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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Paso Robles Joint Unified. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Policy Updates Mandate LGBTQ Training, Create ‘Bias’ Complaints
Agenda Item I.2 contains sweeping policy changes. The updates mandate ‘LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency’ training for staff (BP 4131), create a formal process to file complaints about curriculum that isn’t ‘diverse’ enough (BP 1312.3), and introduce language to protect staff who are forced to admit their ‘own personal bias’ in trainings (BP 4131). These policies shift the focus from academics to ideology and can be used to silence dissenting parents and teachers.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a major policy shift. Show up to the meeting and sign up for public comment. Email the Board (see Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘Vote NO on the ideological components of the Q3 Policy Updates in Item I.2. Our schools must focus on academic excellence, not political indoctrination and bias training.’
💰 Impact: Replacing Academics with Activism
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District Buying Unvetted Digital Library for All Students
Under Consent Item H.13, the district is spending $44,587 on the OverDrive/Sora app, giving students ’24/7 equitable access to a vast digital library.’ This opens the door for students to access ideologically-driven and age-inappropriate content without parental knowledge or consent, as there is no mention of a vetting process or parental controls.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND VETTING & CONTROLS: Email the Board (see Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘Regarding Item H.13, what is the district’s policy for vetting books in the Sora digital library? Before this is approved, we demand a clear process for parental notification and the ability to restrict access to inappropriate content.’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Unfiltered Media Access
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Silences Parents at Public Meetings
Under agenda item F.1, the district has a policy that written public comments submitted by parents will not be read aloud during the board meeting. This procedure effectively silences public input, preventing the community and other board members from hearing parents’ concerns on the record.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TO BE HEARD: Email the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact information): ‘I demand that all public comments submitted for agenda item F.1 be read aloud during the meeting. A transparent government requires that the public’s voice is heard, not just filed away.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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Over $6.5 Million in Spending Hidden from Public View
Consent Agenda items H.5 and H.6 approve a Purchase Order list of $1.68M and a Payment list of $4.84M. The detailed attachments listing the specific vendors and expenses were not included in the agenda packet, preventing any public review of this massive spending before the vote.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact information): ‘Pull items H.5 and H.6 from the Consent Agenda for a full discussion. The public deserves to know where over $6.5 million is being spent before you vote to approve it.’
💰 Impact: $6.5M+ in Undisclosed Spending
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New K-1 ‘Science of Reading’ Curriculum Purchase
The district plans to spend $53,521 on a new K-1 curriculum, ‘Heggerty Bridge to Writing,’ under Consent Item H.12. While it’s described as aligned with the ‘Science of Reading,’ this is still a new student-facing program being purchased with federal Title I funds. Parents need to see the evidence that this program works and understand how much additional screen time it will require of our youngest learners.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND EVIDENCE: Email the Board (see Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘Regarding Item H.12, before approving the $53,521 Heggerty purchase, please publish the independent, non-vendor-funded evidence of its academic effectiveness and a report on the daily screen time it will add for K-1 students.’
💰 Impact: $53,521.97 (Federal Strings Attached)
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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WIN: District Policy Prohibits Secret Gender Transitions
A major win for parental rights is buried in the policy updates under Item I.2. The new BP 5022 explicitly prohibits district employees from lying to or misleading parents about a student’s gender identity or expression at school. This policy, citing the Mirabelli v. Bonta court case, is a powerful tool to stop secret social transitions and affirms that parents have the right to know what is happening with their child at school.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for adopting the parent-protective language in BP 5022. Email the Board (see Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘Thank you for including the Mirabelli v. Bonta protections in BP 5022. This is a critical step in affirming parental rights, and we urge you to approve it and ensure it is strongly enforced.’
✅ Why It Matters: Protecting Parental Rights
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