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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Newhall. We found 8 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Adopts ‘Restorative Practices’ Training
A payment to social worker Ira Rounsaville is listed in the warrant report for providing training on “restorative practices,” “conflict resolution,” and building an “inclusive school environment.” These programs often replace traditional discipline with talk circles, which can compromise classroom safety and accountability.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) regarding the payment to Ira Rounsaville in Consent Item M.3.i. Ask: ‘What specific changes to student discipline will result from this ‘restorative practices’ training, and how will parents be notified?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Classroom Safety
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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New Report Cards Will Grade Students on Social Attitudes
The district is revising K-6 report cards to assess students on subjective behaviors under headings like “Characteristics of a Successful Learner” and “Citizenship.” This shifts focus from academic achievement to grading a child’s personality and social compliance, a key component of Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a major policy shift hidden in Item N.4.i. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and sign up to speak. Tell the board: ‘Schools are for academics, not for grading my child’s personality. Vote NO on these SEL-based report cards.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Focus on Academics
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Board Proposes 223% Pay Raise for Themselves
Under Resolution #26/27-09, the Board is voting to increase its own monthly compensation from $371 to $1,200 per member, a 223% raise. This will cost the district’s General Fund $72,000 annually. Parents must ask why a massive pay raise for politicians is a priority over classroom needs.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and sign up for public comment on Item N.5.iii. Ask the Board: ‘Please justify a 223% pay raise for yourselves when that $72,000 could be spent directly on student resources.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $72,000 Annually
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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New Policy Allows District to Censor Parent Criticism Online
The proposed social media policy, BP 1114, states that the district’s pages are not an “open public forum” and gives administrators the power to remove any comments they deem “not related to the stated purpose of the account.” This is a tool for censorship that can be used to silence parents who post critical comments or ask hard questions on the district’s Facebook or other social media pages.
Recommended Action Plan
DEFEND FREE SPEECH: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) regarding Item N.5.ii. Demand the board amend policy BP 1114 to protect parents’ right to voice concerns on official district channels without fear of being deleted.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Right to Speak
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Limits Public Comment Time at Board Meetings
Under item K, the agenda states that the total time for public comments on any single item is limited to just 21 minutes. This rule allows the board to cut off public input on controversial topics after only a handful of parents have spoken, effectively silencing the community’s voice.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TO BE HEARD: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and sign up for public comment. Urge the Board to strike the 21-minute total time limit from its rules in Item K. ‘Parents will not be silenced by arbitrary time limits.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Taxpayer-Funded Training in Ideological Concepts for Staff
The district is spending $10,411 to send nine school psychologists to a conference featuring sessions on “neurodiversity,” “trauma response,” and “support for underserved communities.” This is professional development that trains staff in ideological frameworks, which will then influence how they interact with and assess students.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) about Item N.1.i. Ask: ‘What specific, evidence-based practices will staff learn at this conference, and how will the district ensure these new approaches respect parental rights and focus on student well-being without ideological bias?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $10,411.14
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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School Funds Used for ‘Emotional Regulation’ Horse Therapy
A recurring contract with SRD Straightening Reins Foundation uses school funds for “Equine-Assisted Learning” designed to strengthen “emotional regulation” and “healthy relationship skills.” This is a clear example of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) being presented as a therapeutic activity, using money that could be spent on core academics.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask that the recurring contract with SRD Straightening Reins Foundation (Item M.3.ii) be pulled from the consent agenda for discussion. Ask: ‘Why are we spending school funds on non-academic therapies, and is there a parental opt-out?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $800 (Site Supplemental)
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| ALERT (LEVEL 2) |
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Vague Union Agreements Hidden from Public View
Agenda items N.2.iii and N.2.iv propose approving Memorandums of Understanding with the Newhall Education Support Professionals union, but the attachments containing the actual agreements were not provided in the agenda packet. These items concern employee work days and benefits, and the details should be public before the Board votes.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the files attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for Items N.2.iii and N.2.iv to confirm they are purely administrative and do not contain policy changes affecting students or parents.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Lack of Transparency
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