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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Tri-Cities ROP. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
| HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Multiple Board Policy Changes Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve revisions to 11 different bylaws and policies governing their own operations, including rules for meetings, notices, and the superintendent’s duties (Item 8.14). These are bundled on the consent agenda, meaning they can pass with one vote and no public discussion.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email mburrola@tricitiesrop.org or call (562) 698-9571 ext. 100 and state: ‘I demand that Item 8.14, the approval of 11 revised Board Bylaws and Policies, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Parents deserve to know how you are changing the rules that govern the district.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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New Bylaws Could Restrict Board Member Speech
The board is holding a ‘First Reading’ for new bylaws titled ‘Public Statements’ and ‘Board Member Electronic Communication’ (Item 10.3). These types of policies are often used to control what board members can say to the public, potentially limiting transparency for parents.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Email mburrola@tricitiesrop.org or call (562) 698-9571 ext. 100 before the meeting: ‘Regarding Item 10.3, please immediately publish the full text of the proposed new Bylaws 9010 and 9012. The public must be able to review any proposed rules on ‘Public Statements’ and ‘Electronic Communication’ before the Board discusses them.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Transparency
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Over $676,000 in Spending Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board is being asked to approve $676,749.40 in purchase orders for October with a single vote on the consent agenda (Item 8.2). A detailed listing of what this money was spent on was not provided in the agenda, preventing public oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email mburrola@tricitiesrop.org or call (562) 698-9571 ext. 100: ‘I request that Item 8.2, the ratification of over $676,000 in purchase orders, be pulled from the Consent Agenda. The public deserves to see a detailed list of these expenditures before they are approved.’
💰 Impact: $676,749.40
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Unknown ‘Workforce Development’ Vendor on Consent Agenda
The board is approving a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ‘Pretzel Workforce Development,’ a vendor whose services are not described (Item 8.3). The details are in an attachment that was not included in the public agenda packet.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Email mburrola@tricitiesrop.org or call (562) 698-9571 ext. 100: ‘Regarding Item 8.3, who is Pretzel Workforce Development and what services will they provide? Please pull this item from the consent agenda for a public discussion and provide the MOU attachment to the public before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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