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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Goleta Union Elementary. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Pushes “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” Initiative
The district presented its commitment to ‘address institutional racism and educational inequities’ and ‘dismantle systemic obstacles.’ The plan includes introducing ‘culturally relevant books,’ conducting racial demographic analysis of staff to inform hiring, and forming DEI committees. This shifts the focus from academic achievement to social engineering and viewing students and staff through the lens of race.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a major ideological push disguised as an ‘information item.’ Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘I am concerned by Item 7.d. Goleta schools must focus on core academics like reading, writing, and math for all students, not on divisive DEI initiatives that judge individuals by their race. Please redirect these efforts to academic excellence.’
💰 Impact: Replacing Academics
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Spends $23,561 on Screen-Based Reading Program
Buried in the ‘Payment of Claims’ is a $23,561.30 payment to Lexia Learning Systems for software licenses at six schools. This purchase increases student screen time, often at the expense of direct instruction from a teacher. The district has not provided independent, non-vendor-funded evidence that this program produces meaningful academic gains.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: This was approved under Consent Item 4.c without discussion. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the $23,561 payment to Lexia Learning, please publish the independent, third-party studies proving its effectiveness and the total daily screen time it adds for a typical student before any future renewals. Our children need teachers, not more tablets.’
💰 Impact: $23,561.30
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Key Budget and Future Agenda Docs Hidden From View
The attachments for the Budget Update (Item 7.e), which includes the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), and Items for Future Agendas (Item 8.a) were not available for public review with the main agenda packet. These are two of the most critical documents for parents, as they reveal future spending priorities and upcoming policy changes where ideological programs are often hidden.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the files for Items 7.e and 8.a attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to find out what the district is planning for future spending and policy. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘The attachments for the LCAP/Budget Update and Future Agenda Items must be easily and reliably accessible to the public well in advance of the meeting.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Transparency
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Data-Sharing Approved for New SEL-Linked Vendor
The board approved an MOU to transfer employee data to a new vendor, PublicSchoolWORKS. While the data transfer itself is free, this is the first step in a transition to a vendor that offers not just safety compliance, but also Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and behavior management products. This opens the door to a new, unvetted ideological vendor without full public review.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND VETTING: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 6.b and the transition to PublicSchoolWORKS, I demand a full public review of all curriculum and services this vendor offers, including any SEL or student behavior modules, before any contract is signed. Do not approve ideological vendors through back-door administrative agreements.’
💰 Impact: Future SEL Contract
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Spends $13,660 on Language App
The district spent $13,660 on licenses for Shoonya Digital, a language and cultural immersion app for students. As with other EdTech, this increases screen time and replaces teacher-led instruction. The district has not presented evidence of its academic value or necessity.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND EVIDENCE: This was approved under Consent Item 4.c. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the $13,660 payment to Shoonya Digital, what is the educational justification for this app? Please provide evidence of its effectiveness and detail how much screen time it will add to a student’s day before considering renewal.’
💰 Impact: $13,660
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Pays $3,000 for ‘Leadership’ Speaker
The payment list includes $3,000 to Trudy Arriaga for a ‘Leadership Professional Development Speaker.’ This speaker is known for promoting ‘equity’ and other DEI-related concepts in education. This appears to be ideological training for staff, paid for by taxpayers, under a vague description.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: This was passed in Consent Item 4.c. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the $3,000 payment to Trudy Arriaga, please provide the materials from this “Leadership Professional Development.” Parents have a right to know if taxpayer funds are being used for ideological training focused on equity and DEI instead of academic excellence.’
💰 Impact: $3,000
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District Tracking ‘Hate/Bias’ Incidents
An information update on ‘Behavior, Health and Safety’ (Item 7.g) included a topic for ‘Update on incidents of hate/bias.’ This signals the district is tracking and categorizing student behavior based on subjective, politically-charged definitions, which can lead to speech policing and surveillance in schools.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 7.g, what is the district’s definition of a “hate/bias” incident? Parents must be notified and consent before their child is questioned or disciplined under such subjective policies.’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Speech
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