Board reviews LCAP draft emphasizing math interventions, mental‑health supports and English‑learner services
April 17, 2024 | Rocklin Unified, School Districts, California
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Rocklin Unified School District staff presented the draft Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for 2024–27, outlining three central goals: accelerate math achievement, expand social‑emotional and mental‑health supports, and strengthen services for English‑learner students.
Hannah Anderson, director of Innovation, School Programs and Accountability, told trustees that staff and advisory committees identified gaps in early math instruction and recommended investments in curriculum coaching, targeted interventions and additional 'everyday math' sections at both high schools. "There is a continued need specifically at the elementary level for increased training in curriculum and instructional strategies," Anderson said.
On mental‑health and behavioral support, the district intends to sustain and expand staffing — including behavior analysts and mental‑health specialists — and pilot school‑based multidisciplinary referral teams. Planning work under a community schools planning grant generated ideas such as ‘‘student hubs’’ or student union spaces to improve student connectedness and on‑campus access to supports. Anderson said the district must also improve communication about access and referral processes for families.
For English learners, the draft calls for adding ELD staff, on‑site teacher coaching and family liaison work to help newcomer families navigate district and community resources. The presentation noted that expanded services funded with one‑time state and federal dollars are planned through 2024–25; trustees will discuss long‑term funding and sustainability in next year’s budget process.
The district will convene advisory committees in the coming weeks to finalize performance metrics and proposed expenditures. Staff expects to return with a May 15 update on LCAP metrics and a June public hearing and action item.
What to watch: the board will consider performance measures and how one‑time funds will be used or replaced with ongoing resources in the 2024–25 budget; trustees asked for data about program impacts and access so the district can prioritize sustainable services.
Hannah Anderson, director of Innovation, School Programs and Accountability, told trustees that staff and advisory committees identified gaps in early math instruction and recommended investments in curriculum coaching, targeted interventions and additional 'everyday math' sections at both high schools. "There is a continued need specifically at the elementary level for increased training in curriculum and instructional strategies," Anderson said.
On mental‑health and behavioral support, the district intends to sustain and expand staffing — including behavior analysts and mental‑health specialists — and pilot school‑based multidisciplinary referral teams. Planning work under a community schools planning grant generated ideas such as ‘‘student hubs’’ or student union spaces to improve student connectedness and on‑campus access to supports. Anderson said the district must also improve communication about access and referral processes for families.
For English learners, the draft calls for adding ELD staff, on‑site teacher coaching and family liaison work to help newcomer families navigate district and community resources. The presentation noted that expanded services funded with one‑time state and federal dollars are planned through 2024–25; trustees will discuss long‑term funding and sustainability in next year’s budget process.
The district will convene advisory committees in the coming weeks to finalize performance metrics and proposed expenditures. Staff expects to return with a May 15 update on LCAP metrics and a June public hearing and action item.
What to watch: the board will consider performance measures and how one‑time funds will be used or replaced with ongoing resources in the 2024–25 budget; trustees asked for data about program impacts and access so the district can prioritize sustainable services.
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