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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Santa Monica-Malibu Unified. We found 8 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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New Dress Code Policy Based on “Gender Identity”
Under Consent Item G.5.i, the board is revising the student dress code (BP 5132) to state that students cannot be prohibited from dressing “in a manner consistent with their gender identity or gender expression.” This policy forces the district to affirm a child’s chosen gender identity through their clothing choices, potentially without parental knowledge or consent, and undermines the biological reality of sex.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: We need every available parent at this meeting. Contact the Board via the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Vote NO on Consent Item G.5.i. The proposed changes to BP 5132 violate parental rights by inserting gender ideology into the dress code. The district must not socially transition children without parental consent.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Parental Authority
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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Outside Group to Provide On-Campus Therapy to Students
The district is approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the “Social & Emotional Wellness Initiative” to provide individual therapy, crisis support, and group counseling on campus. This creates a school-based mental health clinic, potentially allowing students to receive therapeutic services without direct parental consent or presence for each session.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand to speak on Consent Item G.1.iii. Ask the board: ‘Under what specific circumstances can a student receive therapy or counseling from the Social & Emotional Wellness Initiative without a parent being notified and consenting beforehand?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Spending $46k on “Portrait of a Graduate” Consultants
The district is paying two separate consultants a total of $46,750 to develop a “Portrait of a Graduate” (POG). These programs are often used to embed Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and DEI competencies into graduation requirements, replacing a focus on core academic knowledge with subjective social values.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Consent Item G.1.i, I demand the ‘Portrait of a Graduate’ contracts with Marlon J. Syles, Jr. and Jessica L. Huizenga be pulled for a full discussion. Parents must be involved in defining what a successful graduate looks like, and it must be centered on academic excellence.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $46,750
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Paying $41k for “Restorative” Discipline Training
The district is paying Mooiman Consulting $41,398 for “Restorative PBIS” training, funded by a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) grant. This approach often replaces traditional discipline with therapeutic-style interventions, reducing consequences for misbehavior and undermining classroom order and student safety.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘I demand Consent Item G.1.i, the contract with Mooiman Consulting, be pulled for a separate discussion and vote. What are the metrics for success for ‘Restorative PBIS’ and how does it impact student safety and academic time?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $41,398 (MTSS Grant)
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Public Comment Limited to Six Minutes Total Per Person
The board’s public comment rules, detailed in section F, limit each person to a total of six minutes of speaking time for the entire meeting, covering all agenda and non-agenda items combined. This severely restricts the ability of parents to address multiple important issues and is a tactic to limit public input and accountability.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND YOUR RIGHT TO SPEAK: Contact the Board via the District Office (see Official Agenda link): ‘The six-minute total time limit for public comment under Item F is an unacceptable restriction on parental speech. We demand the board revise its rules to allow for adequate public input on each distinct issue affecting our children.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Parents’ Voice Silenced
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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“Restorative Justice” Added to Bullying Policy
The revised bullying policy in Consent Item G.5.i introduces “restorative justice practice” for incidents of racist bullying. These approaches often reduce accountability for perpetrators and focus on group therapy sessions instead of clear consequences, which can make schools less safe for victims.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Pull the revised BP 5131.2 from Consent Item G.5.i for a full discussion. Parents need to understand how ‘restorative justice’ will be implemented and how it ensures accountability for bullies.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Accountability
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Approves $206k Student Attendance Tracking System
The district is paying $68,800 for year two of a $206,400 three-year contract with SchoolStatus, LLC for attendance management software. This system enables deep analysis and tracking of student attendance, contributing to the surveillance infrastructure used to monitor students and families under the guise of addressing “chronic absenteeism.”
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Consent Item G.1.ii, what specific student and family data is collected by SchoolStatus, LLC, who is it shared with, and for how long is it retained? Parents have a right to know the extent of student surveillance.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $206,400 (3-year total)
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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K-2 Reading Screener Uses Student Data for University Research
The district is approving training for the UCSF Multitudes K-2 Reading Difficulties Risk Screener. The terms and conditions, included in the agenda, state that Multitudes may use “de-identified Student Data for research purposes,” meaning your child’s performance data is being harvested for university research without your direct consent.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Consent Item G.1.viii, I want to know the exact process for opting my child out of having their data used for research by UCSF Multitudes. Parents must have control over their children’s data.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Data
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