant are not disclosed in the agenda, creating a risk of the district accepting funds with long-term ideological or financial strings attached that local taxpayers will have to fund permanently.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item V.B, please provide the public with the full application and terms for the LIFT Grant. Taxpayers must know what strings are attached before the district proceeds.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Federal/State Strings
ALERT (LEVEL 3)
Requires Verification

“DEI” Committee Discussion on Agenda
📅 Scheduled Action
The superintendent will report on the District Educational Improvement Committee (DEIC). While these committees are state-mandated, the “DEI” acronym signals a risk that it could be used to introduce controversial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives into district policy on the taxpayer’s dime.
Response

MONITOR: Ask the board during public comment: ‘Regarding Item V.A, what specific topics will the DEIC be focused on this year, and how can parents review the committee’s materials and recommendations before they are brought for a vote?’

💰 Impact: Potential for Ideological Spending
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