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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Tempe Union High School District (4287). We found 9 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Partners with Third-Party for Student Therapy
The district is entering a three-year agreement with a vendor, Marble Health, Inc., to provide therapy and mental health services directly to students. The agreement allows Marble therapists to coordinate with school staff on student “care plans,” creating a pathway for school-based mental healthcare that could operate outside of direct parental oversight and consent.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a direct threat to parental rights. Contact the Board immediately (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) and attend the meeting to speak against Item G.1. Demand to know: ‘What is the explicit, written parental consent process before a student can receive therapy from Marble Health? Will parents be present for all sessions? Who owns the student’s health records?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Parental Consent Bypassed
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Teacher Training at Activist Conference
The district is spending $2,565 in grant money to send a teacher to a National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) conference. The conference materials explicitly focus on combating “anti-LGBTQ sentiments” and “widespread censorship,” framing education through a lens of social activism rather than core literacy.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘I demand Consent Item F.3.1 be pulled for a separate discussion and vote. Why are we using grant funds for activist training instead of academic professional development? Parents deserve to know what instructional strategies will be brought back to our kids’ classrooms.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $2,565 (Federal Grant Funds)
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is set to ratify over $4.7 million in expense and payroll vouchers under a single consent item. The specific breakdown of these expenses is not included in the agenda packet, hiding potentially controversial spending from public view.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Vouchers__09-16-2026.pdf’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm what this $4.7 million is being spent on. Email the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Pull Item F.5 from the consent agenda. The public deserves a transparent explanation of a $4.7 million expenditure before it is approved.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $4,716,371.66
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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New Partnership for Staff Mental Health Training
The district is partnering with Erika’s Lighthouse for three years to provide mental health training and materials to staff. While presented as suicide prevention, these programs can introduce staff to ideological frameworks for viewing student behavior and mental health, potentially leading to interventions based on social theories rather than parental input.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND REVIEW: Email the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) regarding Item G.2: ‘Parents have a right to review all training materials from Erika’s Lighthouse before they are presented to staff. Please provide a public link to the curriculum and confirm that this training will not instruct staff to conceal information about a student’s mental or emotional state from their parents.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Ideological Staff Training
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is approving a list of personnel actions, including new hires, promotions, and retirements, bundled on the consent agenda. The full details of these positions are in an attachment that requires manual review to ensure no ideological roles (like DEI officers) are being created or filled without public discussion.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Governing Board Agenda R2 09162026.pdf’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to review the full list of personnel changes. Be on the lookout for titles related to ‘Equity,’ ‘Inclusion,’ or ‘Restorative Practices.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Staffing Changes
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Policy Can Silence Parents at Board Meetings
The district’s public comment policy automatically reduces speaking time to as little as one minute per person if more than 30 people sign up to speak. This rule can be used to effectively silence parents by severely limiting their ability to voice concerns when a controversial issue draws a large crowd.
Recommended Action Plan
ORGANIZE YOUR COMMENTS: If you plan to speak on a hot-button issue, coordinate with other parents to ensure all key points are made, as your time could be cut to just 60 seconds. Email the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) and demand they suspend the speaker time reduction rule for important votes.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Silencing Parental Voice
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Renewal of ‘Social and Emotional’ Support Partner
The district is renewing its agreement with Teen Lifeline to support students’ “social and emotional needs.” While suicide prevention is critical, parents must ensure that mental health services do not become a vehicle for introducing sensitive topics like gender identity or sexuality without parental consent.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Email the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) regarding item F.10: ‘What specific training and materials does Teen Lifeline provide in schools? Please confirm that parents will be notified and have opt-out rights for any presentations or services that touch on sensitive social topics.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Meeting Opens with Political Ritual
The meeting opens with a “Land Acknowledgement,” a political ritual recognizing the district’s location on ancestral tribal lands. This practice often signals a broader shift from academic focus to social and political activism within the district.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: This is a symbolic gesture, but track if it is a precursor to more substantive ideological curriculum changes. No immediate action required.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Focus on Activism, Not Academics
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
This agenda item appears to be a report on student academic growth based on ACT and Aspire test scores. This focus on measurable academic outcomes is a positive sign that should be encouraged.
How to Lock It In
INVESTIGATE & AMPLIFY: Open the file ‘GB Aspire and ACT Growh- 9_16_26.pdf’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above). If it confirms a focus on academic achievement, show up to thank the Board for prioritizing core subjects and data-driven results. This is a model for other districts.
✅ Why It Matters: Focus on Academics
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