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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Bellflower Unified. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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SEL Vendor Hidden in Consent Agenda
Item 12.12, a list of contracts to be rubber-stamped, includes a $10,800 contract with ‘EQ Launchpad’ for ‘ExSELent Teaching Professional Development.’ This is a thinly veiled Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program for teachers, which will then be brought into the classroom.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board to demand Item 12.12 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote. ‘Parents deserve to know what ‘ExSELent Teaching’ means before you spend $10,800 on it. What is EQ Launchpad’s curriculum and how does it align with a focus on core academics?’ Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for details).
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $10,800 (Title II Funds)
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Board Lobbies for $135 Million Tax Increase
The Board is voting on Resolution 2026-0910 to officially support ‘Measure SM,’ a $135 million school bond measure on the November ballot. This means the Board is using its official position and our public meeting time to campaign for a property tax hike.
Recommended Action Plan
SHOW UP & SPEAK UP: Email the Board and sign up for public comment. ‘The Board’s job is to manage the district, not to lobby taxpayers for more money. I urge you to vote NO on Resolution 2026-0910 and remain neutral on Measure SM.’ Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for details).
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $135 Million Taxpayer Debt
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague ‘Piggyback’ Contracts Bypass Scrutiny
The Board is voting to approve the use of ‘cooperative and piggyback procurement contracts’ for the entire school year. This practice allows the district to bypass the normal bidding process, potentially bringing in controversial vendors without full public review. The list of approved contracts was not included in the agenda packet.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 11.3 attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to find the list of vendors. Email the Board: ‘I request that the list of vendors and contracts included under the ‘piggyback’ agreement be publicly read and discussed before a vote.’ Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for details).
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Public Comment Rules May Silence Dissent
Under item 9, the rules for public comment state that ‘Adverse remarks about a person’s…sex, sexual orientation, gender…may not be made.’ While framed as a civility policy, this vague rule could be used to shut down parents who are criticizing specific policies or curriculum related to gender ideology by mischaracterizing their speech as an ‘adverse remark.’
Recommended Action Plan
DEFEND FREE SPEECH: Email the Board: ‘Regarding the public comment rules, can you please clarify that criticism of district policy will not be censored under the ‘adverse remarks’ clause? Parents must be free to speak on all issues, including controversial ones, without fear of being silenced.’ Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for details).
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Right to Speak
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Massive Financial Report Requires Review
Items 10.1 and 12.14 concern the ‘Unaudited Actuals,’ which is the district’s year-end financial report. The attachment for this massive report could not be extracted from the agenda, preventing analysis of district spending and financial health.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 10.1 or 12.14 attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to review the district’s year-end financials. This is where hidden costs and priorities are revealed. We need eyes on this document.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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University Agreements Create Ideological Pipeline
The district is approving student teaching and internship agreements with several state universities. While routine, these agreements create a direct pipeline for university-trained teachers to enter our classrooms, often bringing the latest divisive ideologies with them.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR: Email the Board: ‘Regarding the university partnerships in Item 12.3, what oversight does the district have to ensure the teacher training programs align with our community’s focus on academic excellence, not social agendas?’ Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for details).
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Ideological Pipeline
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