Jim Beltran

The agenda includes approval of various expenses, such as bus fleet supplies, fire alarm parts and repairs, services from AAA Quality Services Inc, locks and locksmith services, data storage, sports equipment, Amazon Capital Services purchases, and maintenance agreements.

The strategic plan for McFarland Unified School District focuses on several key goals: ensuring high-quality instruction and preparing students for college and careers, improving literacy rates by the end of 2nd grade, fostering parent involvement and a positive school climate to reduce absenteeism and suspensions, and providing a safe, well-maintained, and supportive environment for all educational partners. The plan includes specific actions and metrics to measure progress in these areas, with a strong emphasis on supporting English learners, students with disabilities, and socioeconomically disadvantaged students.

The meeting included a discussion and approval of the Proposition 28 Annual Report: Arts and Music in Schools Funding. The report is required because California voters approved Proposition 28, which mandates the establishment of arts instruction in schools, with specific guidelines on how the funds should be allocated between staffing, resources, and administrative costs. The approval and submission of this report to the California Department of Education was requested.

The 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan for McFarland Unified School District outlines several goals. These include providing high-quality staff and instruction, ensuring all students read at grade level by the end of 2nd grade, fostering parent involvement and a positive school climate to reduce absenteeism and suspension rates, providing a safe and supportive environment, and improving student engagement and academic success at San Joaquin High and Independent Schools. The plan details actions, metrics, and expenditures aimed at achieving these goals, with a focus on supporting English learners, low-income students, and foster youth.

The Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for McFarland Unified School District (MUSD) outlines three primary goals. Goal 1 focuses on increasing student achievement in ELA/ELD, Math, Social Studies, Science, and Literacy through the use of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and multiple measures. Goal 2 aims to create safe and welcoming learning environments where students attend and are connected to their schools. Goal 3 involves engaging parents and families to support student success in school by building community partnerships. Activities supporting these goals include professional development, library resources, band and business programs, CTE pathways, AVID, academic programs, Camp K.E.E.P., engineering and robotics, Seal of Biliteracy, Special Olympics, and various support services such as child welfare, counseling, and parent training.