On Monday morning, Temecula voters gathered at the Ron Roberts Regional Library in Temecula to sign recall petitions for three Temecula Valley Unified School Board (TVUSD) members who have politicized the school board while supporting policies that are out of compliance with standards set forth in the CA Education Code. The city and its outstanding school district are being tarnished by decisions to banish “Racism” and “CRT” that are dog whistles to far right groups seeking to erode support for our public schools.
Community members are angry about the negative attention brought to its well-regarded schools. Thirty-seven-year resident Jeff Kingsberg, on hand to sign the petition, stated “The new majority rolled through our district like a tank division, destroying our institutions as they undercut professional staff.”
At its last meeting, the TVUSD board majority voted down a fully vetted K-5 curriculum because it referenced Harvey Milk’s civil rights advocacy in teacher resource materials. In the words of TVUSD Board President Komrosky; “Why even mention a pedophile?”
Retired teacher Kathryn Barnett, who has an elementary school grandchild, was very concerned about the vote against the adoption of the curriculum; “We don’t want whitewashed history.”
For others, their decision to support the recall is a result of the regular, ongoing acts of bad governance that began in November with the new board majority and will not end until it ceases to hold that majority.
Educator Jenne Scharf, who assisted in gathering the signatures, explained;
“This is about the incessant onslaught of bad governance since they orchestrated the takeover.”
With hundreds of Temeculans driving to the location to participate, all signs indicate frustration has boiled over. Recall petition organizer Skylar Tempel believes residents are channeling that frustration; “We received over three times the necessary signatures for each of the three trustee areas.
Hi there I know a lot of people that want to sign the petition that used to live in the area and that do not live here anymore. They are disgusted with the new board members. How can they sign a petition and win? Thank you so much
What is the end game here? What are these three extremists trying to do?
How can it benefit kids to be kept from the truth about history? Education in this country has suffered enough from political financial cutbacks and
inattention from our leaders. I understand that these extremists are
associated with a Christian church, pushing its agenda. Jesus himself is
supposed to have said that the truth will set you free. Why are they so
afraid of the truth?
I am a retired Temecula Classified Library staff member. I personally processed the last social studies curriculum adoption. It takes hundreds of hours for staff to get the student books and teacher materials ready to place into classrooms at each school. To have 3 school board members stop the students from having important materials to learn with is like not allowing bibles or revered religious texts in churches or places of worship !
Where do we go to vote?
This is the start of a recall petition. You can sign if you live in one of the trustee’s areas. See the map here: https://www.tvusd.k12.ca.us/Page/24980
I think the PAC has more information https://onetvpac.com/recallall3
Has a date yet been set for the recall election voting?
They need to GO!
They are destroying morale with TVUSD staff and giving Temecula a horrible reputation. Let’s go!
Please let me know how I can help with this recall. I am a substitute in TVUSD and have 2 grandchildren moving here because of the schools. These last 2 Board Meetings have been an embarrassment to the community, catching the attention of the governor because we now have no textbooks for our students?! There is no room for extreme views on either side.
Hello Temecula,
Please vote these three Temecula Valley Unified School Board (TVUSD) members out now!
Out with theses 3! We don’t want to white wash history, our kids deserve better! I have 2 kids that go to TVHS.
Is there a link for the petition?
It has to be a physical signature, so no link. The actual petition will circulate soon, I believe (this was the notice).
Please recall this school board and replace them with others who are more open-minded
K-5th grade. Why? Here’s an idea. Why don’t we just stick to geography and world history until Say 7th-12th comprehension of Civil rights would be better served.
I can not believe the amount of hate coming from ADULTS! That are on the school board. I came to Temecula for the school district and if this hate continues I fear for the safety of my children. Hearing about Harvey Milk is nothing compared to hearing a board meeting in Temecula