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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Tacoma School District. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Vague Staff Evaluation Policy Hides Potential Ideological Tests
The board is conducting a first reading of a revised policy on staff evaluations (Policy 5240), but the text of the policy is not included in the agenda. These policies are often updated to require teachers to be evaluated on their adherence to DEI, ‘equity,’ or ‘anti-racism’ metrics, effectively creating an ideological litmus test for employment.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE & DEMAND DELAY: The file for Item 7.1, ‘FIRST READING OF REVISED POLICY 5240,’ must be opened from the official agenda (linked above). Email the board at board@tacoma.k12.wa.us: ‘Parents demand that the full text of proposed Policy 5240 be read aloud at the meeting and that the vote be delayed until the public has had 30 days to review the language.’
💰 Impact: Teacher Loyalty Oaths
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Public Comment Rules Could Be Used to Silence Dissenting Parents
The board’s public comment policy (Policy 1430) allows the president to terminate comments that violate district discrimination or harassment policies. Because these policies often include broad definitions of harassment based on ‘gender identity,’ this rule could be used to shut down parents who are speaking out on controversial gender ideology or curriculum.
Recommended Action Plan
BE PREPARED: If you plan to speak, be aware of Policy 1430. Email the board at board@tacoma.k12.wa.us and ask: ‘Please clarify if a parent stating a biological fact or quoting from a controversial library book during public comment would be considered a violation of district HIB policy and grounds for being silenced.’
💰 Impact: Free Speech Chilled
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Policy Protects ‘Gender Identity’ and ‘Gender Expression’
The district’s official nondiscrimination policy includes ‘gender identity’ and ‘gender expression’ as protected classes and designates a specific ‘Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator.’ This language is the foundation for policies that allow schools to socially transition students with new names and pronouns without parental knowledge or consent.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE BOARD: Email the board at board@tacoma.k12.wa.us: ‘Regarding your nondiscrimination policy, what specific procedures are in place to ensure parents are notified and must provide consent before any school staff member begins a ‘gender support plan’ or socially transitions a student?’
💰 Impact: Parental Notification Rights
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| ALERT (LEVEL 2) |
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Land Acknowledgment Cites ‘Sociopolitical Realities’
The board opens its meeting with a land acknowledgment that commits the district to honoring ‘sociopolitical realities.’ This language can be used to introduce political activism and contested social theories into the classroom under the guise of cultural respect.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: This is a low-level ideological signal. Track how this commitment to ‘sociopolitical realities’ translates into curriculum and classroom materials.
💰 Impact: Focus on Activism
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