District presents LCAP annual update, lays out 2024–27 goals including equity multiplier focus for continuation school

District staff opened a public hearing and presented the annual update to the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the new 2024–27 cycle (referred to in the record as ELAP).

The presenter summarized the closing 2021–24 LCAP and said the district will continue three broad goals with an added focused goal for equity multiplier funding at East Stanis continuation high school. Successes cited included increases in the English Learner progress indicator (reported at 48.8% in 2022 and 52.7% in 2023), higher reclassification rates for English learners, a decrease in chronic absenteeism and local gains in special education graduation rates. The presenter also noted challenges remain: academic indicators in English and math have not consistently returned to pre‑pandemic levels and college and career readiness metrics remain low.

Actions listed in the 2024–27 plan include expanded multi‑tiered systems of supports, continued professional development, targeted interventions for unduplicated students (English learners, socioeconomically disadvantaged, foster and homeless youth), continued facility modernization priorities, and use of equity multiplier funds to add a second English teacher at East Stanis to reduce class size and expand in‑person elective access.

Board members asked clarifying questions about the local school climate survey (the district plans to alternate the state Healthy Kids Survey with a shorter local survey), metrics that will be reported on the dashboard (English, math, and science added), and the timeline for public engagement. The presenter closed the public hearing and said the 2024–27 LCAP will return to the June board meeting for approval.