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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Wickenburg Unified District (4236). We found 3 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Approving Financial Report Hiding $3.4M in ‘Strings-Attached’ Federal Grants
The board is voting to approve the Annual Financial Report, which confirms the district has spent over $3.4 million in federal ESSER grants. These COVID-relief funds often required districts to implement Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and equity initiatives that parents were never asked to approve.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office at 928-668-5350 and ask for the email addresses for the Governing Board members. Email the Board before the Oct 8 meeting: ‘Regarding Action Item 4.A, the Annual Financial Report, I demand a full accounting of the programs and staff funded by the $3.4M in ESSER grants. Which of these programs are now being continued with local taxpayer dollars?’
💰 Impact: $3.4M (Federal Strings Attached)
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Board to Approve $537k in Undisclosed EdTech Software
The Annual Financial Report in Item 4.A shows the district spent $536,913 on technology and software. Parents have a right to know which specific EdTech products their children are using, how much daily screen time they add, and what independent proof the district has that these programs improve academic outcomes.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND EVIDENCE: Contact the District Office at 928-668-5350 and ask for the email addresses for the Governing Board members. Email the Board before the Oct 8 meeting: ‘Regarding the $536,913 in technology spending in the AFR (Item 4.A), please provide a list of the student-facing software purchased and the independent, non-vendor-funded studies proving its academic effectiveness before you approve the report.’
💰 Impact: $536,913
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| ALERT (LEVEL 2) |
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District Discussing Position on State Legislation
The Superintendent will present information on Proposition 320, a state legislative referral concerning school budgets. This is often the first step before the board uses district resources and its official position to engage in political lobbying on state law.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: This is an informational item (2.A), but pay close attention to the board’s discussion. If they move to take an official position on Proposition 320, that’s when we act to stop taxpayer-funded lobbying.
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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