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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Inglewood Unified. We found 21 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Massive Undisclosed Purchase Orders
The Board is asked to approve over $264 million in purchase orders without any details provided in the agenda or extracted attachments. This massive financial transfer lacks transparency, preventing parents from understanding how such a significant amount of taxpayer money is being spent.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the County Administrator at james.morris@inglewoodusd.com: ‘I demand a full public breakdown of the $264 million in purchase orders before any vote. Parents have a right to know how our tax dollars are being spent.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $264,070,570.51
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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RTI Behavioral Intervention Model
The district is ratifying an agreement with Solution Tree to implement an ‘RTI at Work model’ and ‘tiered system of support,’ including a ‘behavioral RTI system.’ This framework often integrates Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and can lead to extensive student surveillance and interventions that go beyond academic support, potentially infringing on parental rights.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: We need 50 moms at Tuesday’s meeting. Sign up for public comment and email the County Administrator at james.morris@inglewoodusd.com: ‘We do not consent to a “behavioral RTI system” that surveils our children and implements interventions without full parental consent and transparency. Vote NO on this item.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $21,300.00 (Supplemental and Concentration Grant Funds)
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Hidden Policy Revisions & Surveillance
The Board is asked to approve revisions to numerous Board Policies and Bylaws, but most of the revised documents are not provided for public review. This lack of transparency prevents parents from understanding critical changes that could impact parental rights, curriculum, or school governance. One extracted policy (BP 4219.1) allows the district to direct employees to search ‘personal accounts, devices, and records’ for district-related information, raising employee privacy concerns.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the County Administrator at james.morris@inglewoodusd.com: ‘I demand that all proposed policy revisions be made publicly available for review at least 72 hours before any vote. Hiding policy changes from parents is unacceptable.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Parental Rights, Employee Privacy
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Ethnic Literature Ideological Course
The district is adding an ‘Honors Ethnic Literature’ course that explicitly aims to explore ‘race, culture, ethnicity, history, and current issues’ to develop ’empathy, self-awareness, and civic engagement.’ This course appears to prioritize ideological concepts over traditional academic rigor.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the County Administrator at james.morris@inglewoodusd.com: ‘I demand a full public review of the curriculum and teaching materials for the “Honors Ethnic Literature” course. Parents deserve to know how this course will be taught and what specific content will be covered.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Math PD with SEL Integration
The district is renewing a contract with ‘Math for All’ for teacher professional development. The vendor explicitly states their work improves ‘social-emotional outcomes for targeted student groups’ and uses ‘Winning Structures’ for individualized student support, suggesting integration of SEL and tiered interventions into math instruction.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the County Administrator at james.morris@inglewoodusd.com: ‘I demand to see the full curriculum and training materials for “Math for All” professional development, specifically how “social-emotional outcomes” are integrated into math instruction and what “Winning Structures” entail.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $67,500.00 (Federal Strings Attached)
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Staff Training for Student Behavior
The district is contracting with ‘Family Leadership Inc.’ for staff professional development focused on ‘brain-based strategies for understanding and responding to student behavior’ and building ‘stronger, more trusting connections.’ This language often signals the introduction of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) or Restorative Practices, which can shift focus from academics to social engineering.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the County Administrator at james.morris@inglewoodusd.com: ‘I demand to see the full curriculum and training materials for “Family Leadership Inc.” professional development, specifically how “brain-based strategies” and “connected campus culture” are defined and implemented.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $7,500.00 (Community School Funding)
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Math Pathways & Student Surveillance
The district is contracting with Next Gen Math for instructional support, including ‘individualized learning pathways’ and ‘progress monitoring and analytics.’ This could involve extensive student data collection and surveillance. The attachment for the agreement was empty, hiding critical details.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the County Administrator at james.morris@inglewoodusd.com: ‘I demand to see the full contract with Next Gen Math, specifically detailing what student data will be collected, how it will be used, and what “individualized learning pathways” entail. The empty attachment is unacceptable.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $16,590.00 (Title 1 funds)
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Charter Renewal Data Hidden
The Board is reviewing data for a charter school renewal, but the attachment with the actual data is not provided. Parents need to see the data to understand the school’s performance and any potential changes in curriculum or operations.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes or curriculum details for the charter renewal.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Union Negotiation Proposals Hidden
The district is ‘sunshining’ its initial proposals for negotiations with the Teamsters and Teachers Association, but the actual proposals are not provided in the agenda text. These proposals can contain significant financial and policy implications for the district and classrooms.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the files attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether they contain sensitive policy changes or financial demands that could impact the district.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Teamsters Proposal Details Hidden
The Board is asked to accept the Teamsters’ initial negotiation proposal, but the details of this proposal are not provided. This could impact district operations and finances without full public transparency.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes or financial demands.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Teachers Association Proposal Hidden
The Board is asked to accept the Teachers Association’s initial negotiation proposal, but the details of this proposal are not provided. This could impact district operations and finances without full public transparency.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes or financial demands.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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After-School 21st Century Skills
The district is contracting with Summit K12 for after-school English Language Learner enrichment classes. The program aims to promote ‘creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills,’ which are often euphemisms for ’21st Century Skills’ that can dilute academic focus. The full agreement is not provided.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to verify the vendor and confirm the curriculum and data privacy terms, especially how “21st Century Skills” are defined and taught.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $16,597.90 (Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Grant)
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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After-School 21st Century Skills Program
The district is contracting with Accelerated Radio for an after-school broadcasting program that aims to foster ’21st-century skills’ and ‘positive youth development.’ These terms are often euphemisms for non-academic social engineering, and the full agreement is not provided for parental review.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to verify the vendor and confirm the curriculum and data privacy terms, especially how “21st Century Skills” and “positive youth development” are defined and taught.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $319,500 (Expanded Learning Opportunities Program and Supplemental and Concentration Grand funds)
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Unverified Tutoring Vendor Contract
The district is contracting with Dynasty’s United Youth Association for math/language arts tutoring and I-Ready Boot Camp. The vendor is unverified, and the full agreement is not provided, so parents cannot confirm the curriculum or any data collection practices.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to verify the vendor and confirm the curriculum and data privacy terms.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $35,280.00 (Federal Strings Attached)
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Unverified Safety Consultant Contract
The district is contracting with Cassis Compliance Group for school safety and emergency response consulting. The vendor is unverified, and the full agreement is not provided, so parents cannot review the scope of services or any potential surveillance aspects.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to verify the vendor and confirm the scope of services, especially regarding student surveillance or data collection.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $41,800 (General Funds)
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Unverified STEAM Vendor Contract
The district is contracting with S.T.A.R. Incorporated for a GATE Education STEAM Enrichment Program. The vendor is unverified, and the full agreement is not provided, so parents cannot confirm the curriculum or any data collection practices.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to verify the vendor and confirm the curriculum and data privacy terms.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $49,480.00 (Supplemental and Concentration Funds)
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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University Fieldwork Agreement Hidden
The district is renewing an agreement with CSU Dominguez Hills for student fieldwork experiences at no cost. While likely routine, the full agreement is not provided, so parents cannot review the details of student interaction or data sharing.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes or student data sharing provisions.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Undisclosed Donations/Gifts
The Board is asked to accept donations and gifts, but the list of donors and the purpose of the gifts are not provided. Without transparency, parents cannot ensure that donations align with community values or are free from ideological strings.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to review the list of donors and the purpose of the gifts.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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Textbook Sufficiency Public Hearing
The district is holding a public hearing to confirm all students have sufficient textbooks and instructional materials aligned to state academic standards. This ensures transparency and a focus on core academics, allowing parents to provide input on essential learning resources.
How to Lock It In
Show up to thank the Board for prioritizing core academics and transparency in curriculum. Use this as a model for other districts.
✅ Why It Matters: None
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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Textbook Sufficiency Confirmed
The Board is adopting a resolution confirming that all students have sufficient textbooks and instructional materials aligned to state academic standards. This is a positive step for transparency and focusing on core academics.
How to Lock It In
Show up to thank the Board for prioritizing core academics and transparency in curriculum. Use this as a model for other districts.
✅ Why It Matters: None
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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Strong Student Data Privacy
The district is approving an agreement with Cleverlike for an online game development platform. The contract includes a Student Data Privacy Addendum that explicitly addresses pupil records, FERPA compliance, and limits the vendor’s use of student data, which is a positive step for protecting student privacy.
How to Lock It In
Show up to thank the Board for including strong data privacy protections in this contract. Encourage the district to make this a standard for all technology vendors.
✅ Why It Matters: None
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