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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for San Marcos Unified. We found 10 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Approving $347,485 for “Wellness” Consultant
Hidden in the contract list (Item 9.7), the district is paying Wellness Together $347,485.50 for a ‘Counseling Consultant.’ School-based mental health services from third-party vendors are a primary way districts survey students and provide services without full parental consent or knowledge.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM & PULL THE ITEM: This is a massive red flag. Email the Board and Superintendent immediately: ‘Pull the Wellness Together contract from Consent Item 9.7 for a separate public discussion and vote. We do not consent to third-party ‘wellness’ providers having access to our children without our express, written permission for every single service.’
💰 Impact: $347,485.50 (Restricted Funds)
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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District to Administer “Healthy Kids Survey” to Students
The contract list in Item 9.7 includes paying for the ‘CalSCHLS Healthy Kids Survey.’ This survey is known for asking students invasive and inappropriate questions about their mental health, sexuality, drug use, and home life, collecting sensitive data on children without specific parental review of the questions.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY & OPT-OUT: Email the Board: ‘Regarding the CalSCHLS survey in Item 9.7, the district must post the full survey online for parental review and provide an easy, opt-out form for all parents before this is administered. We will not allow our children to be data-mined.’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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District Adding LGBTQ+ Suicide Hotline to Student IDs
Policy update 5141.4 (Item 9.20) mandates printing The Trevor Project’s LGBTQ+ suicide hotline on all student ID cards for grades 7-12. This directs students to an activist organization known for promoting gender ideology, medical transition, and secrecy from parents.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND NEUTRAL RESOURCES: Email the Board: ‘Regarding Policy 5141.4 in Item 9.20, we support providing students with the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. We do NOT support promoting a political activist group like The Trevor Project on student IDs. The district must use neutral, life-affirming resources, not groups that advocate for medicalizing children and hiding information from parents.’
💰 Impact: Directing Kids to Activists
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District to Close Middle School Grades at La Mirada Academy
Item 8.3 proposes reconfiguring La Mirada Academy from a TK-8 school to a TK-5 school, effective in 2027-28. This will eliminate the middle school program, and all rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will be moved to San Marcos Middle School.
Recommended Action Plan
ATTEND & SPEAK UP: This is a major change for La Mirada families. Attend the meeting to demand the district provide the data behind this decision and take parent input before voting on Item 8.3. Email the Board: ‘Parents deserve a say in their children’s academic path. We demand a transparent process and community engagement before you vote to close the middle school at La Mirada Academy.’
💰 Impact: Major School Disruption
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Vague “Student Achievement Plans” on Action Agenda
Item 8.8 asks the board to approve the ‘School Plans for Student Achievement’ (SPSA) for all 19 schools in a single vote. These plans, developed by School Site Councils, often contain details about SEL, DEI, and other non-academic programs that are not disclosed on the main agenda.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The attachment for Item 8.8 was not provided in the online packet. These plans must be reviewed for ideological content before the vote. Contact the district office to demand copies of all 19 School Plans for Student Achievement be posted publicly online immediately.
💰 Impact: Hidden Curriculum
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Board to Nominate Delegate to State Lobbying Group
Item 8.2 asks the Board to nominate one of its members to the California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate Assembly. The CSBA is a political organization that lobbies the state legislature, often against parental rights initiatives.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE BOARD: Email the Board: ‘Regarding Item 8.2, will the nominated delegate commit to representing the will of San Marcos parents and taxpayers, not the political agenda of the CSBA? We expect our elected officials to advocate for parental rights, not lobby against them.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Board May Limit Public Comment to 20 Minutes Per Item
The board’s public comment rules state they may limit the total time for public input to twenty (20) minutes per agenda item. This could be used to shut down parent voices on controversial topics with high public interest.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR: While this is a common rule, be prepared to challenge it if the Board President uses it to cut off debate on a hot-button issue. Email the Board: ‘We urge you to use your discretion to extend, not limit, public comment on items of high community interest to ensure all parent voices are heard.’
💰 Impact: Silencing Parent Voices
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Spending on “Restorative Justice” Training
Item 9.7 includes a $2,000 contract with the San Diego County Office of Education for ‘Restorative Justice Practices professional learning.’ Restorative Justice often replaces traditional discipline and consequences with therapy-style talking circles, which can minimize accountability for bad behavior and compromise student safety.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Email the Board: ‘Regarding the Restorative Justice training in Item 9.7, how does this practice align with the district’s discipline policy? Parents expect accountability and safety, not the replacement of consequences with discussion groups.’
💰 Impact: $2,000
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District Leaders Attending “Future of Learning” Conference
Item 9.3 approves travel for two district administrators to the SXSW EDU Conference to ‘explore bold ideas’ and ‘discover emerging technologies.’ These events are often incubators for ideological trends like SEL and DEI, and promote expensive, unproven EdTech products.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FOR A REPORT: Email the Board: ‘Regarding Item 9.3, we request that the administrators attending SXSW EDU provide a public report on the ‘bold ideas’ and vendors they engaged with, and how any proposed changes will directly improve core academic outcomes for our students.’
💰 Impact: Ideological & Vendor Influence
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Invests in Career and Technical Education
The board is set to approve a $1.8M contract for an Agricultural Innovation Farm Project (Item 9.10) and apply for state matching funds for more Career Technical Education (CTE) programs (Item 9.11). This is a fantastic investment in real-world skills and academic programs that prepare students for future careers.
How to Lock It In
SHOW UP & SUPPORT: Attend the meeting to thank the Board for investing in valuable Career and Technical Education. Email the Board: ‘Thank you for supporting Items 9.10 and 9.11. We strongly support expanding CTE programs that provide students with practical skills and pathways to success.’
✅ Why It Matters: Focus on Real-World Skills
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