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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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$175k for Unproven Virtual Tutoring Program
The Board plans to approve a $175,000 contract with ‘Air Tutors’ for virtual math help (Item L.2.p), using one-time grant funds. The district previously used and then discontinued this service, and has not provided public evidence that this program is effective at raising student achievement.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Pull Item L.2.p from the Consent Agenda. Before spending $175,000 on Air Tutors, please present independent evidence of its effectiveness and explain why the district previously discontinued this service.’
💰 Impact: $175,000 (Grant-Funded)
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Policy Updates Require Manual Review
Item L.4.a is a ‘Second Reading’ of several policies, including those governing ‘Parent/Guardian Notifications’ and ‘Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials.’ The actual text of these revised policies was not included in the agenda packet, making it impossible to see what has changed.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item L.4.a in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes affecting parental notification or curriculum complaints before the vote.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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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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District Moves to Affirm Parental Rights on Gender
Under Item K.6, the Board is reviewing policy updates (BP 5020, AR 5020) that explicitly give parents the right to object to their child being socially transitioned at school with different names or pronouns. The policy revision is based on the recent ‘Mirabelli v. Bonta’ court decision, which prohibits schools from deceiving parents about their child’s gender identity.
How to Lock It In
PACK THE ROOM TO DEFEND THIS WIN: This is a critical first reading. Email the Board (contact info on district website) and show up to speak: ‘I fully support the proposed revisions to BP 5020 and AR 5020 affirming parental rights. Thank you for standing against secret social transitions and for parental authority.’
✅ Why It Matters: Parental Authority Affirmed
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| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
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District Proposes Slashing Elementary Screen Time
The Board is voting on a new policy (BP 6162.7) that sets strict weekly limits on screen time for grades TK-5, reducing device use by an estimated 40%. The policy prioritizes hands-on learning, physical books, and requires teachers to provide non-digital homework alternatives when parents request them.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THIS WIN: Email the Board (contact info on the district website) before the meeting: ‘Thank you for prioritizing our children’s well-being with Policy 6162.7. Please vote YES to reduce screen time and restore direct instruction.’ Show up to the meeting to applaud this common-sense policy.
✅ Why It Matters: Restored Teacher-Led Instruction
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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New Policy Protects Kids from AI Dangers
The Board is introducing a new policy (BP 0441) to govern Artificial Intelligence use. It prohibits independent AI use for students in grades TK-8 and explicitly forbids entering any personally identifiable student information into AI tools, protecting student privacy.
How to Lock It In
SUPPORT THIS WIN: Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘I strongly support the proposed AI Policy 0441. Thank you for putting student privacy and authentic learning first. Please vote YES.’
✅ Why It Matters: Student Privacy Protected
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