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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Bonita Unified. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Secret Update to ‘Parent Notifications’ Policy
The board is conducting a first reading of BP 5145.6, a critical policy titled ‘Parent/Guardian Notifications.’ The actual text of the proposed changes was not included in the public agenda packet, making it impossible for parents to know if this policy strengthens or weakens their right to be informed about what happens to their child at school.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: The text for the proposed changes to BP 5145.6 ‘Parent/Guardian Notifications’ under Item 15.2.1 was not provided. Email the Board and Superintendent ( mcdonald@bonita.k12.ca.us) to demand the full text be published immediately and that any vote be postponed until parents have had at least two weeks to review it.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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New ‘Reproductive Health’ Language in Volunteer Policy
Under Item 15.2.1, the proposed update to BP 1240 (Volunteer Assistance) inserts ‘reproductive health decisionmaking’ into the volunteer nondiscrimination policy. This politically charged language could be used to require parent volunteers to affirm or support student choices about abortion or contraception without parental knowledge or consent.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a First Reading, so we can stop it now. Sign up for public comment on Item 15.2.1. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Vote NO on the proposed changes to BP 1240. School volunteers should not be forced to navigate the politics of reproductive health.’
💰 Impact: Parental Notification Rights
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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$32,000 SEL Curriculum Hidden in Consent Agenda
Under Consent Item 14.1.3, the district is renewing its contract with ‘Committee for Children’ for the ‘Second Step’ curriculum, a well-known Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program. This $32,000 expense is bundled into the consent agenda to avoid a public discussion on its content and effectiveness in the classroom.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND A VOTE: Email the Board (contact info on district website) and Superintendent ( mcdonald@bonita.k12.ca.us): ‘I demand the ‘Committee for Children’ contract in Consent Item 14.1.3 be pulled for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Parents deserve to know what SEL programs are in our elementary schools.’
💰 Impact: $32,000
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Approving Contract with ‘Whole Child Therapy’ Vendor
Buried in the purchase order list is a $5,000 contract for a vendor named ‘Whole Child Therapy, Inc.’ The term ‘Whole Child’ is a common euphemism for programs that include Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and other non-academic, psychological interventions in the classroom.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Contact the district office regarding the Purchase Order for ‘Whole Child Therapy, Inc.’ (Item 14.2.2). Ask: ‘What specific services does this vendor provide to students, and is explicit, written parental consent required before any child receives these services?’
💰 Impact: $5,000
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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‘All-Gender Restroom’ Mandate Added to Policy
The first reading of policy E(2) 1312.4 (Item 15.2.1) updates the district’s complaint form to include a provision for ‘all-gender restrooms’ in schools. This change formalizes the presence of these facilities, opening the door to privacy and safety concerns for students, particularly girls.
Recommended Action Plan
VOICE CONCERNS: Contact the Board regarding Item 15.2.1, E(2) 1312.4. Ask if this is a state mandate or a district initiative, and state your concerns: ‘Policies promoting all-gender restrooms compromise student privacy and must be opposed.’
💰 Impact: Student Privacy & Safety
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Payment to ‘Advocates for Healthy Living’
Buried in a 197-page warrant list (Item 14.2.1) is a $2,230.50 payment to a group called ‘Advocates for Healthy Living.’ The purpose of this payment is not specified, raising questions about whether this is for health curriculum or services that could bypass parental consent.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Email the Business Services department regarding the B Warrants under Item 14.2.1. Ask: ‘What specific services or materials were purchased from the vendor ‘Advocates for Healthy Living’ for $2,230.50?’
💰 Impact: $2,230.50
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Student Mentoring Program Includes Data Collection Surveys
The district is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters for a new mentoring program (Item 14.1.5). While participation is voluntary, the program will use a ‘Youth Outcome Survey’ and ‘Strength of Relationship’ tools to collect data on student academic performance, attendance, and behavioral growth.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Email the Board regarding Item 14.1.5. Ask: ‘Who owns the student data collected by Big Brothers Big Sisters through the Youth Outcome Survey? Please provide the specific parental opt-out form for this data collection before the program begins.’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Data
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