LCAP midyear update: district cites reading and graduation gains, outlines use of recovery funds; Family Resource Centers spotlighted

District leaders presented the 2025 midyear update to the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), summarizing progress across six goals and plans to use one‑time recovery funds.

Dr. Sheila McCabe and goal leads reported 15 actions under Goal 1 (high‑quality education) with $47.7 million budgeted and roughly 44% expended at midyear. Kristen Witt highlighted student outcomes, including a rise in the share of seniors with disabilities who are on track for graduation from 46.7% to 54.3%, and notable early literacy gains at one site (kindergarten from 29% to 69% at midyear). Dr. McCabe explained the district started the year with about $15 million remaining of a one‑time learning recovery emergency block grant and anticipates spending approximately $3 million this year, leaving about $12 million to support priorities in the next two years.

Presenters for other goals described strengthened social‑emotional learning, expanded professional learning, recruitment and retention efforts (a certificated job fair with 84 attendees and 37 offers), facility upgrades, and pilot programs including ethnic studies and expanded CTE spaces. Goal leads emphasized ongoing monitoring and the phased nature of LCAP actions.

Separately, Family Resource Center staff showcased on‑site services and partnerships supporting families and students experiencing housing instability under the McKinney‑Vento Act. Presenters described case management, community partnerships, examples of services (e.g., back‑to‑school resource fair), and donation/collection sites (Anakayo Elementary, Cleo Gordon, Susanna Elementary). The board asked follow‑up questions about potential expansion and funding for additional FRC sites; staff said data, facility space and staffing are central considerations.