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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Desert Sands Unified. We found 10 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Mandatory LGBTQ Teacher Training and Telehealth Counseling
This new policy mandates annual ‘lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning cultural competency’ training for all teachers in grades 7-12. It also expands telehealth services, which could allow for student mental health counseling to occur without a parent being physically present.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a major policy shift. Email the Board of Education (see Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘Vote NO on the first reading of Policy 5141.5. Mandatory gender ideology training for teachers and telehealth services that bypass parents are unacceptable. We do not co-parent with the school district.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Parental Consent
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Adopts ‘Social-Emotional’ Staff Training
The district is spending $55,000 from a state ‘Behavioral Health’ grant on ‘MindSet’ training for staff. This program explicitly teaches ‘social-emotional skills’ for managing students, embedding therapeutic and behavioral modification techniques into school discipline.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 27.6, what are the terms of the CA Youth Behavioral Health Initiative grant? Parents need to know what data is being collected on their children and what behavioral ideologies are being taught to staff under this grant.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $55,000 (Strings Attached Grant)
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Hiring ‘Equity’ Consultant for Staff Training
The district is paying $22,500 to Catalyst Education Consulting, a firm whose stated mission is to ‘promote equity.’ This contract will embed politically-charged DEI concepts into the training for district administrators, influencing policy behind the scenes.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 24.1, please provide the training materials from Catalyst Education Consulting. Parents have a right to know how the district defines ‘equity’ and what is being taught to our administrators.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $22,500
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Contracting for ‘Social-Emotional Learning’ in Early Childhood
The district is paying an outside group $108,680 to provide ‘mental health services’ and coach staff on maintaining a ‘positive social-emotional learning classroom environment’ for the youngest students. This outsources student services and embeds SEL ideology into the Early Childhood program.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 19.1, what are the specific parental consent and opt-out procedures for these mental health services? Will parents be notified and present for any services provided to their children?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $108,680
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Accepting $300k Grant for ‘Mental Health’ Programs
The district is accepting a $299,395 state grant for ‘mental health services.’ These large grants often come with ideological strings attached, mandating specific programs, data collection on students, or the expansion of school-based clinics that operate without parental presence.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 27.13, what are the specific requirements and mandates attached to the MHADA grant? Parents must be informed of any required curriculum or student data sharing before this money is accepted.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $299,395 (State Strings Attached)
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Adopting ‘Sanctuary’ Immigration Policies
The board is updating its child care and preschool policies to include specific protocols for responding to federal immigration enforcement, based on the California Attorney General’s model policies. This inserts the school into a highly politicized national issue, potentially creating sanctuary-style policies without community debate.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE BOARD: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Items 19.5 and 19.6, what is the district’s liability if it obstructs federal law enforcement? School resources should focus on education, not immigration politics.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Focus on Academics
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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After-School Theater Program Pushes SEL
A nearly $50,000 contract for an after-school theater program explicitly states it will emphasize ‘social-emotional learning.’ This is another example of replacing traditional enrichment with ideological programming, even in extracurricular activities.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR: This is another vendor contract pushing SEL. Track this vendor and ask the board if there are any non-SEL-focused theater programs available for students.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $49,630
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Yoga Program Includes ‘Mental Health’ Discussions
The district is spending $22,250 on a yoga and ‘mindfulness’ program that includes ‘discussions about mental health’ with elementary and middle school students. These programs can introduce therapeutic concepts into the school day without a clear curriculum for parents to review.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Contact the District Office (see Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 25.10, what specific ‘mental health’ topics will be discussed with elementary students in this yoga program? Parents must be able to review the curriculum.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $22,250
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The agenda lists a presentation on ‘Screentime and Intentional Technology Use’ which mentions ‘digital wellness’ and ‘mental well-being.’ The actual presentation was not attached to the agenda for public review.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes or student data collection plans.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Lack of Transparency
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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WIN: District Tightens Academic Standards for Outside Credits
The district is strengthening its rules for accepting outside credits toward graduation, now requiring pre-approval from a counselor and principal. This is a great move to protect the value of a diploma by ensuring all credits meet the district’s academic standards and preventing students from using unvetted online courses.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Email the Board (see Official Agenda link) to thank them for approving AR 6146.11. ‘Thank you for protecting academic standards and ensuring a DSUSD diploma reflects genuine local coursework. This is a great step for accountability.’
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