State of the District 2021-2022 by Manteca Unified School District

Smart Actions & Decisions STATE OF THE DISTRICT 2021-2022

Table of Contents A Letter from Dr. Burke........................................................................................3 Meet the Board....................................................................................................4 MUSD at a Glance..................................................................................................6 Strategic Planning..............................................................................................8

Grade Level Standards

A Plan for Instruction..........................................................................................12 Curriculum & Instruction....................................................................................14 Academic Recovery............................................................................................16 Professional.Development.................................................................................17

Safety

Student Wellness...............................................................................................19 Safety at the Forefront......................................................................................20 COVID-19 Safety..................................................................................................21 Building & Planning the Future...........................................................................22 Staffed for Success...........................................................................................24 Digital Safety & Security....................................................................................25

Emerging Students

Individual Pathways..........................................................................................27

Celebrating Success

Student Achievement........................................................................................32 Employees of the Year 2022................................................................................33 Community Engagement...................................................................................34

A Letter from Dr. Burke One singular focus has driven our collective work over the past four years: student need. It began with the development of a strategic plan (our Local Control Accountability Plan) which informed a vision for every student in Manteca Unified to meet grade level standards, feel safe and be supported to reach individual success. This poses the question at the center of all our decision making: What do students need to be successful? From this new vision emerged a staff mission: Through smart actions and decision, MUSD will work together using meaningful, measurable, and aligned data for all students to achieve mastery of grade level standards in all subjects based on their unique educational pathway in a safe environment inclusive of design, security and climate. Our mission meant developing a needs-based and zero-sum budget, establishing a measurable baseline, using critical data to drive change, hiring and retaining quality employees, and empowering our community as partners in education. This was no easy feat and certainly not a one-size-fits-all approach — because we know that every student requires a unique educational pathway. As a student-centered district, the surest path forward requires a system which establishes collective goals, devises strategies, implements needs-based tactics, and measures results closely to be most effective in providing support. We are constantly shifting and adjusting responses based on student need for growth and learning. The commitment of our staff and the power of our community are how students achieve success. I am proud of the work we have done this year. From refining programming to navigating a pandemic and addressing the educational needs of our students, MUSD was not only able to respond, but respond systemically. We are a leading district, and I thank the Board of Education, district leadership, educators and support staff, as well as every member of our community, for their tireless work in support of public education. The 2021-2022 State of the District report reflects the milestones and notable achievements we reached because of our strategic and focused work together coupled with our unwavering commitment to students.

Dr. Clark Burke, Manteca Unified Superintendent

Meet the Board

Marie Freitas Board President, Area 4 “Parents & guardians need a voice in their child’s education.”

Eric Duncan Area 1

“I am passionate about doing what’s best for kids each and every day.”

Cathy Pope-Gotschall Board Vice President, Area 5 “I am passionate about literacy, equity, and education.”

Marisella C. Guerrero Area 7

“Our students & teachers need to feel safe and be healthy, physically and mentally, to succeed.”

Melanie Greene Board Clerk, Area 3

“I believe that each child deserves an education that inspires them to realize their limitless potential.”

Kathy Howe Area 2

“Every student deserves to reach their full potential.”

Stephen J. Schluer Area 6

“I believe that we need to advocate for and protect those who cannot do for themselves.”

MUSD thanks our 2021-2022 student board representatives who served as a collective voice of the student body!

Courtney Amaral East Union

Phalina Nim Lathrop

Daizy Espinoza Manteca

Arveen Birdi Sierra

Macio Molano Weston Ranch

Board Members and Student Board Members Pose with District Leadership

Board Governance

15+ 2

Board Meetings Held

Governance Discussion Meetings

LCAP/Budget Meetings Held

Study Sessions Held

Notable Resolutions and Board Actions 2021-2022: »

Adopt Resolution no. 21/22-19 Manteca Unified School District has provided each student sufficient textbooks and instructional materials. The Board certifies that all students have access to base programming in a safe environment. Read more in our October edition of The Mark Highlights.

Adopt Resolution no. 21/22-48 Approval of Board Commitment to Equal Access and Equitable Opportunities for All Students, a resolution increasing the amount of funds by 26% for up-to-date instructional materials and technology replacements ensuring students receive current, relevant, and rigorous curriculum as well as the technology to be successful.

School safety plans approved: We are very proud of the work schools have done to continuously review, adjust, and implement the best safety procedures for their school communities. At the March 2022 Board of Education meeting, individual school site safety plans were unanimously approved by the Board. Approved increase in salary schedules for all employee groups demonstrating priority toward staff wellbeing and keeping MUSD in the top tier of employee pay in the valley. (SOX50742)

Updated Board Policy 6158, Independent Study to reflect new law Assembly Bill 130, 2021 (AB130) requiring all districts, for the 2021-22 school year, to offer independent study to meet the educational needs of students

Adopted Resolution 21/22-16, authorizing the District to issue up to $260 million in General Obligation Bonds to finance school facility improvements thanks to voter approval of Measure A.

Adoption of Resolution 21/22-57, declaring annexation of new housing community into Community Facilities District No. 2000-3. A mitigation agreement securing schools for a growing community by providing on-going revenue to support new construction and renovation of school facilities. Read more in our February edition of The Mark Highlights.

Adoption of the Educator Effectiveness Block Grant through 2025/26 year, one-time funding to provide professional learning for teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals and classified staff to promote equity, quality, and effectiveness in schools (ESX50851).

MUSD at a Glance District Targets

Superintendents Dr. Clark Burke, Superintendent | Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent

Vision

Every student works to achieve grade level standards, feels safe and is supported to realize individual success.

Mission

Through smart actions and decisions, MUSD will work together using meaningful, measurable and aligned data for all students to achieve mastery of grade level standards in all subjects based on their unique educational pathway in a safe environment inclusive of design, security and climate. Area 1

Quick Facts 5 20 1 1 2 26

Comprehensive High Schools TK-8 Schools Online School Program Adult School (METC) Alternative High Schools Pre-School Classes Graduation Rate

95%

Based on the 20/21School Year

Transportation 1,679 Students Served Daily

2019-2020 Total Expenditures

Ethnic Groups 5%

67.7%

20.3%

6% 10%

Total Students (TK-12)

English Language Learners

Area 4

328.8 Million

Our Students 57%

Area 3

Area 7

Budget

17%

23,660

Area 6 Area 5

Total Area Served 113 Square Miles

Employees Certificated: 1,305 Classified: 1,170

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

Area 2

Communities Served City of Manteca City of Lathrop City of Stockton Township of French Camp Unincorporated Areas of Manteca

Students Cheer at an Assembly

Using Tax Dollars Wisely and Effectively: MUSD’s Budget Earns Global Recognitions

“Aa2 & Aa3” rating from Moody’s

“AA-” rating from S&P Global

a global credit rating agency

a world leading financial researcher

“We at MUSD have established the need to live within our means in a zero-sum environment. All budgeting plans and adjustments are based on student needs aligned to District targets.” — Dr. Clark Burke, Superintendent

Revenue

Where funding comes from:

Federal Revenue 15%

State Revenue 12% Local Revenue 2% LCFF Sources 71%

Expenditures

How Manteca Unified spends each dollar: Classified Salaries Employee Benefits 21¢ 12¢

Services & Operating 10¢

Other 2¢

Certificated Salaries 32¢

Management Salaries 5¢

Books & Supplies 14¢

Capital Outlay 4¢

2021-22

Strategic Planning Local Control Accountability Plan From a Board vision emerged a staff mission, District targets, specific goals, and an action plan. MUSD’s Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) is our strategic action plan to ensure all students —especially those with high needs—will be served to reach grade level standards, feel safe and be supported to realize individual success. We plan with intention involving input from community, parents, students, and staff, and measure outcomes closely using meaningful, measurable, and aligned data. In MUSD, we call this the ongoing Cycle of Refinement.

Cycle of Refinement Through our Cycle of Refinement, MUSD commits to addressing and evaluating existing assumptions regarding the District’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and critical factors affecting student achievement. As student needs are identified through valid data, applicable resources are selected and applied to support them. Outcomes are then collected and measured against our goals; revisions are made and the process repeats. All sites and district plans employ this Cycle of Refinement. Through this continuous cycle, we reflect, respond, adapt, and identify the necessary supports for each individual student.

Where We've Been & Where We're Going! Develop Mission and Vision

Form Budget Oversight Committee

Form Executive Cabinet

Create Facilities Master Plan

Further Develop District Culture

YEAR 1 2018-19

Facility Needs Identified

Develop a Baseline

Review Policies and Procedures

Build Capacity with School Site Staff

Solidify District Purpose

YEAR 2 2019-20

Strategic Pandemic Response

Develop Site Plan for Year 4 Onward

Create District Plan for Year 4 Onward

Continue StudentCentered Budget

Measure Performance

YEAR 3 2020-21

Tools to Identify Student Need

Allocate More Educational Community Resources/ Partner Input as Partners in Layers of Support Develop New Education 3-Year LCAP to Classrooms

YEAR 5

YEAR 4

2022-23

2021-22

Elementary Students Test their Skills at Weston Ranch High's Math Cup

GRADE LEVEL STANDARDS

Every student works to achieve grade level standards, feels safe and is supported to realize individual success.

Learning to Read in MUSD

Communications Students Produce School News

Students Learning During Tier 1 Instruction

Visual & Performing Arts Unlocks New Potential

Turning Science Standards Into Slime

Art Students Share their Perspective

Reading in New Environments Opens Students to New Experiences

How Learning Grade Level Standards Looks in MUSD!

A Plan for Instruction MTSS Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, or MTSS, is a framework in MUSD uses to give targeted support to students. MTSS is designed to help schools identify struggling students early and intervene quickly. By focusing on the “whole child”, MTSS supports academic growth as well as behavior, social-emotional needs, and absenteeism.

The Three Tiers: • Tier 1: All students in the general education classroom are in this tier. Teachers use instruction proven to work. Students may work in small groups based on their strengths and areas of need. • Tier 2: Students in Tier 2 still attend Tier 1 lessons with the rest of the class, but they get more targeted support through small group lessons. It can also include special teaching, called interventions. A student who isn’t making progress may stay in Tier 2 or move to Tier 3. • Tier 3: Most students in Tier 3 still spend a lot of the day in the general education classroom, but they may spend more time in a resource room than before. This tier can include small group work or individual lessons.

Meaningful, Measurable & Aligned Data In 21/22, our strategic plan informed the full K-12 implementation of individual student diagnostic testing known as MAP (Measure of Academic Progress), a tool to identify meaningful, measurable and aligned data for all students to achieve mastery of grade level standards. A universal and evidenced based diagnostic tool is an element to MUSD’s multi-tiered system of support. 1. 2. 3. 4.

What do we want students to know and be able to do? (Learning) How will we know when they have learned it? (Assessment) What will we do if they don’t? (Intervention) What will we do if they do? (Enrichment/Extension)

Children learn better—and faster—when teachers have a clear picture of what each student knows and is ready to learn next! MAP data helps teachers plan with each unique learner in mind and is just one tool in a teacher’s toolbox to identify the needs of students to achieve mastery of grade level standards in MUSD.

Moving the conversation away from a pass/fail spectrum and toward an individual academic plan that celebrates student growth! Today, we call this important shift GOAL SETTING. These critical discussions with parents focus positively on next steps in a child’s learning plan, versus the age-old “conferences” that presented student report cards and discussion only after the teaching and learning occurred.

RIT Data Below is an example of RIT data (what the teacher sees): Data that is specific to an individual student and refers to the data/score collected on the scale after a student completes a MAP growth assessment. How teachers know what to ‘teach’ to each student and what tools to use.

This Year...

43%

of the students who took the Fall and Spring Math Growth Assessment met their Growth Projection

42%

of the students who took the Fall and Spring Reading Growth Assessment met their Growth Projection A Snapshot of Projected Student Proficiency (Spring 2022)

Language Arts 12.9%

6.3%

Exceeding Standards

34.1%

Meeting Standards 25.6%

Nearly Meeting Standards 27.4%

Below Standards

Math

14.5% 50.3%

28.9%

Curriculum & Instruction Standards based education matters – and this begins with curriculum. This year, MUSD adopted three brand-new curricula for students! Beginning with an adoption committee comprised of teachers, administrators and educational experts, curricula was piloted and evaluated throughout the year to determine a curriculum that would best meet student need.

Ensuring Equal Access & Equitable Opportunities for Students On January 18, 2022, the MUSD school board passed a resolution increasing the amount of funds for up-to-date instructional materials and technology replacements. This decision will ensure MUSD continues to provide current, relevant, and rigorous curriculum as well as the technology students need to be successful!

$42

Million dedicated to prioritizing quality instructional materials for classrooms.

New Adopted Curriculum Science

Grab your lab coat and safety goggles because Manteca Unified has researched, gathered evidence, and made the conclusion to implement a new K-5 and 9-12 Science curriculum!

High School After 15 months, 3 full curriculum pilots and over 100 hours of in-depth review, the 22- person high school science adoption committee has recommended the adoption of Accelerated Learning: STEMscopes High School 3 Course Model Curriculum as the base High School Science curriculum. This curriculum includes the following courses: The Living Earth, Chemistry in Earth Systems, and Physics of the Universe and addresses all High School Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). 1998 Science Standard Sample

“Students know biodiversity is the sum total of different kinds of organisms and is affected by alterations of habitats”

Corresponding NGSS Standard Sample

“Evaluate the claims, evidence and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem"

Next Generation Science Standards stresses 3-dimensional learning and teachers are expected to teach in a way which helps students learn how to think and process information as real scientists do. Students Practicing NGSS

Elementary Beginning in April 2020, a 19-person K-5 science adoption team prescreened 12 different K-5 science curriculum options, piloted two curricula, and recommended the adoption of the highest scoring curriculum: Amplify Education’s California Integrated Course Model. Find out more about this adoption in the April Edition of The Mark Highlights! “Manteca Unified places great value in providing the most up-to-date and relevant curricula to ensure students are given an elevated and innovative learning experience. By providing new science materials that fit this criterion, the District is preparing students to meet current industry standards and become global leaders.” - Jenni Andrews, Executive Director of Elementary Education

Physical Education Additionally, the Board unanimously approved a new Physical Education (PE) curriculum called SPARK PE to be implemented in elementary schools. On August 1, 2022, all elementary PE teachers will undergo 90 minutes of training for initial SPARK PE implementation at the outset of the 2022/23 school year. PE Teacher Kortney Agdeppa commented on her perspective and leadership role on the committee, “It’s important to advocate for physical education. Learning on the Basketball Court At times, physical education can get misinterpreted for physical activity. It’s important to know that PE has standards and learning outcomes such as building teamwork skills, sportsmanship, problem solving, strategizing, social emotional learning, and much more.”

$6.6 Million earmarked for all adoptions. Visual and Performing Arts Manteca Unified School District is committed to providing access to facilities which encourage visual and performing arts education. We have an excellent VAPA program at Manteca Unified and this year our District received the Best Communities for Music Education designation by the NAMM Foundation. We were especially acknowledged for our integration of culturally relevant programs such as our Mariachi and Ukelele clubs. Our District is incredibly proud of the diverse musical opportunities provided to our students! Learn why MUSD has a nationally recognized program on our YouTube channel. “Manteca Unified believes in teaching the whole child and exposing students to VAPA opportunities. I am particularly proud of the work we have done to be culturally responsive in the music classroom.” - Clara Schmiedt, Executive Director of Secondary Education

Academic Recovery MUSD has made significant efforts to refine and expand recovery programs making them more targeted and apt to meeting actual, specific student need.

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Refined programming aims to address learning gaps by reteaching the core content necessary to reach California grade level standards. In sum, programming designed to close the gap between what an individual student knows and what they’re expected to know. These established programs became crucial when some students needed to close knowledge gaps having faced unprecedented challenges amid the pandemic. Recovery opportunities and supplemental programs have given viable avenues for students to return to academic success. Over 516 high school students successfully remediated a full or partial course throughout the school year in library resource centers and at MUSD's community school to earn credits that meet California graduation requirements.

Branded Time (K-8)

Students Participate in Branded Time

At the elementary level, schools have created what’s known as Branded Time, a 30-minute block where teachers provide targeted support to students needing additional help. This step is considered early Tier 1 intervention before a student would need Tier 2 support.

Exact Path (K-12) Exact Path is a resource that supports K-12 students at-home with math and reading skills anytime and anywhere. The tool uses a child’s assessment data to create an age-appropriate interactive learning path just for them. Exact Path creates lessons to overcome identified learning gaps.

68% of Students Use for Math Support

39% of Students Use for Language Arts Support

Students Working on their Devices

55% of Students Use for Reading Support

Summer Academy The Summer Academy launched as an intensive intervention designed for students who have not yet mastered the essential standards necessary, and need further targeted instruction, for entry into the next grade level in both Math and English. The 2021 Summer Academy supported 1,281 students in need.

Professional Development During the 2021-2022 school year, the Department of Teaching & Learning focused on providing high quality professional development (PD) opportunities, tools, and resources for all MUSD staff by utilizing the base curriculum and analyzing student data to best inform and adjust instructional strategies to meet the needs of all MUSD students. To achieve desired outcomes, the department focused on providing support by targeting three goals. The Department of Teaching & Learning is comprised of TOSAS (Teachers on Special Assignment). Learn more about TOSAs on our YouTube Channel.

Teachers Create Posters During a Professional Development Seminar

Staff Connections 2021-22: 8,800+ Goal #1 Standards, Safety, and Emerging Students

343

Capacity Building Opportunities

Support Lessons & Visits

The Department of Teaching & Learning supported MUSD teachers, administrators, program specialists, and instructional specialists in building capacity, analyzing standards, exploring scaffolds and supports for ALL learners, and determining best practices to meet ALL students at their instructional levels.

137

Training Opportunities Several trainings were offered to support teachers, administrators, and other district staff in analyzing data to inform instruction. The department developed training presentations and curriculum resources to support a successful implementation of base curriculum and other programs.

582

Goal #3 Support Tier 1 Inclusive Instruction

7,076

Goal #2 Collaborate, Support and Provide On-going Training

149

Support Materials Developed

Training Modules Created

New Principal Academies This year, a variety of training opportunities were developed to assist teachers in identifying Tier 1 instructional resources to meet student needs. This includes online training modules that helped teachers plan for Tier 1 instruction.

SAFETY

Every student works to achieve grade level standards, feels safe and is supported to realize individual success.

Student Wellness Social-Emotional Learning

This year, MUSD placed great emphasis on supporting the social-emotional health of students through a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum as part of Tier 1 (Sanford Harmony for TK-6 and BASE SEL for 6-12) and integrating social emotional learning into the entire school day.

Sessions provided by Valley Community Counseling 9-12 K-8 The District partners with third-party agencies to provide social-emotional support through counseling services at every school site. 18,579 5,963

Health Services Health Services believes that promoting health in children enhances their ability to learn. The staff of Health Services is committed to the maintenance of optimal health and sense of wellbeing for all students. Foster/Homeless Youth 401 Vaccines Given Students Served by the Transitional Student at Flu Clinics This Year Success Program Hearing & Vision Screenings were held at elementary sites for all Kindergarten, Employees Screened 2nd, 5th, and 8th grade students! at TB Clinics

1,014

400

Nutrition Education Nutrition Education’s goal is to support students by providing safe and nutritious meals, so that students can focus on their education.

3,787,533 Total Meals Served*

5,000 Pieces of Produce Distributed To the community on Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Friday

*Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, & Supper

School Community Events Supported

MUSD will host a summer day camp for students with diabetes in June 2022, thanks to a grant from Kaiser.

COST Intervention The Coordination of Services Team is a learning support umbrella structure that brings together all support service providers at a school site. Each school site has a COST team to refer and coordinate programming/services that will promote student’s academic success. In 2021/22, many sites have reported a decrease in negative classroom behaviors and total number of student discipline incidents. COST Team • Principal • Vice Principal • School Counselors

• School Nurse • Support Staff • Community Partners

Safety at the Forefront Our mission to address student need is ensuring students feel safe while at school. A strategy and system for preparedness can be pivotal during a crisis, as such, MUSD has a dedicated Incident Command Team while schools have respective safety teams and plans, trained and ready to respond should a crisis occur. — Dr. Clark Burke, Superintendent

Board Trustee Schluer Reads to Students in Uniform

In Manteca Unified student safety is always a top priority. Safety threats to a school campus can arrive in many forms, and with support of local law enforcement agencies, the District has an emergency plan in place outlining steps for preparedness, proactive measures for prevention, emergency response, and a thoughtful blueprint for recovery to keep students and staff safe and the community informed.

This year, MUSD released a multi-agency letter with surrounding law enforcement agencies to stress this message as well as communicate definitions of safety terms and concepts used during an emergency. In addition, each school site has a dedicated safety team that meets regularly to review and adjust their respective school plans. In March, schools submitted their current plans to the Board of Education and were unanimously approved! "MUSD’s emergency plan is a prime example of community partnership and cooperation," stated Victoria Brunn Chief Business Officer & PIO. "The District maintains strong relationships with local city and county agencies such as law enforcement, emergency first responders, and county emergency services who place student safety at the forefront."

Family and Community Survey

A survey which focused on student support and safety asked parents, students and community members if they were aware that MUSD and schools have a safety plan in place. The same survey inquired if they were familiar with the safety terms used by MUSD and schools during/post a school emergency: 75% responded YES, they are aware that MUSD and schools have a safety plan in place.

Over 60% of respondents stated they were familiar with specific terms such as evacuation, lockdown, secure campus, shelter in place, and active threat.

A Teacher Reads a Story to their Students

COVID-19 Safety Manteca Unified has prioritized and operated in-person learning since October 2020, none of which would be possible without the commitment from our staff, students, and families. Since the onset of the pandemic, MUSD has followed state and local health guidance and directives to allow for full in-person instruction in the safest way possible. The MUSD Workplace Infection Prevention (WIP) command team comprised of key individuals is the driving team behind the District’s COVID-19 Safety Plan that is continuously evolving to meet current health directives.

4.4 Million

Daily Symptom Check Surveys Taken

Red X Team Internal team of MUSD nurses and staff dedicated to contact tracing, expedient communication, and official case reporting to help mitigate the spread of the virus within the district. MUSD Nurses

Free COVID-19 Testing for Students & Staff Manteca Unified partnered with COVID Clinic to offer free COVID-19 testing to all MUSD employees, students, and their immediate family members.

Test Kits Bundles of COVID-19 rapid, at-home test kits were delivered to students and staff.

Staff Vaccine Stipend All employees who received full vaccination by June 30, 2021were paid a stipend of $350, as negotiated with union groups.

Building & Planning the Future The fiscally conservative leadership of the MUSD Board and District Leadership are wise in how they spend public dollars for the betterment of education in MUSD. As work is prioritized, it reflects a concern first for health and safety, and only then modernization and upgrades. All plans in the District’s 5-10 Year Facilities Plan reflect those values.

Measure G

Thanks to local tax funding, MUSD has been able to implement health and safety upgrades, complete major maintenance projects, and modernize schools and classrooms to create better learning spaces for students. “Great schools begin in great communities,” expressed Aaron Bowers, Director of Facilities and Operations. “I am proud to live and work in this community that collectively agrees to protect and provide for our students.”

Modernizations Complete

McParland Elementary Multipurpose Room

New Haven Elementary Multipurpose Room

East Union High Ag Center

French Camp Elementary Learning Commons & Classrooms

Nile Garden Elementary Multipurpose Room

Modernizations Nearly Complete

Manteca High School Gym & Pool

Sierra High School Parking Lot & Football Field

Maintenence Projects: A Year in Review • Lathrop Elementary Multi-purpose Room Flooring Replacement • Upgrading Door Security at Multiple School Sites • 24 Classroom HVAC Replacements • Veritas / Stella Brockman Classroom Whiteboard Replacements

• Classroom Flooring Replacements at Various Project • Calla Roofing Replacement Project • Extensive Irrigation Evaluation and Repairs • Field Renovation at all High Schools • Implementation of Monthly Custodial Site Inspections

Planning for Measure A

Measure A: San Joaquin County’s certified results from the 2020 general presidential election declares ‘Measure A’ a passed bond measure with a 57.66% YES vote! This measure will integrate with Measure G [2014], furthering the work Measure G started and funding $260 million of our $427 million of identified unfunded needs. Master Plans that have received Schematic Design Approval and have begun Core Planning Team Engagement: • Manteca High School (A) • New Haven (C) » Two-story Classrooms, Library, and Media » Admin Building Center » Classrooms & Learning Commons • East Union High School (B) » Two-story Classrooms, Library, and Media Center

Next Stop: MUSD Plans to go Electric In the spirit of modernization, the Department of Transportation is preparing to transition to a green fleet, also known as electric school buses! They soon will apply for grants through the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District to acquire buses and charging infrastructure.

Staffed for Success Our extraordinary team of educators and non-teaching professionals provide a foundation for student success, and without them, operations would not be possible. Through thoughtful planning and balanced budgeting, the District is able to remain student-centered by hiring and retaining quality employees while also securing vital cost of living funding for workers. “Since fall of 2020, MUSD has worked proactively to create a hiring strategy to counter temporary and frequent staff outages,” said Dr. Dante Alvarez, Senior Director. “Human Resources implemented a resident substitute system to support absences and this year the Board approved many short-term staff permits to fill staffing needs.”

This Year We Hired... 6

Certificated Administrators

Classified Administrator

School Site Assistants

Despite the state-wide shortage of

bus drivers, we focused to maximize resources, strengthen hiring strategies and our three in-house state certified trainers.

Classified Employees

Certificated Teachers 1

Trained & Hired Bus Drivers

rebuild this essential service with the help of

100

Trained & Hired Driving Instructor

Trained & Hired Van Drivers

Teacher Induction MUSD provides a two-year state approved Teacher Induction Program to support new teachers with an individualized, job-embedded system of mentoring, support, and professional learning until candidates clear their teaching credential. Teacher Induction Team

92 Teachers in Induction Program*

Teachers in Pre-induction Program*

Teaching Credentials Cleared*

Strong Partnerships with Union Groups MUSD continues to prioritize staff wellbeing by securing 85% of funded percentage of COLA (cost of living adjustment) for salary and benefit increases. These raises keep MUSD in the top tier of employee pay in the valley. In the 2021-2022 school year, the District successfully negotiated 18 agreements with union groups:

Manteca Educators' Association 6 Agreements Manteca Educators' Association Adult Ed 3 Agreements

CSEA Chapter 50 6 Agreements CSEA, Chapter 864 3 Agreements

*(2021-22)

Digital Safety & Security Over 30,000 MUSD devices updated to the latest version of Windows 10! These updates help ensure that our district devices are protected from malicious attacks and have the latest software features to support learning and teaching tools. New this year, the Information Technology team implemented a student password project, giving students the ability to change their own password. This is a crucial step in protecting student accounts and their data. • Over 7,000 accounts changed their password (staff and students) • 2,000 accounts have signed up for Multi-Factor Authentication (staff and students)

A Year in Review 33,000+

724,000

Technology Support Requests Resolved

Malicious E-mails Blocked

7,200+

287 Miles

Student Devices Repaired by the Information Technology Team

Of Dark Fiber Installed for Site to District Office Connectivity

321,000

Malicious Attacks Blocked

Communicating with Caregivers at Home About Digital Citizenship Digital citizenship skills have become essential for students. MUSD incorporated conversation about social media to reinforce digital citizenship and safety while engaging globally. While much of TikTok, Instagram and other platforms are harmless fun, there are real concerns around recent trends that challenge its young users to participate in unique ways. By communicating and partnering with caregivers at home, schools hope to curb digital trends that threaten safe and inclusive school communities. Read “Collective Citizenship” and “A Caregiver’s Guide to TikTok” by visiting www.mantecausd.net/newsroom.

Common Sense District Badge Manteca Unified has been recognized for our dedication to helping students think critically and use technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate. MUSD is approved as a Common Sense District, an honor that distinguishes our efforts in teaching digital citizenship, engaging the community in this important discussion and supporting educators using technology for learning.

EMERGING STUDENTS

Every student works to achieve grade level standards, feels safe and is supported to realize individual success.

Individual Pathways What is Individual Student Success in MUSD? Every student in MUSD has a unique academic and socialemotional pathway to exhibiting growth, reaching grade level standards, high school graduation, and college and/ or career readiness. When a student excels through their unique pathway, we call this individual student success!

Migrant Education Students receiving Migrant Education Services receive additional academic support before and after school and have access to instruction through our Independent Study Program, a program for migrant students to continue learning while out of the area December - March. Special tutoring services and summer camp programs are also provided for students with a focus on Tier 1 instruction and STEM learning.

This Program Supports

130

Elementary Students

High School Students

Special Education Services MUSD's Special Education Services Department supports and implements relevant, evidence-based practices by providing programs designed to foster the potential, purpose, and productivity of every student.

3,156

Students Recieving SPED Services

Services (Ages 3-22) • Speech • Occupational Therapy • Adapted PE • Educationally Related Mental Health Services • Behavior Specialist • Specialized Academic Instruction

SPED Paraprofessionals Supporting Classrooms

Students Participate in the All-Star Olympics

Specialized Academic Instruction • Resource • Special Day Class: Mild/Moderate • Special Day Class: Autism • Special Day Class: Emotionally Disturbed • Special Day Class: Moderate/Severe • Special Day Class: Behavior Bridge

Getting Students Where They Need to Go! Transportation is vital in making sure all students have access to their place of education. This year the Department of Transportation increased routes for our SPED (+2) and Homeless/Foster Student populations (+5). Our District now offers:

SPED Routes

Routes To Accommodate Homeless/Foster Student Need

EL Reclassifications The English language development teams in Manteca Unified know that students who do not speak, read, write, or understand English well are faced with unique barriers to academic learning. At risk of poor academic outcomes, there are services, curriculum, and many tools in place to teach and learn language development both academically and conversationally for at-promise outcomes.

420 Students Reclassified as English Language Proficient (2021-22)

Read about how one school site celebrated the literary success of their students from our September 2021Edition of The Mark Highlights by visiting www.mantecausd.net/highlights. MHS Celebrates Literacy

Title VI Indian Education Program

The Title VI program supports the efforts of local educational agencies, Indian tribes and organizations, post secondary institutions, and other entities to meet the special academic, cultural, and linguistic needs of American Indian students to meet state academic content standards.

7 Cultural Events Hosted

Summer Programming Secured with SJCOE

Career Technical Education: College and Career Ready A CTE pathway is a program of study that integrates state standard academic knowledge and technical and occupational knowledge to provide students with a clear pathway to postsecondary education and careers. With strong CTE programming, after graduation students can choose to enter their trade full-time, enroll in a traditional college or specialized trade school, or work in their trade while pursuing a higher education. 3,477 students are currently enrolled in a CTE course. In MUSD, these programs are led by field experts that engage every student in high quality, rigorous, and relevant classes designed to help them turn their dreams into careers. MUSD currently employs 53 CTE educators and industry experts. Aditionally, our District has assembled a committee to recognize students as CTE Pathway Super Completers beginning the 22/23 school year. Committee members have established MUSD criteria including the number of hours in a pathway and coursework completed required to acheive “Super Completion”.

Funding Secured MUSD secured $1.29M to CTE programming over the next 3 years, $215,000 for the 2022/23 school year, and has obtained $360,000 through a Strong Workforce Grant to expand CTE logistics pathways with an emphasis on technology.

Manteca Education & Training Center Manteca Training and Education Center (METC) supports emerging students by offering a variety of educational opportunities to our community such as CTE, Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency Exams, and Programs for English Language Learners. Learn more about METC on our YouTube channel!

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Job Placements

Co-Curricular Success Co-curricular activities are ungraded and take place outside of the classroom while reinforcing school curriculum in a variety of ways. Students who participate in these activities experience new, important experiences outside of a traditional learning environment. MUSD schools offer a wide variety of co-curricular opportunities, some of these include: Student Clubs and Organizations: Link Crew, JROTC, BSU, HOSA, FFA, FCCLA, Band & Orchestra, Yearbook, Thespians, Fashion Club, Academic Decathlon, Asian-Pacific Islander Club, Muslim Student Association, and more!

FCCLA Members Pose with their Awards

Athletics: Acorn League, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Tennis, Baseball, Track, Football, Water Polo, and more!

Mariachi Club Member Plays the Trumpet

East Union and Manteca High Girls Basketball Teams Face Off

Galadriel Mellion displays her Track & Field Medals

Acorn League Track Stars Show off their Medals

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CELEBRATING SUCCESS!

What Makes Our Senior District Leadership #proudtobemusd? With another successful year in the books, there is much to be proud of! We asked our Senior District leaders to share what makes them #proudtobemusd?

Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintedent

“... of every school professional that has contributed to a student's individual success. It requires layers of support and I am so proud of the quality of services MUSD continues to provide to ensure each child has access to their unique educational pathway.”

Jacqui Breitenbucher, Chief Business Officer "...continuing to create funding streams and services for students. This work ensures students will receive the resources they need for years to come. Our balanced budget allowed for dedicating the most restricted dollars to be used first, maximizing taxpayer dollars."

Victoria Brunn, Chief Business & Public Information Officer

“… the support from school communities to help ensure students’ needs were the priority. Working in partnership with six law enforcement agencies to continue to refine safety procedures and emergency preparedness, including the onboarding of a new administrator dedicated specifically to campus safety.”

Jenni Andrews, Executive Director of Primary Education "...the focus, dedication and collaboration of all elementary staff. Their resiliency during this ever-changing learning environment is admirable and I am proud of each of them."

Clara Schmiedt, Executive Director of Secondary Education "...the great work that high school sites have done this year. We have been working to improve our educational practices in our systems while focusing on individual students and laying the foundation for success."

Dante Alvarez, Senior Director "...our site principals, teachers, and staff. They have worked hard to open schools and show up each day to help students feel safe and supported so they can be successful in the classroom."

Student Achievement DISTRICT CELEBRATION Each fall and spring, MUSD, in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, hosts a District Celebration. This event honors student and staff achievement in the areas of grade level standards, safety, and individual student success! During the 2021-2022 school year, Manteca Unified hosted two virtual District Celebrations: Fall-ing For Student Achievement and MUSD’s Spring Spectacular.

Watch at www.youtube.com/mantecaunified

Students Recieve a Seal of Biliteracy Medal

Sequoia Come Together to Help Their Community

Lathrop High’s County Honor Band Members Ready to Perform

Weston Ranch High’s JROTC Takes Home a Trophy

Kinders Celebrate 101 Days of Learning

Manteca High HOSA Members Attend a Conference

Employees of the Year 2022 Manteca Unified is proud to recognize the excellence of our staff by naming select individuals as Employees and Educators of the Year who have directly impacted student success and safety. Learn more on our YouTube Channel!

Laurie Vazquez

Shelly Metcalfe

Primary (PreK-3)

Food & Nutrition Services

Alyssa Telles

Intermediate (4-6)

Lilia Martinez DeArredondo

Laura Steiner

Rosa Martinez

Middle School (7-8)

Christina Young Secondary (9-12)

Jennifer Morris

Support Staff Educator

Carlos Talavera

Custodial & Maintenance Services

Security Services

Paraprofessional

Ricci Patton

Clerical & Administrative Services

Tyler Ryan

STEM Teacher of the Year North Central Valley STEM Center

County Employee of the Year

Community Engagement Reaching Out Far and Wide The Community Outreach Team implement strategic initiatives intended to support and enhance the work of Manteca Unified School District. They develop, execute, supervise, and maintain comprehensive and wide-ranging communications for the District, maximizing awareness through the power of social media, our website, our mobile application, and publications just like this one!

(2021-22)

8,741 Emails Sent

6,375 Phone Calls Made

6,081 Texts Sent

17,275 App Downloads This Year's Reach!

79,440

Avg. Monthly Website Visits 103,318

3,827 Facebook Reach

Instagram Reach 2,005

12,900 Peachjar Flyers

Highlighting MUSD The Mark Highlights positions MUSD as a leader in public education, boosts stakeholder engagement, fosters community trust, increases access to District resources, and communicates Targets by highlighting our students, staff, and District as a whole. Access issues at www.mantecausd.net/highlights.

Staying Up To Date

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9 Issues (2021-22)

WHAT'S THE WORD? a weekly bulletin which is an official form of communication sent to MUSD staff. It helps promote engagement, Newsletters transparency, and connectivity while delivering pertinent information to internal Sent audiences.

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Parents as Partners in Education Each year MUSD evaluates our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), which prioritizes how the district and school sites spend resources on: conditions of learning, pupil outcomes, school climate, culture, and engagement. We ask parents, students, and staff to participate in the annual School Climate Survey to gather important feedback to ensure that every student works to achieve grade level standards, feels safe, and is LCAP Survey Participation supported to realize individual success.

1,589 75% of parents responded that they believe the school is effectively educating their student! (up from 68% in 2021)

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Staff Members

931 Students

Committees and Councils District Parent Advisory Council

This year 21 parents/guardians from various schools representing the parent voice as part of the Parent Advisory Council (DPAC), led by the Director of Student Achievement and School Accountability. The committee’s purpose is to assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the operational, learning, and business plans. This year the council: • Provided feedback on MUSD’s Emergency Plans and • Discussed the impact of Senate Bill 328 (requiring Crisis Communication Plan late start time for schools) and suggested possible • Discussed impact of ever-changing COVID-19 implementation changes protocols on school communities

Equity & Access Committee

The 2021/22 school year ushered in an Equity & Access Committee for Community Engagement comprised of 23 members and led by the District’s Equity and Access Coordinator. This task force assesses overall progress towards equity and cultural proficiency and is developing a District action plan. This year the council: • Discussed collective agreements • Identified history of the public education system • Raised the importance of racial equity in education • Will evaluate student data and select areas to target for 22/23

Outreach Assistants

Outreach Assistants (OAs) are one of the newest roles in schools! While the pandemic emphasized a unique area of family and student need, the District has spent years planning to implement a role which focuses on parent engagement and closing the gap between families and essential resources. In 2021/22, this role type expanded to 7 schools and the goal for 2022/23 is that every elementary site has the capacity for an Outreach Assistant.

MUSD Outreach Assistants

They have a passion for communicating, building relationships, empowering parents/support providers by providing information and encouraging involvement, and serving as a liaison to help remove barriers to academic success.

Graduate Takes a Selfie With their Diploma

STAY CONNECTED! Manteca Unified School District is dedicated to keeping families up to date with the latest District news. By visiting our website and following our social media platforms you can access important information and resources, as well as interact with our latest posts! Our District also publishes a monthly e-newsletter called The Mark Highlights, that highlights the stories and successes of Manteca Unified schools!

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