Episode 239 - Convo with Sonja Shaw President of Chino Valley Unified

Are you a Californian who feels like your views on politics in California are not popular? Do you feel like no one will agree with you? Feels like when you meet someone who does agree you are part of a secret underground club of people who think like you? Then join us on the California Underground Podcast to hear others who share your views and solutions to save our beautiful state.  In this episode, Sonia Shaw, the president of the Chino Valley Unified School Board, discusses the fight for parental rights in California. She shares her experience with the LA Times profile and the challenges she has faced as a school board member. Sonia explains the importance of maintaining order in school board meetings and the need for parental notification policies. Sonja encourages everyone to support the fight and stand up for our children. Takeaways The fight for parental rights in California is gaining momentum, with parents from different backgrounds uniting to protect their children's education. Maintaining order in school board meetings is crucial for making informed decisions and ensuring fair representation. Parental notification policies are essential for keeping parents informed about their children's education and protecting their rights. The state's obsession with public education is driven by a desire for control and influence over the youth. Local politics play a significant role in effecting change and protecting parental rights. It is important for parents to get involved, vote, and support candidates who prioritize parental rights. Banding together and empowering everyday people is crucial in the fight to protect children and families. Supporting initiatives such as parental notification, protecting girls' sports, and preventing surgeries and medications for children without parental consent is essential. Addressing sexually explicit material in schools and enacting policies to protect children is necessary. It is important to stay informed, get involved, and support individuals like Sonja Shaw who are fighting for the well-being of our children. Chapters 00:00Introduction and Background 01:14Discussion on LA Times Profile 02:40Story about the LA Times Article 05:34Maintaining Order in School Board Meetings 06:50California Superintendent of Public Education Attending a Meeting 10:46Introduction of Parental Notification Policy14:22Reasons for Enforcing the Policy 16:33The Fight for Parental Rights 17:40Reaching Beyond Political Affiliations 20:30Parental Rights as a Political Issue 21:42The Fear of Parental Rights Advocates 25:03The State's Obsession with Public Education 26:38The State's Control and Opposition to Local Government 32:00The Impact of Local Politics 36:14The Importance of Voting in Local Elections 40:20Unity and Support in the Fight for Parental Rights 41:26The Start of the Fight 43:21Attacks on Children and Families 44:42Supporting Initiatives to Protect Kids 48:55Addressing Sexually Explicit Material in Schools 56:26Where to Find and Support Sonja Shaw *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Support California Underground on Patreon at www.patreon.com/CaliforniaUnderground Follow California Underground on Social Media  Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com