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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Saugus Union. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Expands Panorama Data-Mining Contract
Under Consent Item III.D.4, the district is increasing its contract with Panorama Education by $36,966.96, bringing the total to $391,355.76. Panorama is a data-mining firm that tracks students’ ‘social-emotional learning (SEL),’ behavior, and attitudes through surveys and data dashboards, creating detailed psychological profiles on your child without your consent.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a massive data-mining operation hidden on the consent agenda. Email the Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘I demand Consent Item III.D.4 be pulled for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. We do not consent to psychological profiling of our children. Vote NO on the Panorama contract expansion.’
💰 Impact: $391,355.76
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Proposes Vague ‘Discriminatory Bias’ Policy
Under Item VI.B, a proposed update to Policy 5145.3 introduces language from a new state law (AB 715) that prohibits instruction promoting ‘discriminatory bias.’ This vague term is not clearly defined and could be used to shut down legitimate classroom discussion on sensitive topics by labeling it as ‘bias,’ even if no harm is shown.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND CLARITY: This is a first reading, the time to act is now. Email the Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Regarding Item VI.B and Policy 5145.3, how will the district define ‘discriminatory bias’? Parents are concerned this vague language will be used to silence teachers and students.’
💰 Impact: Chilled Speech in Classroom
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District to Embed ‘Equity and Inclusion’ in Core Mission
Item V.F is the first reading of Board Policy 6000, which updates the district’s core ‘Concepts and Roles.’ The rationale explicitly states the policy is being updated to ‘incorporate concepts of equity and inclusion,’ signaling a shift from academic focus to ideological goals.
Recommended Action Plan
SPEAK UP NOW: This is a foundational policy change. Address the Board during public comment regarding Item V.F: ‘Our schools’ mission should be academic excellence, not ‘equity and inclusion.’ I urge you to reject ideological language in BP 6000 and restore a focus on core subjects.’
💰 Impact: Replacing Academics with Ideology
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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New Policy Expands Monitoring of Student Internet and AI Use
Under Item V.F, the first reading of Policy 6163.4 on student technology use expands the district’s authority to monitor student activity. The policy explicitly lists ‘internet searches, browsing history, and use of artificial intelligence’ as things the district can record, raising serious questions about student privacy.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (see official agenda for contact info) regarding Item V.F: ‘Before voting on BP 6163.4, please provide a clear data privacy policy. What specific student data will be collected, who can access it, and how long will it be stored?’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Celebrates Award Based on ‘Social Emotional Learning’
In Item II.A.2, the district is celebrating an ‘America’s Healthiest Schools’ award. The award criteria explicitly include ‘social emotional learning (SEL),’ ‘family and community engagement,’ and other ‘wellness’ metrics that often serve as cover for diverting classroom time and resources from core academics to social programming.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS: Email the Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Regarding Item II.A.2, while we appreciate a focus on health, how much instructional time is dedicated to SEL and other non-academic ‘wellness’ topics? Parents want a renewed focus on academic achievement.’
💰 Impact: Focus on SEL, not Academics
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 10) |
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WIN: District Proposes Policy to Stop Social Transitioning Behind Parents’ Backs
Item VI.B introduces a first reading of Board Policy 5020, which incorporates the recent ‘Mirabelli v. Bonta’ court decision. This new policy would prohibit district staff from socially transitioning a student (using different names/pronouns) if a parent objects and would forbid staff from lying to or misleading parents about a student’s gender identity at school.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THIS WIN: Show up to thank the Board for proposing this policy under Item VI.B. Email the Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Thank you for codifying parental rights in BP 5020. Please pass this policy swiftly to ensure parents are never kept in the dark about their own children.’
✅ Why It Matters: Strengthened Parental Rights
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WIN: New Policy Strengthens Parental Right to Opt-Out of Controversial Materials
As part of Item VI.B, the first reading of Board Policy 5022 clarifies and strengthens parents’ rights to file complaints about instructional materials and to opt their children out of specific lessons. This policy affirms that parents, not the district, have the final say on what their children are taught.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: This is a critical protection. Email the Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘I strongly support the proposed changes to BP 5022 in Item VI.B, which affirm the fundamental right of parents to direct their children’s education. Please adopt this policy without delay.’
✅ Why It Matters: Parental Oversight
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