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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Pendergast Elementary District (4283). We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Presentation Reveals ‘Character Strong’ SEL Program in Use
A presentation on the Sunset Ridge school renovation under Item 6.A confirms that first-grade students are using the ‘Character Strong’ curriculum. This is a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program that focuses on feelings and social skills, often at the expense of core academic instruction time.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS: This isn’t on the agenda for a vote, but we need to act. Email the Governing Board (contact info on the district website): ‘The presentation for Item 6.A revealed the use of the ‘Character Strong’ SEL curriculum. When was this program approved? Parents have the right to review all SEL materials and must be provided with a clear opt-out process.’
💰 Impact: Academic Instruction Time
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Superintendent Joining National ‘Chiefs for Change’ Network
Under Consent Item 5.J, the Superintendent is attending an onboarding event to join ‘Chiefs for Change,’ a national network of education leaders. This organization tracks DEI-style metrics like leader demographics and could serve as a pipeline for bringing national political agendas into our local district at taxpayer expense.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE BOARD: Email the Governing Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding Consent Item 5.J, what is the district’s official relationship with Chiefs for Change? We are concerned that joining this national political network will bring outside agendas into our schools. Please explain how this membership benefits Pendergast students academically before approving this travel.’
💰 Impact: National Political Influence
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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Win: District Adopts Policy Increasing Health Provider Transparency
The Board is voting to adopt Policy JLC, which requires the district to share the credentials of school health staff and details on their emergency training whenever a parent asks. This is a victory for transparency that empowers parents to know exactly who is providing medical care to their children at school.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for adopting Policy JLC under Item 7.B. Publicly supporting good policy makes it harder to reverse and sets a standard for other districts. Let’s get on the record supporting this pro-parent transparency measure.
✅ Why It Matters: Parental Empowerment
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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Win: Board Adopts Stronger Agenda Transparency Rules
As part of the policy updates in Item 7.B, the Board is adopting changes to Policy BEDB that ban hiding tax increases or major decisions in the ‘consent agenda.’ This forces important votes into the open for public discussion and scrutiny, preventing them from being rubber-stamped.
How to Lock It In
APPLAUD TRANSPARENCY: Email the Governing Board (contact info on the district website) to thank them for adopting the updates to Policy BEDB in Item 7.B. Let them know parents appreciate measures that prevent controversial items from being passed without discussion.
✅ Why It Matters: Increased Board Accountability
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| Win (LEVEL 5) |
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Win: Policy Adopted to Protect ‘Patriotic Youth Groups’ Access
The Board is updating Policy JJAB to ensure that ‘patriotic youth groups’ cannot be discriminated against or denied the same access to students that other outside groups are given. This is a common-sense policy that protects groups like the Boy Scouts from being unfairly blocked from our schools.
How to Lock It In
SUPPORT THIS WIN: Email the Governing Board (contact info on the district website) to express support for the update to Policy JJAB under Item 7.B. This is a common-sense policy that ensures fairness for community groups.
✅ Why It Matters: Viewpoint Fairness
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