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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for William S. Hart Union High. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Public Comment Time Slashed to 20 Minutes
The board is limiting the total public comment period for non-agenda items to just 20 minutes, allowing only the first 10 speakers to be heard. This severely restricts parents’ ability to hold the board accountable and voice concerns on emerging issues.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a direct attempt to silence parents. Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Item VII is an unacceptable restriction on public input. We demand you remove the 20-minute and 10-speaker limits to ensure all parents can be heard. Your job is to listen to us, not shut us down.’
💰 Impact: Silencing Parent Voices
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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State Mandate Removes Parent and Teacher Input from Reclassification
The district is adopting a new state-mandated policy (AB 2555) that makes a single test score the ‘sole criterion’ for reclassifying English Learner students. This removes the ability for teachers and parents to consider a student’s actual classroom performance, potentially pushing students out of support programs prematurely based on one test.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND LOCAL CONTROL: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link): ‘While AB 2555 is a state law, we urge the board to publicly advocate for its repeal. Item XI.C.4’s ‘sole criterion’ policy strips parents and teachers of their voice in a critical decision about a child’s education. We must retain local input.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Local Control
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Expands EdTech with ‘IXL Learning’
The district is spending a combined $5,587.50 on ‘IXL Learning,’ a student-facing educational software. The board has not provided evidence that this program improves academic outcomes or detailed how much additional daily screen time it will require from students, replacing direct instruction.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND EVIDENCE: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Before approving Purchase Orders P27-01494, P27-01566, and P27-01567 for IXL, please publish the independent, non-vendor-funded evidence showing this software produces academic gains, and state the total daily screen time it adds for students.’
💰 Impact: $5,587.50
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Vague $23K Contract with ‘CrisisGo’ Student Monitoring Vendor
The district is spending $23,362 on ‘CrisisGo Inc’ for unspecified ‘Contracted Services.’ This company provides safety and alert systems that often include student monitoring and ‘threat assessment’ tools, which can lead to surveillance of student behavior and speech.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Purchase Order P27-01467, what specific services is CrisisGo providing? Will this system be used to monitor student communications or behavior, and what are the privacy policies for the student data it collects?’
💰 Impact: $23,362.00
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Implements Student Surveillance for ‘Chronic Absenteeism’
A presentation reveals a focus on tracking students for ‘Chronic Absenteeism,’ particularly those flagged as ‘Homeless’ or ‘Socioeconomically disadvantaged.’ The plan includes ‘Targeted Interventions’ and ‘Personal outreach to students and families,’ which can cross the line from support into surveillance and data collection on families.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding the Bowman High presentation, what specific data is being collected on students and families during ‘personal outreach’ for chronic absenteeism? Parents must have the right to opt-out of any data collection that is not strictly attendance-related.’
💰 Impact: Your Family’s Privacy
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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District Adopts SEL Vendor ‘Everyday Speech’
The district is paying $599.99 to ‘Everyday Speech LLC,’ a company that provides Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum and materials. This purchase, while small, introduces a known ideological vendor into the district, often as a pilot for a larger program.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Purchase Order P27-01297, I demand this item be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. What specific SEL content is ‘Everyday Speech’ providing, and will parents have full access to review all materials before they are used with students?’
💰 Impact: $599.99
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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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Potential Partnership with Medal of Honor Society for Character Program
The board is considering an MOU with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society for a staff member to provide professional development for its Character Development Program. This program focuses on courage, sacrifice, and patriotism, offering a positive alternative to divisive SEL and DEI-based curricula.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to support Item XI.B.2. Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Thank you for considering the Medal of Honor Character Development Program. This is the kind of character education parents support, and we urge you to approve this partnership.’
✅ Why It Matters: Promoting Patriotism
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