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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Paso Robles Joint Unified. We found 9 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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SEL and ‘Restorative Practices’ Hidden in School Safety Plans
The district is approving ‘Comprehensive School Safety Plans’ (Item I.4) that are packed with ideological programs. Attached plans for multiple schools confirm the district is mandating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum like ‘Second Step’ and ‘Zones of Regulation,’ and implementing controversial disciplinary systems like ‘Restorative Practices’ and ‘PBIS’ under the guise of safety.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a systemic push to embed SEL and weaken discipline across the district. Email the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Vote NO on the Comprehensive Safety School Plans in Item I.4. Safety plans should be about safety, not social-emotional engineering. Parents reject the use of SEL, PBIS, and Restorative Practices in our schools.’
💰 Impact: Replacing Academics & Discipline
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Pays $16,875 for ‘Collaborative Learning’ Consultant
The payment list (Item H.6) includes a $16,875 payment to ‘Collaborative Learning’. Vendors with this name are often consultants for Social Emotional Learning (SEL), DEI, and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), indicating the district may be paying for ideological training or programming.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link) and demand that the payment to ‘Collaborative Learning’ in Item H.6 be explained publicly. ‘What specific services did this vendor provide for $16,875? Parents have a right to know if their tax dollars are funding ideological consultants.’
💰 Impact: $16,875
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Policy Silences Written Public Comment
The agenda reveals a policy under item G.1 that written public comments ‘will not be read aloud’ during the board meeting. This practice effectively silences parents and community members who cannot attend in person, preventing their concerns from being entered into the public record for all to hear.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TO BE HEARD: Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link) and demand they change the policy for item G.1. ‘All public comments, whether written or in-person, must be read aloud into the public record. Anything less is an attempt to hide public feedback and is unacceptable.’
💰 Impact: Silencing Parental Voice
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Pays for Social-Emotional Learning Subscription
Hidden in the Purchase Order list (item H.5) is a $4,500 subscription to ‘Everyday Speech LLC’. This company is a known provider of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum and materials, embedding therapeutic and behavioral programming into the school day.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link) and demand that Consent Item H.5 be pulled for a separate vote. Ask them: ‘Why is the district spending money on SEL programs like Everyday Speech instead of focusing on core academics? Parents must be allowed to review all SEL materials before they are purchased.’
💰 Impact: $4,500
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Buys More Student Screen Time with IXL
The Purchase Order list (item H.5) includes a $1,950 site license for ‘IXL Learning,’ a student-facing educational software. This purchase increases student screen time, often at the expense of direct instruction from a teacher and interaction with peers.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND EVIDENCE: Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link) regarding Item H.5. ‘Before approving the purchase of IXL Learning, please provide parents with the independent, non-vendor-funded evidence that this software produces academic gains and state how much daily screen time it will add for students.’
💰 Impact: More Classroom Screen Time
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Pays for i-Ready EdTech Platform
A payment to ‘Curriculum Associates LLC’ for $1,044 is listed under Item H.6. This is the company behind the i-Ready software, an ‘adaptive’ EdTech program that increases student screen time and replaces direct teacher instruction with algorithms.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND EVIDENCE: Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link) regarding the payment to Curriculum Associates in Item H.6. ‘Before renewing or expanding i-Ready, please provide parents with independent evidence of its academic effectiveness and a report on the total daily screen time it requires of students.’
💰 Impact: Increased Screen Time
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Item H.8 on the consent agenda seeks approval for revised job descriptions for ‘Director and Coordinators I-III,’ but the attachments detailing these changes are missing. This lack of transparency prevents parents from knowing if the district is creating or modifying positions to focus on ideological initiatives like DEI or SEL.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes. If the attachments are still missing at the meeting, demand the board table Item H.8 until the public can review the documents.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Job Roles
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Politically-Inspired Student Club Presentation
The M.E.Ch.A student club, which stands for Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán, is presenting to the board under item F.3. This club was inspired by the political ‘Chicano Movement’ of the 1960s and its vision includes promoting ‘political involvement,’ creating a potential pathway for activism on campus.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE BOARD: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask the Board: ‘Regarding item F.3, what is the vetting process for student clubs with historical ties to political movements? How will the district ensure M.E.Ch.A remains focused on culture and academics, not political organizing?’
💰 Impact: Student Activism
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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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WIN: Pro-Transparency CPA Appointed to Oversight Committee
The board is set to approve Darcia Stebbens, a Certified Public Accountant, to the Citizens’ Oversight Committee under item H.10. Her application explicitly states a ‘desire for clarity and transparency’ in the use of public funds, which is a huge win for parents who want accountability.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to the meeting to support the appointment of Darcia Stebbens in item H.10. Thank the board for appointing a qualified community member focused on financial transparency. This sets a strong precedent for accountability.
✅ Why It Matters: Fiscal Accountability
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