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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Rosemead Elementary. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Massive 131% Increase in Undisclosed Consulting Budget
The district’s financial report shows the budget for “Professional/Consulting Services” is set to explode by 131%, from $3 million to over $7 million next year. The district has not disclosed which consultants or services this massive increase will fund, potentially hiding spending on DEI, SEL, or other ideological programs.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask: ‘Regarding the Unaudited Actuals Report (Item XVIII.A), please provide a detailed breakdown of the vendors and services included in the 131% budget increase for “Professional/Consulting Services and Operating Expenditures” (Object Codes 5800-5899). Parents deserve to know where this $4 million increase is going before it is spent.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $4M Increase, Purpose Undisclosed
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Federal COVID Grant with Potential Strings Attached
The district’s financial report reveals a balance of $407,960 from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) for the “State Preschool Program.” These federal grants often come with mandates for specific social-emotional or equity-based programming that can bypass parental input.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask: ‘Regarding the Unaudited Actuals Report (Item XVIII.A), what specific programmatic requirements, including any related to curriculum, data collection, or equity initiatives, were mandated by the acceptance of the $407,960 in ARP funds for the State Preschool Program (Resource Code 5066)?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $407,960 (Federal Strings Attached)
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Over $1.3 Million in “Expanded Learning” Funds
The district’s financial report shows a restricted balance of over $1.37 million for the “Expanded Learning Opportunities Program” (ELO-P). While sounding academic, these state-funded programs are frequently used to introduce Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and other non-academic, values-based content into the school day.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask: ‘Regarding the Unaudited Actuals Report (Item XVIII.A), what specific curriculum and activities are funded by the $1.37 million in the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (Resource Code 2600)? Is there a Social Emotional Learning component, and what is the parental review and opt-out process?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $1.37M for Potential SEL
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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New Rules Allow Remote Board Member Participation
The district is adopting procedures under state law (AB 2449) that allow board members to participate and vote in meetings remotely for “just causes.” This can reduce direct, in-person accountability to parents and make it harder for the public to engage with their elected officials.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: Email the Board of Trustees via the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘We are concerned that the new remote participation rules under AB 2449 will reduce board accountability. We urge you to use this option sparingly and prioritize in-person governance to ensure you remain accessible to the parents you represent.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Board Accountability
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