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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for PASADENA ISD. We found 9 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Ideological Books Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board is attempting to approve a massive list of new library books by hiding it on the consent agenda. The list includes activist materials on topics like “Pride,” “Racism,” “Unconscious Bias,” and gender identity, including a book about a non-binary saber-toothed tiger, aimed at young students.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: Demand the board pull Item VI.4 from the Consent Agenda for a full review and vote. Email the board at board@pasadenaisd.org: ‘Parents, not activists, should decide what’s in our school libraries. Vote NO on the library list in Item VI.4 until every controversial book is removed.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Innocence
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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District Accepts $2M Grant to Teach Parenting
The district is accepting a $2,000,000 federal grant for “21st Century Community Learning Centers.” The grant funds after-school programs but also includes providing “parenting and enrichment activities for their families,” positioning the school to instruct parents on how to raise their own children.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the board at board@pasadenaisd.org: ‘Regarding Item VIII.10, what specific “parenting activities” will be funded with this $2M federal grant? We do not authorize the district to use our schools to teach parenting. Vote NO until the board provides a full list of vendors and curriculum.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $2,000,000 (Federal Strings Attached)
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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District Pays $583,000 for “Wrap-Around” Services
The district approved a massive $583,000 payment to “Communities in Schools,” an organization that provides “wrap-around” services. These programs often function as a Trojan horse for school-based clinics and social services that operate without direct parental oversight, encroaching on family responsibilities.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND OVERSIGHT: Email the board at board@pasadenaisd.org: ‘The $583,000 payment to Communities in Schools (found in Consent Agenda Item VI.3 attachments) is a huge expense for non-academic services. What specific services are being provided, and what is the parental consent and opt-out process for students to participate?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $583,000
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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New “College” Course Is SEL in Disguise
The board is approving a new “College Transition” course that is packed with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) concepts. The official course description lists “stress management,” “personal wellness,” and “learning styles” as key skills, effectively turning an academic credit into a group therapy session.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Email the board at board@pasadenaisd.org: ‘Item VIII.6, the “College Transition” course, is an SEL-focused class, not a true academic course. We want our children learning math and history, not “personal wellness” on the taxpayer’s dime. Vote NO on this course.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Replacing Academics with Therapy
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Sending Delegates to Anti-Parent Lobbying Group
The board is appointing voting delegates to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly. TASB is a powerful lobbying group that frequently uses taxpayer money to oppose parental rights legislation, school choice, and academic transparency bills in Austin.
Recommended Action Plan
PUT THEM ON NOTICE: Email the board at board@pasadenaisd.org: ‘Regarding Item XI.3, your delegates to the TASB Assembly must represent the parents of this district. We expect them to vote against any TASB Advocacy Agenda items that undermine parental rights or promote ideological agendas.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Spends $75K on “Equity” College Advisors
The district is paying $75,000 for the “Advise TX” program, which places “near-peer” advisors in schools to help “low-income, first-generation and underrepresented students” get to college. This equity-focused approach can lead to ideological mentorship and guidance based on group identity rather than individual merit.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FOR OVERSIGHT: Email the board at board@pasadenaisd.org: ‘Regarding the Advise TX contract (Item VIII.5), what training do these “near-peer” advisors receive? Parents must have the right to review all advising materials to ensure they are free from political or social agendas.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $75,000 (Federal Funds)
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Pays Known SEL Vendor CharacterStrong
Buried in the financial reports is a payment of $1,595.30 to CharacterStrong LLC. CharacterStrong is a well-known vendor that sells Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum, which often replaces traditional academics with emotion-focused exercises.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Email the board at board@pasadenaisd.org: ‘The payment to CharacterStrong LLC in the financial reports (Consent Agenda Item VI.3) is for SEL curriculum. Which schools are using this material, and was parental consent obtained before implementation?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $1,595.30
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Settles Formal Grievance with Parent
The board is voting to approve a settlement agreement with a parent who filed a formal “FNG” grievance. While the details are confidential, this shows that a parent’s complaint was serious enough to go through the entire formal process, forcing the district to settle.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR: This settlement (Item XI.1) is a sign that the district’s policies are creating conflict with parents. We need to watch for patterns of parent complaints and demand the district address the root causes, not just pay to make them go away.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Settlement
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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“Wellness” Spotlight Signals Focus on Student Monitoring
The “Digital Innovation and Wellness Spotlight” presentation features a “Behavior Response Team Coordinator.” The term “Wellness” is often a euphemism for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and data collection on student attitudes and beliefs, while “Behavior Response” teams can create surveillance systems for non-academic issues.
Recommended Action Plan
PAY ATTENTION: This presentation (Item VIII.1) signals the district’s direction. Attend the meeting or watch the recording to understand what “Wellness” and “Behavior Response” will mean for your child’s privacy and data.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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