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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Puyallup School District. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Approving $118k for Student Assessment Software
Buried in a $44 million voucher list under Item 4.D is a $117,954.82 payment to Renaissance Learning Inc., a major EdTech vendor for student assessment and reading software. The district has not provided evidence that this software leads to academic gains that justify the cost and increased screen time for students.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND PROOF, NOT PLATFORMS: Email Kyle Ritz at ritzkr@puyallupsd.org and the School Board: ‘Regarding the $117,954.82 payment to Renaissance Learning in Consent Agenda Item 4.D, I demand the Board publish independent evidence of this product’s academic effectiveness and the total daily screen time it adds before approving this payment. Our children need teachers, not more tablets.’
💰 Impact: $117,954.82
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‘Equity’ and ‘Inclusion’ Embedded in Career & Tech Ed
The annual report for the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program (Item 5.A) states that ‘equity has been a major focus’ and highlights ‘culturally responsive instructional practices’ and ‘professional learning on equity and inclusion.’ This shows an effort to inject ideological frameworks into practical, skills-based courses. The board will vote on this report at the November 2nd meeting.
Recommended Action Plan
PREPARE FOR NOV 2: Email Shani Watkins at watkis@puyallupsd.org and the School Board: ‘Regarding the CTE Annual Report (Item 5.A), career training should focus on skills, not social engineering. I urge you to strip the equity and inclusion language from the report before the vote on November 2nd and refocus CTE on preparing students for high-wage jobs.’
💰 Impact: Academics Replaced by Ideology
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District Spending $57k on Student Career Data Platforms
The voucher list in Item 4.D includes payments of $36,867.41 to Schoolinks Inc. and $20,184.90 to YouScience, LLC. These are ‘career readiness’ platforms that collect sensitive data on students’ skills, interests, and future plans, creating detailed profiles outside of parental control.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Email Kyle Ritz at ritzkr@puyallupsd.org and the School Board: ‘Regarding the payments to Schoolinks and YouScience in Item 4.D, who owns the student data these platforms collect? Please provide the specific parental opt-out form for this data collection before this is voted on.’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is voting to approve the 2026-28 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the Puyallup Education Support Professionals Association (PESPA) under Item 6.B. The actual text of the agreement is not attached, only a brief presentation. CBAs can contain mandates for DEI training or other ideological requirements for staff, and parents have a right to see the terms before they are approved.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email Amie Brandmire at brandmah@puyallupsd.org and the School Board: ‘Regarding Item 6.B, the full text of the PESPA collective bargaining agreement must be made public for parental review before the Board votes to approve it. We will not approve a blank check for union policy.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Mandates
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Open Seats on Curriculum Vetting Committee
The district is approving the annual roster for the Instructional Materials Committee (IMC), which recommends curriculum for the entire district. The provided roster under Item 4.B shows two of the six community member seats are currently unfilled, creating a critical opportunity for parents to have a direct voice in what materials reach their children.
Recommended Action Plan
GET ON THE INSIDE: Email Amanda Kraft at Kraftaj@puyallupsd.org and the School Board: ‘Regarding Item 4.B, I am a concerned parent who would like to apply for one of the open community member seats on the Instructional Materials Committee. Please provide information on the application process so parents can help ensure our curriculum is academically focused.’
💰 Impact: Parental Voice in Curriculum
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Vague $1,500 Payment to ‘You-ish’ Vendor
A payment of $1,500 is listed under Item 4.D for a vendor named ‘You-ish.’ This vendor’s name suggests a focus on identity, and similar-sounding companies specialize in SEL and identity-focused ‘storytelling’ programs for schools. This could be a pilot for a new ideological program.
Recommended Action Plan
VERIFY THE VENDOR: Email Kyle Ritz at ritzkr@puyallupsd.org and the School Board: ‘Regarding the $1,500 payment to ‘You-ish’ in Consent Agenda Item 4.D, what specific services or products did this vendor provide? Parents have a right to know if this is another SEL or identity-based program being brought into our schools.’
💰 Impact: $1,500
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