Winton School District

The board meeting focused on several key items including the approval of the 2026-2027 Local Control and Accountability Plan, the district budget, and balances in excess of minimum reserve requirements. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved the use of Education Protection Account funds, a Memorandum of Understanding regarding a Speech Language Pathologist signing bonus, various parent handbooks, and updated discipline procedures for multiple grade levels. Other actions included the adoption of immigration model policies for all grade levels and preschool programs, as well as the acceptance of the Proposition 28 Arts and Music in Schools funding annual report.

The agenda includes public hearings for the 2026-2027 Local Control and Accountability Plan, the 2026-2027 District Budget, and balances in excess of minimum reserve requirements. Board consideration items involve several resolutions, including governing board elections, procedures for tie votes, temporary interfund cash borrowing, and authorization for signing documents. Additionally, the Board will review various memoranda of understanding and service agreements with the Merced County Office of Education regarding E-Rate filings, information technology, media services, internship programs, and behavioral analyst services. Further business includes the approval of a service agreement with Emergent 3 Inc., resolutions for preschool contract authorization, and the adoption of school plans for student achievement across district schools.

The agenda focuses on the approval of school facilities fee increases, a contract renewal with the University of Massachusetts Global, and a partnership agreement with Migrant Education Region III. The board will also consider a special services agreement for a school resource officer with Merced County, an agreement for Medi-Cal billing services, and various personnel matters including employment offers, retirements, and resignations. Additionally, the board will conduct a first reading of the board policy regarding mobile communication devices and receive informational reports.

The agenda focuses on several key areas, including personnel actions such as employment offers and retirements, and the approval of a license agreement for reporting and planning services. The board will consider various employment offers for the upcoming school year, including classified, preschool, and certificated positions. Furthermore, the board will review a declaration of need for educators and several agreements with the Winton Teachers Association, covering counselor salary adjustments, a general salary schedule increase, and an increase to the district's insurance cap contribution. The meeting will also include a Williams quarterly report for information purposes.

This framework, titled 'Building Thinking Classrooms,' outlines a comprehensive approach to effective and engaging math instruction. It focuses on cultivating math literacy, developing confident problem-posers and solvers, ensuring equitable assessment, and promoting student-centered instruction. Key pillars include fostering a growth mindset, providing necessary materials, teaching through problem-solving with methods like Cognitively Guided Instruction and Number Talks, and implementing specific teacher practices to establish a dynamic learning environment. The framework emphasizes using tools such as visibly random grouping and vertical non-permanent surfaces, while guiding teachers on effective questioning and knowledge mobilization to enhance student thinking and achievement.