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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Tolleson Elementary District (4264). We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Board Approving $19,652 for Travel to National Lobbyist Conference
The board is voting to spend nearly $20,000 in taxpayer money to send the superintendent and all five board members to the National School Boards Association (NSBA) conference. The NSBA is a political lobbying group that has actively worked against parental rights, famously comparing concerned parents to domestic terrorists.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Governing Board (see the Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘I demand Consent Item V.B be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Why are we spending $20,000 to send the entire board to a conference run by the NSBA, a group that has attacked parents?’
💰 Impact: $19,652.40
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Using Public Meeting to Campaign Against Ballot Measure
The board is giving a platform to the Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA), a lobbyist group, to present on Proposition 320. The presentation is framed as ‘informational’ but is clearly designed to persuade the public to oppose the measure, which would require 60% of spending on direct instruction. This is an inappropriate use of district resources for political advocacy.
Recommended Action Plan
CALL FOR NEUTRALITY: During public comment, state: ‘The district should not use its resources or platform to take a side on a public ballot measure like Proposition 320. I ask the board to provide equal time for a presentation in favor of the proposition to ensure a balanced view, or to refrain from hosting political advocacy in the future.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Dozens of Staff Paid for “21st Century” After-School Program
Buried in the personnel report are dozens of stipends and hourly payments for ’21st Century Site Coordinators’ and ‘Instructors.’ ’21st Century Skills’ is often a euphemism for programs that replace core academics with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and other subjective, non-academic content.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FOR THE CURRICULUM: Email the Governing Board (see the Official Agenda link for contacts): ‘Regarding the 21st Century program staff in Personnel Item V.I, please provide the full curriculum and learning objectives for this program. Parents have a right to know what is being taught in these after-school programs.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Program Cost
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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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District Expands Background Checks for All Employees
The board is voting under Action Item VI.B to require all district employees, not just new hires, to obtain a fingerprint clearance card by July 2027. This is a significant step to enhance student safety by ensuring every adult working with our children has passed a thorough background check.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up or email the Governing Board (see the Official Agenda link for contacts) to thank them for prioritizing student safety with Item VI.B. Publicly supporting this makes it harder to reverse and sets a standard for other districts.
✅ Why It Matters: Enhanced Student Safety
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