Windsor Unified spotlights reading gains, approves ReadOnSonoma MOU and names new preschool
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Summary
Board members reviewed site scorecards showing ELA and math increases, approved a ReadOnSonoma literacy partnership and officially named the district's new early‑learning site the Margie Mejia Preschool; administrators highlighted dual‑language model changes and plans for enhanced family supports.
Trustees on Thursday reviewed winter site scorecards showing improvements in reading and math across several campuses, approved a memorandum of understanding with ReadOnSonoma to support elementary literacy work, and formally approved the name for a new early‑learning facility.
District and site leaders presented RenStar and CASP comparisons. Brian (district presenter) explained the district’s approach to measuring growth versus achievement and said many classes are showing “typical” or greater growth. One presenter highlighted districtwide ELA scores rising to roughly 42% and math to roughly 37% in the reported measures; Brooks Elementary reported site ELA increasing from 47% to 52% as an example of local gains.
Cali’s presenter (Lydia) described a shift from a 70/30 to a 50/50 dual‑language model in early grades and said the change, combined with targeted SIPs phonics training, appears to be yielding reading gains in second grade and across grade spans. The board discussed visualization of the bubble charts and requested toggles or overlays to show trends year to year.
Trustees approved a memorandum of understanding with ReadOnSonoma to implement ReadOnSonoma programming at Cali, Maddie Washburn and Brooks elementary schools; administrators noted stipends for participating staff and coordination with classified bargaining units for compensation arrangements. The board also approved a no‑cost MOU with the Northern California Center for Well‑Being to expand student mental‑health supports.
A public hearing was held and trustees formally approved naming the district’s new preschool the Margie Mejia Preschool; the board announced a dedication tied to the preschool and the recently refurbished Windsor bell.
What happened next: The ReadOnSonoma MOU and the Northern California Center MOU were approved. Staff said they will coordinate stipends and program implementation with sites and unions.
Context: Site scorecards are part of the district’s routine monitoring of growth and targeted interventions, and the new literacy partnership is intended to bolster early reading proficiency.
