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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Baldwin Park Unified. We found 9 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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School-Based Telehealth Contract Renewed
The district is renewing its contract with Hazel Health for telehealth services in schools (Item P.7). These services can provide students with mental and physical health care without a parent being present, creating a serious risk of bypassing parental consent and knowledge on sensitive issues.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a major threat to parental rights. Sign up for public comment on Item P.7. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Vote NO on the Hazel Health contract. Medical and mental health decisions belong to parents, not to a screen in the nurse’s office.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Bypassing Parental Consent
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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New ‘Ethnic Studies’ Textbook on Official List
The district’s official textbook list for the year, presented under Item K.2, includes ‘Voices An Ethnic Studies Survey’ for high school. ‘Ethnic Studies’ curricula are frequently based on Critical Race Theory, teaching students to view history and society through the lens of identity politics and oppression.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the textbook list in Item K.2, I demand to know the parental review process for the ‘Voices An Ethnic Studies Survey’ textbook. Parents have a right to see this curriculum before it reaches our children.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Replacing History with Activism
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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Outside ‘Family Services’ Group to Counsel Students
Item P.11 renews an MOU with ‘Foothill Family Services’ to provide counseling in schools. This outsources student mental health to a third party, raising critical questions about what they are counseling students on, especially regarding gender and sexuality, and whether parents are notified and must consent first.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND A VOTE: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Pull Item P.11 from the Consent Agenda. Parents need to hear a public discussion on the specific parental notification and consent policies for counseling provided by Foothill Family Services.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Expands ‘Community Schools’ Program
Item P.9 amends the district’s agreement for the ‘California Community Schools Partnership Program.’ This model expands the school’s role into family life, offering ‘integrated student supports’ that can include home visits, data collection on families, and connecting students to social services, all without clear parental oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND OVERSIGHT: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the Community Schools program in Item P.9, what specific parental consent policies are in place before any ‘integrated supports’ or services are provided to a student or their family? Parents must be the final authority.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Government Overreach into Families
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Hidden Vendor Contracts on Consent Agenda
Item O.4 on the consent agenda asks for approval of ‘Professional Service Contracts’ without listing the vendors or the cost. Bundling undisclosed contracts like this is a common way to approve spending on controversial DEI or SEL consultants without public scrutiny.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Pull Item O.4 from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote. The public deserves to know which vendors are being hired with our tax dollars before they are approved.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Board to Revise Policy on Parent Visitors
Item S.1 is a first reading of revisions to the policy on ‘Visitors and Outsiders.’ Changes to this policy could be used to limit parents’ ability to visit their child’s school, observe classrooms, or meet with teachers, reducing transparency and parental oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The revised policy document for Item S.1 was not included in the agenda packet. Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see if the changes restrict parental access, and be prepared to speak at the next meeting.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Parent Access
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Suspect ‘Professional Development’ Vendor Hired
Item P.8 approves a contract with ‘Thriving YOUniversity’ to provide professional development for elementary school staff. The name strongly suggests a focus on SEL, mindfulness, or other therapeutic concepts being pushed onto teachers to then use in the classroom.
Recommended Action Plan
VERIFY THE VENDOR: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item P.8, please provide the public with the training materials from Thriving YOUniversity so parents can see what our teachers are being taught. This item should be pulled from consent for discussion.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Teacher Indoctrination
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Board Proposes Eliminating Meeting Agenda Rules
Item S.4 is a first reading to eliminate the bylaw exhibit governing the ‘Order of Business’ for meetings. Removing established rules for the meeting agenda can make proceedings less predictable and transparent, making it harder for parents to follow along and participate effectively.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The document for Item S.4 was not included in the agenda packet. Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the details. Ask the board why they believe eliminating this procedural safeguard is necessary.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Board Transparency
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District Celebrates Student Behavior Management System
The district is spotlighting schools for their implementation of ‘Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports’ (PBIS). PBIS is a framework for managing student behavior that is often a key component of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and data-collection systems like MTSS.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR: While this is a celebration, not a new program, it shows PBIS is deeply embedded. Ask the board during public comment how PBIS data is collected, who it’s shared with, and how it connects to the district’s broader SEL strategy.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Normalizing SEL
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