MCSD Regular Board Meeting June 23rd 2026

The Merced City School District held its regular board meeting on June 23, 2026, focusing on various educational and operational updates. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on contracts and vendor partnerships for afterschool and expanded learning programs, such as the renewal and expansion of services by vendors like Faith and Hope, with a proposed contract amount of up to $245,685 for the 2026-27 school year. The board also discussed the approval of the collective bargaining agreement with the California School Employees Association (Merced Chapter 530) for 2025-2028. Additionally, the board reviewed the 2026-27 Local Control and Accountability Plan, which includes budgetary and programmatic priorities aligned with state requirements. There was a detailed conversation about the importance of vendor accountability, program participation data, and the need for transparent reporting on student outcomes and attendance. The board also deliberated on a proposed increase in trustee compensation, ultimately deciding not to move forward at this time due to concerns about optics and district budget priorities. Other agenda items included approval of the 2027-28 school calendar with minor corrections and the introduction of a new job description for an Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Coordinator. No new capital improvement projects or large-scale procurement contracts were reported during this meeting.