Melquiades Bazan

This document serves as the record for the board meeting, providing access to the recorded proceedings for review.

The Madera Unified School District's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for 2022-2023 is designed to improve academic outcomes for all students, especially those with high needs, through strategic use of LCFF funding. Key pillars of the plan include providing early support for children and families, ensuring equitable resource allocation based on student needs, delivering high-quality education with aligned curriculum, creating clear career pathways, recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers, and fostering continuous improvement in performance. The plan emphasizes community engagement and data-driven strategies to achieve its objectives.

The meeting featured reports on several educational and extracurricular initiatives across the district. Highlights included a mock trial project conducted by middle school students, the participation of migrant students in STEM and math-focused Saturday Academy sessions, and an indoor soccer tournament dedicated to the memory of a former student. Additionally, the district celebrated Autism Awareness Month, monitored the release of trout raised by students into a local river, hosted a district-wide Battle of the Books competition to promote literacy, and recognized achievements by the robotics team at the world championships and the FFA student team in the state small engine championship.

This 2022-2023 Local Control and Accountability Plan for Madera Unified School District details the strategic allocation of state funds to support all students, particularly English learners, foster youth, and low-income students. The plan is structured around six key goals: providing early support for children and families, demonstrating equity in resource distribution, delivering high-quality education with a consistent curriculum, establishing clear career pathways, recruiting and retaining highly qualified educators, and fostering continuous performance improvement. It includes reflections on academic achievements, such as NWEA assessment growth, and addresses critical areas for improvement identified through local data analysis. The plan emphasizes robust community and partner engagement to achieve its vision of academic excellence and equitable outcomes for all students.

The Board of Trustees conducted a regular meeting to review various district operational and financial matters. Key actions included approving a three-year agreement for a professional learning program, authorizing vehicle purchases, ratifying multiple donations, and increasing the budget for a Little League agreement. The Board also approved a dual enrollment partnership with a community college district, authorized several student field trips and employee travel, and ratified various vendor contract costs. Personnel actions included accepting a retirement and hiring several new administrators and staff members. Furthermore, the Board approved an addendum for the King Husein School construction project, adopted the 2024-2025 Local Control and Accountability Plan and budget, and discussed proposed revisions to board policies.