Waste and Abuse! Tahoma Finance Director Incurs $1.5 Million in IRS Fines. Retaliates Against Whistleblower.
In a case of self-admitted negligence and apathy over a period of several years, the current Tahoma School District (TSD) Director of Finance/Assistant Superintendent appears to have incurred $1.5M in IRS fines against the TSD.
Thieves Attempt to Silence Tahoma Parents
Over the last few months, Tahoma Parents has dedicated resources towards raising awareness of our cause through legal political advertising mediums. Sadly, we have found that some members in our community do not look favorably upon the American free exchange of ideas and have attempted theft to silence us.
Sexually Explicit Graphic Novel Discovered in Tahoma HS Library
A recent tip sent to us by upset parents shows a wildly inappropriate “LGBTQ+” graphic novel on display at the THS library.
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral To (SBIRT) - What You Should Know.
In the coming weeks, every 8th and 10th grader in the Tahoma School District (TSD) will be given the SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral To) questionnaire. But what exactly is SBIRT and is it something you should consider opting out of?
Keeping Secrets from Parents? Tahoma Teacher Sends Students Concerning Questionnaire.
Concerning communication recently sent to Tahoma Parents shows a potentially alarming case of a Summit Trail Middle School (STMS) Math Teacher asking for her students’ preferred identities and offering to keep it a secret from family members in a required questionnaire.
Senate Candidate Tiffany Smiley Meets with Tahoma Parents
Tahoma Parents recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Senate Candidate Tiffany Smiley to discuss education reform.
District Drags Feet as Local Parents Demand School Security Improvements
Parents are becoming increasingly worried as the district fails to address identified security vulnerabilities in a timely manner. With the rise of school invasions, crime in our area, and even a threat against Rock Creek Elementary this year, it is understandable that many parents feel nervous about sending their children to potentially insecure environments.
District Spends Almost $150,000 on Critical Race Theory Aligned Training
Critical Race Theory (CRT) remains a hot topic among local parents. As the district continues to push divisive practices and policies without considering dissenting inputs, parents are becoming increasingly worried that their children will be exposed to regressive education.
Tahoma to Update Sexual Health Standards – Some Parents Concerned Over Courseware
Tahoma’s “Sexual Health Alignment Committee” has been in the process of updating the district’s sexual health standards and learning outcomes. Some parents are now showing concern after reviewing the recommended courseware.
I-1495 Seeks to Enhance Curriculum Transparency Statewide
An Initiative Petition that seeks to greatly enhance public transparency of instructional and training materials used in WA State schools has just been made available statewide. I-1495 (if passed) would amend WA State Law RCW 28A.657.005 and 28A.657.010 by adding a new section meant to increase public awareness of curriculum execution.
Public Disclosure Complaint Against Tahoma Parents – Our Response and Path Forward
A Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) complaint meant to harm us, has instead helped us to realize our full potential. Tahoma Parents has now become a full-fledged Political Action Committee (PAC) thanks to the brave and talented parents willing to join our cause.
Agendas Over Unity! School Board Ignores Massive Community Testimony, Passes Divisive Policy 3203
Despite an outpouring of public testimony from the community to delay and revise, the Tahoma School District Board unanimously passed divisive Policy 3203 during the 6/13/2022 school board meeting.
Discussion on the Sexualization of Children in Schools with Tahoma Parents
Tahoma Parents discusses the sexualization of kids in schools with Dori Monson of KIRO News following an incident at Maple View Middle School.
Teacher sends 6th graders to wildly graphic, sexual poetry at Maple View Middle School
A 6th grade teacher at Maple View Middle School sent kids on a “poetry scavenger hunt” as part of a class assignment that was meant to inspire students. The students ended up finding extremely graphic sexual content which was reported to us by concerned parents.
District Proposes New “Equity” Policy with Problematic Focus on Race-Based Hiring and Anti-Bullying
Policy 3203 - “Inclusion, Diversity, And Equity” propsoses illegal race-based hiring procedures within the Tahoma School District.
Student Enrollment Decrease Causes Unexpected Loss of $3.1 Million for Tahoma School District
Financial documents presented during the Apr 26th Tahoma School District (TSD) school board meeting show a $3.1 million-dollar unexpected loss in revenue due to student enrollment decline.
Rainbow Library Books Now Approved for Schools in the TSD
The Rainbow Library is an initiative that promotes LGBTQ+ affirming text sets in schools. Rainbow Library books have now been approved for use and distribution for schools in the Tahoma School District, including elementary schools.
Rock Creek Threat - Police Report Emerges Sparking Questions
Earlier this month, a threat was made against Rock Creek by a former student. The Tahoma School District released a statement regarding the matter, explaining that the threat was made against a current staff member and deemed non-credible. However, some parents expressed unease over a disconnect between the district's initial public statement to parents and the police report.
School Board Director & Tahoma HS Principal Positions Decided
The vacant Tahoma School Board Director and Tahoma High School (THS) Principal positions were filled this week. Interviews were conducted publicly for the School Board position while a community forum was held for the THS Principal position.