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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Tacoma School District. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Proposes Lobbying to Weaken Public Records Laws, Increase Class Sizes
The Board’s proposed 2027 Legislative Agenda includes lobbying for ‘Public Records Act Modernization,’ which is often code for making it harder for parents to get information. They also want to suspend K-3 class size requirements and make it easier for taxpayers to be saddled with construction bonds.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a First Reading (Item 11.5). We must stop it now. Email the Board at board@tacoma.k12.wa.us and sign up for public comment: ‘Vote NO on the 2027 Legislative Agenda. Do not use our tax dollars to lobby for less transparency and larger class sizes for our youngest students.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Transparency, Larger Classes
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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Board Using Public Funds for Political Lobbying on Three Resolutions
The Board is voting on three resolutions (2195, 2196, 2197) to take official positions on two citizen initiatives and to join a lawsuit. The agenda gives no details on what these initiatives are, meaning the Board is using taxpayer resources for political lobbying without telling the public what side they’re taking.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE & OBJECT: The attachments for Resolutions 2195, 2196, and 2197 are not in the agenda packet. Email the Board at board@tacoma.k12.wa.us: ‘Post the full text of Resolutions 2195, 2196, and 2197 immediately. The public has a right to know what political positions the Board is taking with our money before you vote on Items 11.2, 11.3, and 11.4.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Board to Transfer $45 Million from Building Funds to General Fund
The Board is voting on Resolution 2194 to move $45,000,000 from the Capital Projects Fund (meant for buildings and approved by voters for that purpose) into the General Fund (which pays for salaries and programs). This raises serious questions about the district’s financial health and whether voter-approved bond money is being used as intended.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Email the Board at board@tacoma.k12.wa.us: ‘Regarding Resolution 2194, why is a $45M transfer from the voter-approved Capital Fund necessary? Please provide a detailed public explanation of the General Fund shortfall before moving money meant for buildings.’
💰 Impact: $45,000,000
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Policy Cites ‘Gender Identity’ and ‘Gender Expression’
The district’s official nondiscrimination policy explicitly includes ‘gender expression’ and ‘gender identity’ as protected classes. The district also employs a ‘Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator,’ confirming that this ideology is embedded in official policy and staffing.
Recommended Action Plan
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: This policy is the basis for allowing boys in girls’ bathrooms and hiding a child’s social transition from parents. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator, Tiffany Davis-Brantley at 253-571-1057 or civilrights@tacoma.k12.wa.us, and request a copy of all policies and procedures related to the ‘Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator’ role.
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague Contract for Residential Student Placement
The district is approving a contract to send students to the Kolob Canyon Residential Treatment Center for special education services. Parents need to know the criteria for this placement and what rights they have to consent or refuse before their child is sent to an out-of-district residential facility.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Email the Board at board@tacoma.k12.wa.us: ‘Regarding Item 9.1, what is the district’s policy for obtaining full, transparent parental consent before placing a student in a residential treatment facility? Please provide a copy of Contract No. TSD-26-279.’
💰 Impact: Parental Consent Rights
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$330k Contract for Online Credit Recovery Program
The Board is renewing a $330,252 contract with Graduation Alliance, an online ‘Student Reengagement Program.’ The district has not provided any independent evidence that this screen-based program is academically effective or what direct instruction time it replaces.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND PROOF: Email the Board at board@tacoma.k12.wa.us: ‘Before approving the $330,252 Graduation Alliance contract (Item 9.2), please provide the public with independent, non-vendor-supplied evidence of this program’s academic results and state how many hours of screen time it adds per student.’
💰 Impact: $330,252.00
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Board Cites Vague ‘Civility’ Policy to Control Public Comment
The board is highlighting its policy (1430) to terminate public comments it deems ‘uncivil,’ including those that might ‘violate school district policy…related to…discrimination.’ This vague language could be used to silence parents who criticize controversial district policies like DEI or gender ideology by mislabeling their concerns as ‘harassment.’
Recommended Action Plan
WATCHDOG ALERT: Attend the meeting and record the public comment section. If the Board uses Policy 1430 to shut down legitimate parental concerns, we need the evidence to challenge this speech suppression.
💰 Impact: Free Speech
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