Winters Joint Unified School District

09/03/2026

NEW E-CONVEYANCE MUNICIPAL CODE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 3, 2026

The City of Winters City Council passed a new municipal code addressing common community concerns related to electric bicycles, scooters, boards, electric motorcycles, and other electric personal transportation devices that will go into effect September 3, 2026.

The purpose of WMC 10.44 is to complement existing California Vehicle Code requirements and promote safe operation of e-conveyances on public rights-of-way in the City of Winters.

What You Need to Know:

The new local ordinance establishes additional regulations for e-conveyance use in Winters, including:

🚫 Sidewalk riding is prohibited, with limited exceptions such as crossing driveways, designated shared-use areas, avoiding an immediate hazard, or while walking the e-conveyance.
🌳 Riding is prohibited in City parks, playgrounds, school grounds, the Creek Walk, and streets closed by the City for special events.
🏍️ Off-highway electric motorcycles are prohibited from operating on public streets and public places.
📵 Handheld phone use while riding and headphones that block the ability to hear surrounding traffic are prohibited.
🛴 Parents may not knowingly allow minors to violate the ordinance.

State laws include:
👦 Riders under 16 may not operate a Class 3 e-bike.
⛑️Helmets are required for minors under 18 operating Class 1 or Class 2 e-bikes.
🚗Operating an e-scooters requires a California Driver's License

Enforcement:

First offenses may result in fines of up to $50 and subsequent offenses of fines up to $100. The e-conveyance will be impounded and minors cited will be referred to a safety diversion program administered by the Winters Police Department.

We encourage all riders, parents, and community members to familiarize themselves with the new local requirements. To read the full E-Conveyance City of Winters Ordinance 2026-07 WMC 10.44, please visit: https://ecode360.com/48061660 #48061660

Please ride safely, follow the rules of the road, and look out for one another.

08/20/2026

🏫 WHAT SHOULD FUTURE FACILITY FUNDING LOOK LIKE FOR WINTERS JUSD?

We need your feedback!

In our first facilities survey, the community helped identify the improvements that matter most across our schools.

Now we’re asking you to help us take the next step.

Facilities Planning Survey #2 asks you to:

✅ Review five potential facility funding scenarios
✅ Choose the scenario that best reflects your priorities
✅ Tell us what influenced your choice
🏟️ Weigh in on whether funding should be specifically reserved for student athletics and field improvements
📍 Tell us where athletic improvements should be prioritized
➕ Identify a project you believe may still be missing

And students — we want to hear from you too!

Students use our campuses every day, and their perspective on classrooms, outdoor spaces, athletics, and school facilities needs to be part of the conversation.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents & Guardians
🎓 Students
🍎 Staff
🏡 Community Members

Everyone is encouraged to participate.

📅 Survey closes Wednesday, August 26, 2026

➡️ Take the Survey: https://forms.gle/cD6kYRFKs8sY6WTPA

As we plan for future funding, your feedback will help Winters JUSD understand what our community values most and guide the next steps in facilities planning.

Winters JUSD is developing an Implementation Plan (IMP) to determine which facility projects should be prioritized within an approximately $47 million working program budget. Identified facility needs exceed available funding, so five scenarios were developed to illustrate different priorities and t...

08/14/2026

08/07/2026

The ribbon has been cut on the new Winters Middle School warming kitchen! Winters bond dollars have made this possible and we are excited for our sixth through eighth graders to experience this new space.

08/06/2026

07/09/2026

We are looking for a full time Maintenance Manager. The right candidate will have 5+ years of general maintenance experience, thrive in a fast paced environment and a willingness to help lead a team of skilled maintenance and grounds staff. The position is full time and CalPERS eligible. We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits. Apply today to join our team! https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2245441

06/11/2026

We are so thankful for the wonderful Winters Combined PTA!

05/27/2026

05/13/2026

Congratulations to Yolo County SELPA Community Advisory Committee award recipients from Winters Joint Unified School District!

On May 12, the CAC honored longtime educator Robin Rotenkolber and the students in the district’s inaugural Adult Living Skills (ALS) Program for their outstanding contributions to our schools and community.

Robin Rotenkolber was recognized for her many years of dedicated service to students and families. As a fourth-grade teacher at Shirley Rominger Intermediate School, she is known for her compassion, collaboration, and unwavering belief in every child’s potential. She creates an inclusive classroom where all students feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed both academically and socially.

ALS students Kaden Karlen, Samantha Rodriguez, Luis Astorga, Jeremiah White, and Andrew Dutton were honored for operating their student-run business, Warrior Pizza, and for their service through gardening, recycling, tree planting, and community partnerships. Their work exemplifies inclusion, independence, teamwork, and service.

05/11/2026

Planning to enroll your child for school next year? Enroll early to ensure you receive all communications about upcoming summer and fall events!