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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Puget Sound Educational Service District 121. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Admits to Lobbying Congress on Federal Rules and Funding
The “Government Relations Report” under Item 5.C explicitly details the district’s federal lobbying priorities, including pushing for more federal funding and opposing proposed changes to Head Start regulations. The district admits to sharing its concerns “directly with our congressional delegation” and is organizing staff to submit public comments, using public resources to influence federal policy.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: The district is using our tax dollars to lobby the federal government. Sign up for public comment for the Sept 16 meeting: ‘The Board’s job is to educate our children, not to lobby Congress. Cease all taxpayer-funded political advocacy immediately and focus on academic excellence.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Item 5.B on the agenda is “2026 Federal Legislative Position Papers,” but the actual position papers are not attached for public review. This suggests the board is preparing to take official stances on federal laws, using district resources for political lobbying, without full transparency to parents.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes. If the district is taking positions on federal law, parents have a right to see the details before the meeting.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Funds Private Foundation to Act as ‘Pass-Through’ for Grants
The district is giving $145,000 to the “Learning Communities Foundation” (LCF), a private 501c3, to cover its operating costs. The LCF’s stated purpose includes acting as a “fiscal agent for pass-through funding” and a “corporate fundraising partnership,” which can obscure the source and ideological strings of grants funneled into the district.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Email the Board (contact info on district website) regarding Item 5.A: ‘Why are taxpayer dollars funding a private foundation’s overhead? We demand a full public accounting of all grants received and distributed by the LCF, including the original donors and any attached conditions.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $145,000 (District Funds)
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Superintendent Goals Prioritize ‘Student Mental Health’
The Superintendent’s goals for the year under Item 4.B include a priority to “help districts and families and students address student and youth mental health.” This broad goal often serves as an entry point for school-based mental health services, screenings, and SEL curriculum that can operate without direct parental consent.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on district website) regarding Item 4.B: ‘What specific programs, screenings, or vendors will be used to address the Superintendent’s “mental health” goal? Parents must have full transparency and the right to opt-in, not opt-out, of any mental health services for their children.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: School-Based Mental Health Services
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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DEI Metrics Used in District Hiring Report
The district’s Human Resources report, part of Consent Agenda Item 2.A, includes a column tracking whether new hires and departing employees “Represent Diversity.” This shows that DEI metrics are an established part of the district’s staffing and reporting process.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: This is a low-level indicator that DEI is embedded in HR. Track for future policies that create hiring quotas or preferences based on identity.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Ideological Hiring Metrics
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