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FLASH

by Sue | Dec 16, 2016 | Education

“You’re Teaching My Child WHAT?!”

The FLASH curriculum originated in King County, WA, and was written by Elizabeth “Beth” Reis According to her “LinkedIn” page (https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-reis-0715077), she is also affiliated with Safe Schools Coalition (http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/) a public-private partnership in support of “gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender queer and questioning youth”, whose member organizations include: http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/about_us.html#OurMemberOrganizations and is well-known for her activism toward gay marriage in Washington State.

According to http://www.zoominfo.com/p/Beth-Reis/5825114, she is co-chair of Safe Schools Coalition. (She was formerly employed by Planned Parenthood.) Falling under the somewhat interesting title of “Family Life and Sexual Health,” it starts at the 4th grade level, covering sexual abuse and sexual exploitation, includes adult definitions of various parts of the body and how they work, and defines “gender roles,” in addition to “self-esteem”.

As a note to the parents, the introduction to the curriculum states: “Sexuality education is a lifelong process of acquiring information and forming attitudes, beliefs, and values about identity, relationships, and intimacy. It encompasses sexual development, reproductive health, interpersonal relationships, affection, intimacy, body image, and gender roles.” (Scroll down on that page for some interesting topics.)

An overview of some of the curriculum is posted on the King County website.

Sample lessons can be seen here: www.etr.org/flash/about-flash/sample-lessons/, and although the paragraphs offered seem rather innocuous, if you click into the links, and then the links on the documents that come up, you will begin to see why many parents are concerned. For instance, take a look at Reproductive System, Day 2 – for 4th graders .

Under the section Middle School, here is a sample of what is taught: http://www.etr.org/flash/f/middle-school/facts-about-stds/

For a sample of what high school students learn, click on High School Lesson 9 Sample, and then click on the “script” under Activity 2.

Does your school district use the FLASH curriculum? Check out page 38 on this document to see (Port Angeles School District is not listed, as they just passed it in late 2016): (This document is from 2007 – how many schools have been added since then?) http://www.prochoicewashington.org/assets/bin/pdfs/healthyyouthalliancereport.pdf

To learn more about the dangers of this type of curriculum, read the following article: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/ontarios-dangerous-sex-ed-is-indoctrination-not-science-says-u.s.-psychiatr, then watch Dr. Miriam Grossman’s video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IeKSCHXs-0

and read the article below for some further insights about the effects of this curriculum.

Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) of 1978, sometimes referred to as the Hatch Amendment, all sexual education instructional materials must be available for parent inspection. Parents have the right to exempt their child from sexual education instruction at any time. Have you been notified by the school of this right, and offered the opportunity to review the curriculum and class lessons your child will be taught? If you wish to opt your child, you might review the website “Show and Tell for Parents.“

If you determine that you have concerns about the FLASH curriculum (or any other curriculum being taught, for that matter), consider getting involved with your local school district, by running for the position of a school board member.

Abstinence vs. Family Life and Sexual Health, FLASH

by Susan Shotthafer,
elected school board member, Port Angeles School District

December 2016

I examined 3 levels of curriculum for Family Life and Sexual Health known as FLASH. I found the middle school FLASH approach considerably different than the high school approach, more thoughtful and conscientious, likely because of differences in authors.

I think a much of the middle school curriculum is appropriate, but it lacks sufficient deterrence to premature sex. Without wise proactive parental guidance, I think this program could leave middle school students confused and unconvinced to decide on abstinence.

High School FLASH, claiming to be age appropriate, uses the same curriculum for 9^th through 12th grades. Don’t maturity differences exist from 9^th through 12^th grade?

Flash, risk-reduction not risk avoidance, incorporates National Health Education Standards. We must use all of the curriculum, after approval. (more…)

Candidates’ website 2016

by Sue | Nov 9, 2016 | Uncategorized

You can view the election results from Clallam County here: http://results.vote.wa.gov/results/current/clallam/

You can view the election results from Washington State here: http://results.vote.wa.gov/results/current/

For President/Vice President – Donald J. Trump / Mike Pence – https://www.donaldjtrump.com/

For U. S. Senate – Chris Vance – https://chrisvanceforsenate.com/

For Governor – Bill Bryant – http://www.billbryantforgovernor.com/

For Lt. Governor – Marty McClendon – http://www.electmarty.com/

For Secretary of State – Kim Wyman – http://www.kimwyman.com/

THERE ARE TWO REPUBLICANS RUNNING FOR STATE TREASURER.

For State Treasurer – Duane Davidson – http://www.duanedavidson.org/

For State Treasurer – Michael Waite – https://hiremichaelwaite.com/

For State Auditor – Mark Miloschia – http://www.markmiloscia.com/

For State Attorney General – There are no Republicans running for this position.

For Commissioner of Public Lands – Steve McLaughlin – http://www.mac4lands.org/

Superintendent of Public Schools is a nonpartisan position. Read about the top two candidates, and make your choice. They are: Chris Reykdal – www.chrisreykdal.com/ and Erin Jones – www.erinjones2016.org (Erin Jones is a strong advocate for common core; Chris Reykdal is not.)

For Insurance Commissioner – Richard Schrock – Click here for information

For State Senator – Danille Turissini – https://danilleforsenate.com/

For State Legislature – District 24, Pos. 1 – George Vrable – Click here for information

For State Legislature – District 24, Pos. 2 – John D. Alger – http://electjohndalger.com/

The Washington State Republican Party has endorsed the following for
State Supreme Court:

For Justice Position 5 – Greg Zempel – http://zempelforjustice.org/

For Justice Position 1 – David DeWolf – https://www.dewolfforjustice.org/about/

For Justice Position 6 – Dave Larson – https://www.larsonforjustice.org/

Initiatives that will be on the November ballot – read here: www.clallamrepublicans.org/2016-ballot-initiatives/

2016 Ballot Initiatives

by Sue | Oct 22, 2016 | Uncategorized

Initiatives on the Ballot and the Clallam County Republican Party’s recommendations:

Initiative 1433 – Concerns Labor Standards – NO.
(State mandated minimum wage increase to $13.50.)

This would increase the state minimum wage to $13.50 by 2020. Read about this bad idea here: https://shiftwa.org/category/war-on-jobs/ As a person who runs a small business, I can tell you a minimum wage increase would close the door to many entry-level employees, and force some small businesses to reduce staff in order to keep their doors open. The effect, in my opinion, would be even more unemployment. (Also opposed by the Association of Washington Businesses).

If passed, the initiative will only lead to fewer jobs for those it pretends to help and cause higher prices for the poorer people who use the services of the businesses employing these low skilled workers.

Read the Washington Policy Citizen’s Guide on this issue – click here.

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Initiative 1464 – Concerns Campaign Finance Laws and Lobbyists – NO.
(Uses taxpayer money to finance campaigns you may not agree with.)

It would create a campaign-finance system allowing residents to direct state funds to qualifying candidates, repeal the non-resident sales-tax exemption, restrict employment of former public employees and lobbying, and revise campaign-finance laws. Read about this bad idea here: https://shiftwa.org/liberals-want-tax-dollars-campaigns/ (Also opposed by the Association of Washington Businesses).

Read the Washington Policy Citizen’s Guide on this issue – click here.

from former GOP Chair of Jefferson County, Gene Farr:

“There are many reasons to vote NO on I-1464.
“The first 7 pages of this 23 page initiative would impose tight constraints on lobbyists and government contractors, but none on government service employees and their unions. These are the Unions that are buying legislatures to have them provide overly generous wage and benefit packages for their union members.

“The next 16 pages define a bureaucratic swamp that uses taxpayer dollars to hire a contractor to administer this financing process and control the funding of political campaigns. There are two other fatal flaws in this portion of the Initiative.

“An “eligible Individual”, who can direct the use of taxpayer dollars, is defined at the beginning as being a person registered to vote in Washington State. Then 7 pages later, the “commission” is required to allow others, who are not allowed to register to vote in Washington State, to also direct the state taxpayer funds.

“Also this Citizen Financing of Elections system to direct funds to campaigns is designed to be web based. That means the system discriminates against elderly people who are not computer and electronic device savvy.”

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Initiative 1491 – Concerns Court-Issued Extreme Risk Protection Orders Temporarily Preventing Access to Firearms – NO.
(Makes it easy to confiscate guns and is poorly written.)

It would inappropriately allow non-professionals to institute procedures to restrict access to firearms.

It would authorize courts to issue extreme risk protection orders to remove an individual from access to firearms. Read about this bad idea here: https://www.nraila.org/articles/20160906/washington-vote-no-on-1491-ballot-initiative-will-selectively-target-gun-owners

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Initiative 1501 – Concerns Seniors and Vulnerable Individuals – NO
(Initiated by SEIU to keep workers in the dark about dues.)

This would increase criminal identity-theft penalties and expand civil liability for consumer fraud targeting seniors and vulnerable individuals. It would exempt certain information regarding vulnerable individuals and in-home caregivers from public disclosure. From Washington Policy Center:

“This fall, voters will decide on whether to pass Initiative 1501, a statewide measure that supporters say would increase penalties for identity theft and fraud targeting seniors and people with disabilities. On the surface the proposal seems to ban fraud activities that are already illegal.

“A closer look reveals the measure is about much more than fighting illegal theft and fraud. The measure is an attempt by organized labor to change the state’s public records law to strengthen a union’s monopoly access to the contact information of Washington’s in-home caregivers. The effect of Initiative 1501 would be to prevent any non-union group from informing care-givers of their right not to pay union dues or agency fees if they do not want to.

“This Citizens Guide summarizes the ballot proposal and describes how the policy changes it would require, under the guise of protecting society’s most vulnerable, would benefit organized labor and make it harder for in-home caregivers to learn about their right to not pay union dues or fees.

Read the Washington Policy Citizen’s Guide on this issue – click here.

Download the Citizens Guide to Initiative 1501”

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Initiative 732 – Concerns Taxes – NO
(Will impose a carbon tax.)

This would impose a carbon emission tax on certain fossil fuels and fossil-fuel-generated electricity. First and foremost, we are taxed enough already! Government needs to cover the constitutionally-mandated items, and reduce spending in unnecessary areas, just like American families have to do. Secondly, this would be the only state in the union to place such a tax for “carbon”, to supposedly help reduce “manmade” climate change /global warming – ridiculous on its face. See why a “carbon tax” is a bad idea: https://www.myheritage.org/news/4-reasons-why-a-carbon-tax-is-a-terrible-idea/

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Initiative 735 – Concerns a Proposed Amendment to the Federal Constitution – NO
(Amends US Constitution to eliminate corporate contributions (but not union contributions).)

This would urge a federal constitutional amendment that limits constitutional rights to people, not corporations. .It would deny corporations (but not Unions) the right to contribute to election campaigns. This in not in the public interest.

(Note: Advisory votes are just that – “advisory”. They probably won’t make a different to the legislators who passed the bills.)

Report on WSSDA

by Sue | Sep 24, 2016 | Education

Report on Washington State School Directors Association’s

2016-2017 Legislative Priorities

by Susan Shotthafer,
Elected Port Angeles School Board Member

Posted 9/25/2016

2016 Current WASSDA Priorities for WA Legislature

On September 19th, 168 school leaders representing 82 districts attended WSSDA’s annual Legislative Assembly. The Assembly approved 39 new positions, added nine Standing Legislative Positions, amended six, and eliminated seven. Then, the districts in attendance voted for their top 10 legislative priorities. Results of the vote will be considered by the Legislative Committee in October, and a “short list” of top priorities for 2016 will be adopted by the Board of Directors in November.

Simple Majority for Bonds in November General Elections WSSDA supports legislation to allow passage of bonds with a simple majority vote in November general elections. (Introduced 2015)
School Construction (SLP 7.1.16) WSSDA supports “ample provision” for school construction through state policies that:

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