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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Santa Barbara Unified. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Rejects Police Presence in Schools
In its official response to a Grand Jury report on school shootings, the district confirms it eliminated the School Resource Officer (SRO) program due to ideological concerns about the “school-to-prison pipeline.” The Board is now voting to formally reject the Grand Jury’s recommendation to bring officers back, choosing instead to fund more mental health staff.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a direct vote to prioritize ideology over proven safety measures. Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website): ‘My child’s safety is not a social experiment. I demand you reverse course and restore School Resource Officers as the Grand Jury recommended. Vote NO on the proposed response to the Grand Jury.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Student Safety
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 10) |
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District Admits Using Panorama Data-Mining Surveys
Buried in a response to a Grand Jury report, the district admits it uses the controversial “Panorama survey” to measure students’ relationships and feelings. Panorama Education is a notorious data-mining firm that collects sensitive social-emotional data on children for profiling and tracking.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: This is a massive violation of student privacy. Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website): ‘I do not consent to my child being subjected to Panorama’s data-mining surveys. I demand to see the full survey and the parental opt-out form for Item H.1 immediately.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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New Student Surveillance System Under Review
The district is evaluating a new technology platform called “Lightspeed” that would create a massive student surveillance system. The platform boasts features to monitor students’ AI use, review their online interactions, flag them with “student risk indicators,” and analyze their web browsing for “educational versus non-educational use.”
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: This is a digital dragnet being built around our kids. Email the Superintendent (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item G.1, parents do not want a surveillance system monitoring our children’s thoughts and clicks. Reject the Lightspeed platform and any technology that uses “student risk indicators.”‘
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Digital Surveillance of Children
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Ideological Math Curriculum on Consent Agenda
Hidden in the consent agenda is a purchase order for “Carnegie Learning Inc.” This vendor is known for pushing controversial math curricula that replace traditional instruction with “equity” and social-emotional concepts, often leading to lower student achievement.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND A SEPARATE VOTE: Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website): ‘Pull Item J.3 from the Consent Agenda for a full public discussion. Parents deserve to know why the district is spending money on Carnegie Learning instead of proven, traditional math programs.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Academic Standards
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Confirms “Second Step” SEL Program in Schools
In an official report, the district confirms it is using the “Second Step” Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program for grades TK-6. It also uses “7Mindsets” lessons and “Signs of Suicide (SOS)” behavioral screenings, embedding psychological programming and data collection into the school day.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Email the Superintendent (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the programs mentioned in the Grand Jury response (Item H.1), I demand the explicit opt-out forms for Second Step, 7Mindsets, and all behavioral screenings. My child is here for academics, not psychological evaluation.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Replacing Academics with Therapy
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District Reviews Policy That Limits School Choice
The Board is discussing enrollment policies, including Policy 5117 which severely restricts students from outside the district from transferring in. This policy limits school choice for families who may want to escape a failing district or find a better fit for their child.
Recommended Action Plan
ADVOCATE FOR CHOICE: Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website): ‘As you review enrollment in Item G.2, I urge you to revise Policy 5117. Families deserve school choice, and our district should welcome students, not build walls to keep them out.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced School Choice
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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WIN: District Restricts Student Cell Phones & YouTube
The district is implementing new rules to block student access to YouTube and restrict personal device use during recess and lunch for K-8 students. This “Off & Away” policy is a significant step toward reducing distractions and protecting kids from inappropriate online content during the school day.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up or email the Board (contact info on district website) to thank them for Item G.1. ‘Thank you for the “Off & Away” policy and for blocking YouTube. Please make these protections permanent and resist pressure from tech vendors to weaken them.’
✅ Why It Matters: A Win for Focused Learning
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