BOUSD presents LCAP midyear update and early childhood readiness data; attendance and targeted supports highlighted

District staff used the Feb. 22 board meeting to present a midyear update on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and to share early childhood readiness data gathered through the Early Development Index (EDI) in partnership with First 5 Orange County and UCLA researchers.

LCAP midyear: Dr. Phil presented status on the district’s three LCAP goals — academics, 21st-century learning, and student wellness — and outlined fiscal context amid state budget uncertainty. Key midyear budget figures cited: Goal 1 has an approximate budget of $34,000,000 with about 47% expended as of Feb. 16; Goal 2 budgeted roughly $2,900,000 with about 21% spent; Goal 3 allocation around $4,900,000 with roughly $2,000,000 spent to date. Staff noted several budgeted purchases and personnel costs still to be booked (instructional coaches, technology purchases, professional development).

Why it matters: The LCAP ties spending to metric-driven goals. Presenters noted statewide changes (COLA reductions and accountability requirements) that require conservative planning and stated that the district remains focused on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement as it prepares the 24–25 LCAP.

Early Development Index (EDI): Amy Schultz, early learning specialist, summarized EDI findings for kindergarten readiness: 62% of children scored “ready” across the five domains measured (physical health and well-being; social competence; emotional maturity; language and cognitive development; communication and general knowledge). The district showed particular strength in language and cognitive development but flagged areas of concern such as overall social competence (49% ready) and "approaches to learning" where about 60% were ready and 40% not ready.

Program implications: Presenters said EDI data will guide targeted interventions (early childhood social-emotional learning, gross/fine motor support, parent outreach), inform grantmaking and be used in LCAP planning. Staff pointed to an upcoming interactive EDI map and planned community trainings and parent events.

Next steps: Draft stakeholder feedback will be presented in late March; the district will hold additional parent advisory sessions in March/April and expects to bring the 24–25 LCAP to the board for adoption in June.