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District outlines dozens of curriculum, professional‑development and expanded‑learning contracts totaling millions; trustees ask for data on effectiveness
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 middle‑school interventions, AVID middle school supports and Learning Ally text‑to‑speech licensing. She listed proposed funding sources (Educator Effectiveness, Title I, Learning Recovery, Supplemental/Concentration funds) and the estimated costs for each contract line item.
Erin Alexander presented proposed Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) provider agreements — including Bali Learning Centers (after‑school tutoring, proposed ~$895,000), Treehouse Tutoring (~$97,000), Schoolyard Rep performances (~$276,000), and a range of additional community partners — plus the district—s plan for morning and summer programs. Trustees and public speakers repeatedly asked: which students will be prioritized, how will transportation and staffing barriers be addressed, and how will the district measure vendor effectiveness.
"We evaluate their services through our district progress assessment and or the CAST," Dr. Garza said when asked about measurement. She committed to returning to the board before June 10 with additional data on teacher feedback, usage and implementation metrics for existing contracts.
Trustees also asked for clear LCAP links and requested that the district present vendor performance data before approving multi‑year renewals. Staff said some contracts will be brought forward as individual action items for board approval by June meetings.
