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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Pomona Unified. We found 8 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District to Purchase “Second Step” SEL Program
The district is entering into a fiscal agreement with Committee for Children, the creator of the controversial ‘Second Step’ Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum. This program replaces traditional academics with lessons on emotional management and social perspectives, often with embedded ideological content.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a major SEL curriculum purchase hidden in the consent agenda. Email the Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘I demand Consent Item 7.21 be pulled for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Parents do not consent to our schools purchasing the ‘Second Step’ SEL program.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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“Conscious Discipline” SEL Program on Consent Agenda
Item 7.29 is a contract with Loving Guidance, LLC, which sells the ‘Conscious Discipline’ Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program. This program focuses on psychological techniques and behavior modification in the classroom, inserting the school between parents and children on emotional matters.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: This is another major SEL vendor hidden from public view. Email the Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Pull Consent Item 7.29 for a full public discussion. Parents deserve to know what ‘Conscious Discipline’ is before you approve this contract.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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Secretive Revisions to Student “Safety” Policy
The board is holding a final vote on revisions to Board Policy 5142, which covers student safety. These policies are often used to secretly implement rules on gender identity, pronouns, and social transitioning without parental knowledge or consent. The district has not made the text of the revised policy public with the agenda.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND A DELAY: Email the Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Postpone the vote on Agenda Item 9.04, the revisions to Policy 5142 Safety. Parents have a right to read the full text of this policy and provide public comment before you vote on rules that affect our children’s safety and our rights.’
💰 Impact: Parental Rights
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| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District to Contract for Student Behavior Tracking App
The district plans to sign an agreement with the University of Oregon for ‘PBIS Apps.’ PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) is a system for monitoring and modifying student behavior, creating a permanent digital record of subjective observations that can follow a child for years.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Email the Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 7.38, what specific student behaviors are being tracked by PBIS Apps, who has access to this data, and how can parents opt their children out of this surveillance system? Do not approve this until parents have answers.’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Data
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Board to Use Taxpayer Resources for Political Lobbying
Under Item 9.08, the Board plans to pass a resolution officially supporting ‘Proposition 3, the California Children’s Education and Health Care Protection Act of 2026.’ This is an inappropriate use of the school board’s time and taxpayer-funded platform to take a side in a political campaign. The Board’s job is to run the schools, not to lobby for or against statewide ballot measures.
Recommended Action Plan
REFOCUS THE BOARD: Email the Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Vote NO on Agenda Item 9.08. The school board must remain non-partisan and focus on improving academics in Pomona, not engaging in political activism with our resources.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Contract for School-Based Mental Health Services
The district is contracting with South Coast Community Services, a mental and behavioral health provider. This could establish a pipeline for school-based mental health services that operate without direct, ongoing parental involvement or consent for every session.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND CLARITY: Email the Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 7.36, what are the specific parental notification and consent procedures for students to receive services from South Coast Community Services? We must have an explicit opt-in, not a blanket consent form at the start of the year.’
💰 Impact: Bypassing Parents
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague “Professional Learning” Contract with Data Giant
The district is approving a contract with PowerSchool, a massive student data company, for ‘Professional Learning.’ This vague title could hide ideological training for teachers in topics like DEI, anti-racism, or SEL, which they then bring into the classroom.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND DETAILS: Email the Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Before approving Consent Item 7.35, please provide the public with a detailed syllabus or list of topics covered in the PowerSchool ‘Professional Learning’ contract. Parents have a right to know what our teachers are being taught.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Training Content
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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“Equity and Inclusion” Ideology in Holiday Proclamation
The proclamation for Indigenous Peoples’ Day contains ideological language, stating the board ‘seeks to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion’ and ‘promotes closing the equity gap.’ While honoring heritage is fine, this officially codifies divisive ‘equity’ language as a district value.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR: This shows the district’s commitment to ‘equity’ ideology. Use this language in future communications with the board to show you are paying attention to their stated priorities.
💰 Impact: Divisive Ideology
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