CUSD---LCAP 2015/16 (Local Control Accountability Plan) State Areas/Priorities CUSD Goals/Areas of Focus Budget/Engagement/Process
Vision…to equip students with tools to be life-long learners and responsibly participate in a diverse and changing society Mission…to encourage personal excellence, achieve high academic standards in a safe environment and make informed, moral, ethical and responsible decisions *how do our decisions align with the vision/mission CUSD Vision and Mission
Collaboration---working together to analyze data, assess areas of celebration and areas of need, share best practices and possible ideas/strategies, maximize available resources in addressing areas of need, proceed with plan implementation and start the cycle over again…focusing on solutions and improvement of all areas of CUSD--- collectively and collaboratively--- to strengthen our ability to serve students and prepare them for life post-CUSD. Collaboration—Continuous Cycle of Improvement
AreaPriorities Area A: Conditions of Learning Basic/Williams Act Compliance (#1) Implementation of State Standards (#2) Course Access (#7) Area B: Pupil OutcomesStudent Achievement: Standardized (#4) Student Achievement: Local Outcomes (#8) Area C: EngagementParental Involvement (#3) Student Engagement (#5) School Climate (#6) Areas and Priorities: State
CUSD will effectively address the following areas: Providing basic services and improving overall conditions of learning Facilitating the transition to new state standards and assessments Increasing equity of access to courses Goal #1 Conditions of Learning
Remain compliant with the Williams Act Create and implement a 5-year Deferred Maintenance Plan Address facility issues (health/safety a priority) Increase student access to technology Increase technology training for staff Goal #1---Areas of Focus
Provide instructional curriculum/software Increase enrollment in AP/Honors classes Increase enrollment in Career-Tech Education classes Increase mainstreaming opportunities for Special Education students Goal #1---Areas of Focus
CUSD will effectively address the following area: Improving student achievement as measured through state and local outcomes Goal #2 Student Outcomes
Improve student achievement on state standardized assessments (Smarter Balanced Assessments--SBAC) Improve our CELDT scores and redesignation rates Improve our Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores Improve our Four-Year College Eligibility Rates Goal #2---Areas of Focus
Improve student achievement on Early Assessment Program (EAP) testing Decrease the number of students who fall below the promotion/retention benchmarks (Grades TK-6) Reduce the number of students who receive D’s and F’s (Grades 7-12) Goal #2---Areas of Focus
CUSD will effectively address the following areas: Increasing parental involvement Increasing student engagement Improving school/district climate Goal #3 Engagement
Increase membership in site-based Parent-Teacher Organizations, School Site Councils, Booster Clubs Increase communication opportunities between parent groups Increase opportunities for parents to visit campus, meet with site administration Increase the Average Daily Attendance percentages (site/district) Goal #3---Areas of Focus
Decrease the Truancy Rate (site/district) Decrease the drop-out rates Increase graduation rates Increase the level of student engagement in the classroom Decrease suspensions and expulsions Provide a safe and productive learning environment in and out of the classroom Address the goals and objectives of the Wellness Policy Goal #3---Areas of Focus
Base Allocation---base amount of funding per student (all students) Supplemental Grant---additional funds provided based upon #’s of students---Free and Reduced Lunch, Foster Youth and English Language Learner State revenue (LCFF--base and supplemental) does not have to fund “new” services You must show how funds (base and supplemental) are being used to provide supports/services to designated students as well as all students Budget
Certificated staff (general ed teachers---elementary, Math, ELA and Alt Ed, intervention, SPED) Counselors Child Welfare and Attendance Officer Targeted support services using paraprofessionals, campus monitors, attendance monitoring Supplemental Funds (current designations)
As indicated through initial surveys of staff, parents and students 1) Smaller class sizes (more teachers) 2) Increase academic intervention services (more teachers, paraprofessionals) 3) Increase counseling services (more counselors) **will be surveying all stakeholders again in this area to reassess priorities CUSD Priorities
Adding Health teachers (middle and high school) Adding Science/Ecology coordinator/teachers Adding Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSA’s ) to facilitate professional development and instructional coaching Other ideas proposed for consideration…
Parents, Certificated, Classified, Admin/Management, Students and Community Initial---surveys and meetings to identify prioritized areas of focus (Top 3---lower class sizes, increased academic intervention, increased counseling) Ongoing---meetings and communications to update all on status (goals/comparative data analysis) and direction (designation of funds), surveys and soliciting of feedback in all areas Create, implement, analyze, adjust ongoing Engagement
COMPLIANCE---template RELEVANCE---- engagement process and outcomes BALANCE--- compliance requirements with the relevance of the process and outcomes RESPONSE---an “executive summary” that is more accessible, concise and visually appealing LCAP…Yin and Yang
ENGAGE---share, inform, solicit to inform direction and to share outcomes DIRECTION---based upon engagement identify areas of need, actions and expenditures to address OUTCOMES---share, report, analyze, assess and adjust as data indicates and resources allow ONGOING---reflection, engagement and adjustment LCAP---Process and Objectives
March---Board Meeting (3/19) April---meetings with stakeholders (update status/direction) May---meetings with stakeholders (update status/direction) June Public Hearing-Budget/LCAP (6/14) Board Approval-Budget/LCAP (6/28) August/September---report on comparative data and start the process all over (engage, share, solicit, adjust, implement) Timeline …from here