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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Antioch CCSD 34. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Ideological Items Hidden on Consent Agenda
The Board is set to approve stipends for “Diversity Clubs” (Item 10.C.3) and new job descriptions embedding SEL-style behavioral frameworks (Item 10.C.2) as part of the bundled “Consent Agenda.” This common tactic is used to pass controversial items without individual discussion or a recorded roll-call vote.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND A VOTE: Email the Board of Education before the meeting (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘I demand that Items 10.C.2 (Job Descriptions) and 10.C.3 (Stipends) be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Parents deserve to hear the Board publicly debate these ideological items.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Bypassing Public Debate
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Lawsuit Funds Earmarked for New SEL Program
The August 11th meeting minutes reveal the district joined a lawsuit against social media companies. The Superintendent stated that any money won will be used to “support a new social-emotional learning program,” creating a pipeline to fund SEL instead of focusing on academic recovery.
Recommended Action Plan
PUT THEM ON NOTICE: Email the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘I see from the August 11 minutes that the district plans to use any funds from the social media lawsuit for a new SEL program. We demand that any recovered funds be used for academic recovery and core subjects, not for expanding social-emotional programming.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Lawsuit Slush Fund for SEL
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Budget Strategy Prioritizes “Equitable Resource Allocation”
The district’s official FY27 Budget submission to the state (Form 50-36) lists “equitable resource allocation for students so that more dollars benefit students in greater need” as a top strategic priority. This is the language of “Equity,” which can lead to unequal treatment of students based on group identity rather than individual need.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND CLARITY: Email the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding the FY27 budget adoption (Item 11.A), please define the strategic priority of “equitable resource allocation.” Will this policy result in resources being distributed to students based on their group identity rather than their individual academic needs?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Academics Replaced by Equity
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Pays for SEL and “Restorative Practices” Vendor
The September check register shows a payment of $9,515.40 to “Safe & Civil Schools,” a vendor known for promoting SEL-aligned “Restorative Practices” which can reduce consequences for student misbehavior. Another payment confirms the use of “The Zones of Regulation,” a specific SEL curriculum for emotional management.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Email the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘I see a $9,515 payment to “Safe & Civil Schools” in the September check register. What specific training or materials were purchased, and is the district implementing “Restorative Practices” that reduce consequences for misbehavior?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $9,515.40
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Taxpayer-Funded “Diversity Clubs” in Multiple Schools
The stipend report under item 10.C.3 reveals the district is paying staff over $6,400 in extra stipends to run “Diversity Clubs” at AUGS, Hillcrest, Oakland, and W.C. Petty schools. These clubs can promote divisive identity politics and function as affinity groups, which may not align with community values.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding the stipends for “Diversity Clubs” in Item 10.C.3, what is the curriculum and what are the activities of these clubs? I demand this item be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a full discussion.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $6,496 in Stipends
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Behavioral Frameworks (PBIS/TBRI) Embedded in Staff Roles
The district is updating job descriptions for paraprofessionals (Item 10.C.2) to require the use of specific behavioral frameworks like PBIS, TBRI, and the Pyramid Model. These systems are often linked to Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and can replace traditional discipline with therapeutic interventions.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE BOARD: Email the Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Pull Item 10.C.2 from the Consent Agenda. What training is provided for PBIS and TBRI, and how are parents informed about these specific behavioral interventions being used with their children?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Entrenching SEL Methodologies
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Item 11.B is an Intergovernmental Agreement with “TrueNorth” for student enrollment. While this is likely for special education services, the full text of the agreement was not included in the provided documents, preventing a full analysis.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item 11.B in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether this agreement with TrueNorth contains mandates for specific SEL, DEI, or other ideological programming for students.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Contract Terms
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