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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Guadalupe Union Elementary. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Changes to Parental Notification Policy Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board is voting to update the district’s official policy on Parent/Guardian Notifications (Policy 5145.6). The text of these changes has not been made public in the agenda, leaving parents in the dark about potential alterations to their right to be informed about what happens to their child at school.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: The board is voting on changes to the Parental Notification policy (Items IX.AI and IX.AJ) without showing parents the new language. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand these items be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a full public reading and discussion. ‘Parents have a right to know how their notification rights are being changed. Post the full text of the proposed changes to Policy 5145.6 and delay the vote until the next meeting so the public can review it.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Parental Notification
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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School to House “Family Advocate” from External Agency
The district plans to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara to place a “Family Advocate” in a school-based “Family Resource Center.” These centers can become hubs for services that operate outside of parental view, including mental health or social interventions for your child.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Email the Board before they vote on Item X.E. You can find contact information on the district website. ‘What specific ‘family support services’ will the Family Service Agency provide on campus? Will these services be provided to students, and if so, what is the parental notification and consent policy before a student receives services from the Family Advocate?’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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“Healthy Relationships” Program for Jr. High Students
The district plans to approve a contract with “YouthWell” for a “Bullying Prevention and Healthy Relationships” program for all Jr. High students, hidden on the consent agenda. Programs with these titles can be a vehicle for introducing sensitive topics like gender identity or sexual content without direct parental oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: This program is on the ‘Consent Agenda’ (Item IX.D), meaning it could pass without discussion. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand this item be pulled for a separate discussion and vote. ‘What is in the YouthWell ‘Healthy Relationships’ curriculum, and will parents have the right to review all materials and opt their children out before it is approved?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed curriculum content
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague “Consulting Services” Contract on Consent Agenda
The district is approving a contract for “Consulting Services” with an individual named Reese Thompson. The agenda provides no information about the nature of these services, the cost, or the consultant’s qualifications, which could be for anything from academic tutoring to DEI training.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Item IX.E on the Consent Agenda is for an undefined ‘Consulting Services’ contract. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask for details before this is approved. ‘Regarding Item IX.E, what specific services will Reese Thompson provide to the district, who will be served (students or staff), and what is the total cost of this contract?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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