Joseph Aiello

The strategic plan involves a partnership to redesign Madera Unified into a high-performance district that can scale and sustain improvements in instruction and student learning. It focuses on preparing students for global competition by incorporating international best practices and addressing the needs of consistently low-performing students. The plan also emphasizes the importance of family support and community involvement to ensure student success.

The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Madera Unified School District focuses on several key goals: fostering asset-based multilingualism to support English learners, providing high-quality student engagement opportunities, creating effective learning environments, and maximizing student achievement. The plan includes specific actions and metrics to measure progress in these areas, such as increasing access to diverse academic pathways, enhancing professional development for educators, expanding extracurricular programs, and implementing strategies to reduce suspension and expulsion rates. The LCAP also addresses the needs of specific student groups, including English learners, foster youth, and socioeconomically disadvantaged students, through targeted interventions and support services.

The strategic plan for Distrito Escolar Unificado De Madera focuses on several key objectives, including supporting multilingualism, enhancing student engagement, creating effective learning environments, maximizing student achievement, and ensuring high-quality operational services. The plan aims to improve outcomes for English learners, foster equitable access to resources, and promote a collaborative culture. It addresses specific needs identified through the California School Dashboard, including improving graduation rates, math proficiency, and reducing suspension rates, with targeted actions for identified schools and student groups.

The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Madera Unified School District focuses on several key goals: fostering asset-based multilingualism to support English learners, providing high-quality student engagement opportunities, creating effective learning environments, and maximizing student achievement. The plan includes various actions aimed at improving academic outcomes, increasing parent and community involvement, and promoting a positive school climate. Key strategies involve professional development for teachers, expanded learning opportunities for students, and targeted support for high-needs student groups.

The special meeting included a discussion and approval of a Board Member's request to participate remotely. The Board also engaged in a workshop focused on establishing a board governance calendar and reviewed school site quarterly reports, including student achievement data presented by Area Assistant Superintendents. The Board requested additional information detailing sites' plans to assist students with meeting their growth targets and commended staff for the positive growth in student achievement.