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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Montecito Union Elementary. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Board to Receive Update on SEL and CASEL Framework
Item F.1 is an explicit update on the district’s “comprehensive social-emotional learning program.” Attached meeting minutes from August (under Consent Item K.1) confirm the district’s SEL plan uses the controversial CASEL framework, “Zones of Regulation,” and “Habits of Mind” to embed psychological programming into the school day.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Item F.1 discusses SEL. The August minutes confirm you use the CASEL framework. Parents demand a full, public presentation on what CASEL is, how much it costs, and what student data is being collected before this program continues.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Psychological Programming
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The list of new hires and personnel changes is bundled into the Consent Agenda under item K.2, but the attachment with names and roles was not provided in the board packet extract. This prevents public scrutiny of new hires, which could include positions like DEI or SEL coordinators, before they are approved.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Personnel Action Items – September 15, 2026.pdf’ attached to Item K.2 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive hires.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The list of district payments (warrants) is bundled for a single vote on the Consent Agenda under item K.3, and the detailed vendor list was not included in the extracted documents. This process can be used to hide payments to controversial vendors for SEL, DEI, or consulting services without a public discussion.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Warrants July 31, 2026 through August 31, 2026.pdf’ attached to Item K.3 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to check for payments to ideological vendors.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District’s ‘Strategic Plan’ Cites Social Emotional Learning
The district’s official 2025 Strategic Plan, attached to this agenda under item D.4, explicitly names “Social Emotional Learning” as a core initiative. It commits to a “whole-child approach” that fosters “self-awareness, empathy, and conflict resolution,” which often replaces academic focus with psychological programming.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding the Strategic Plan (Item D.4), what specific curriculum is being used for the Social Emotional Learning initiative? Please provide the parental opt-out form for all SEL-related activities and surveys.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Focus on Academics
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Staff Training on Managing Student ‘Big Emotions’
Under item G.1, the district is promoting a seminar series for staff on “understanding behavior” and supporting students through “big emotions.” This type of training, focused on “co-regulation” and “challenging behaviors,” equips teachers with therapeutic techniques that can lead to interventions without parental knowledge or consent.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Contact the Superintendent (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding the staff training in Item G.1, what specific actions are teachers trained to take when a student has ‘big emotions’? What is the policy for notifying parents before these techniques are used on their child?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Classroom Therapy
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District Staffing Plan Includes MTSS Specialist
Under item E.3, the administration’s staffing analysis mentions an “MTSS Literacy” specialist. Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is a framework often used to collect non-academic student data and implement behavioral interventions without full parental consent.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR: The district is using the MTSS framework. Track future board meetings for how this system is used to collect data or justify interventions. No immediate action required.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Student Data Collection
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Future Agenda Item: ‘Chronic Absenteeism’ Report
Item L.3 reveals the board plans to receive a “Chronic Absenteeism Report” at the October 20th meeting. These reports are often tied to data collection systems that track students and can be used as a pretext for intrusive interventions like home visits.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR: The Board plans to discuss a ‘Chronic Absenteeism Report’ on October 20. Be prepared to ask what data is being collected on students and what interventions, such as home visits, are being considered.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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