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Hiding Ideological Spending Inside the Budget
The board is presenting a ‘Tentative Budget Hearing’ that focuses on complex tax rates. This is a classic ‘hide the ball’ tactic. The real action is the vote to approve the entire multi-million dollar budget for the next school year. This is where funding for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) vendors, DEI consultants, and ‘mental health’ programs that bypass parents gets approved without a separate, public discussion. The details are buried in a massive ‘Budget Book’ document that most parents will never read.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The ‘Tentative Budget Book’ is attached to the official agenda online. Chapter members must download it and use CTRL+F to search for keywords like ‘SEL’, ‘Equity’, ‘CASEL’, ‘Panorama’, ‘Second Step’, and ‘Restorative’. If you find a questionable line item, email the School Board immediately: ‘I demand the funding for [Program/Vendor Name] be pulled from the main budget vote for a separate public discussion and roll-call vote.’ Advise members to verify board contact details on the district website.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed – Buried in the Full Budget Document
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