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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Hermosa Beach City Elementary. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Board to Vote on Lobbying for Statewide Tax Hike
The school board is voting on Resolution 26-27:05 to officially support Proposition 3, a statewide measure to make higher income tax rates permanent. This is an inappropriate use of the board’s platform to engage in political advocacy on issues outside of direct school governance.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: Urge the board to focus on educating children, not on lobbying for statewide tax policy. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and sign up for public comment to demand they vote NO on Item 12.5.
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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New Policy Expands School Authority Off-Campus
Under Item 12.4, the district is adopting a new policy to address cyberbullying that happens off-campus and outside of school hours. This could give the school authority to monitor and discipline students for their private online activity, infringing on parental oversight and family life.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link) before the meeting. Ask: ‘Regarding Item 12.4, what are the specific, objective criteria for when off-campus speech is severe enough to warrant school intervention, and what due process protections will be guaranteed for students?’
💰 Impact: Expanded School Authority
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District to Fund ‘Mental Wellness’ Afterschool Program
Item 12.3 approves a $5,000 contract with ‘Indivisible Arts’ for an afterschool program teaching ‘Fundamental Life Tools’ to a targeted group of 6-8th graders. The program is based on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) concepts like ‘mindful awareness’ and ‘connection,’ raising questions about how students are selected and what is being taught.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link) and ask: ‘Regarding Item 12.3, what are the specific criteria for ‘targeting’ students for this SEL program, and will all curriculum materials from Indivisible Arts be made public for parental review before this vote?’
💰 Impact: $5,000
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Adopts ‘United Against Hate Week’
Item 12.1 is a resolution to adopt ‘United Against Hate Week,’ which focuses on concepts like ‘implicit biases’ and ‘inclusion.’ These programs often serve as a vehicle for introducing divisive, politically-charged ideas into the classroom under the banner of anti-bullying.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FOR MATERIALS: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link) regarding Item 12.1. Ask: ‘What specific curriculum, activities, and third-party materials will be used during United Against Hate Week, and will they all be available for parental review before the event?’
💰 Impact: Classroom Politicization
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Ideological Buzzwords Added to District’s Core Values
The district’s official vision statement, printed on the agenda’s first page, lists ‘Global Citizenship’ and ‘Inclusion’ as core values. While seemingly harmless, these terms are often used as a framework to justify politically charged curricula that can de-emphasize American civics and values.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: Track how these terms are used to justify new programs or curriculum changes in the future. No immediate action required.
💰 Impact: Ideological Framework
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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WIN: Student Test Scores Show Strong Academic Gains
The district’s latest assessment results, presented in Item 10.1, show significant gains in core academics. Science achievement is up over 11% and math scores now exceed pre-COVID levels, demonstrating a successful focus on academic excellence.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up to thank the Board and administration for their focus on academic recovery and achievement. Publicly praise this success during public comment to encourage them to continue prioritizing core subjects and to make this a model for other districts.
✅ Why It Matters: Focus on Academics
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