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District outlines dozens of curriculum, professional‑development and expanded‑learning contracts totaling millions; trustees ask for data on effectiveness

Merced City School District Board of Education · May 28, 2025
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Summary

District staff presented proposed contracts for curriculum platforms, teacher professional development, and expanded‑learning providers (including Bali Learning Centers, iReady, IXL and others), with aggregate contract proposals in the high six to low seven figures and board members pressing for usage, effectiveness data and plans to ensure access for highest‑need students.

District staff on May 27 presented an extensive slate of proposed contract services for curriculum, professional development and expanded‑learning programming that, combined, represent high six‑figure to low seven‑figure commitments across funding sources.

Dr. Audrey Garza summarized multiple curriculum and professional‑development proposals including LETRS (language/reading training), MCOE math improvement services, iReady assessments, HMH…

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