Welcome to the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) & Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Overview.

LAUSD’s overarching goal is to graduate all students college-prepared and career-ready. LCFF helps the District achieve this overall goal by moving away from funding school districts as a “one size fits all” approach, to a new approach that provides extra support for students who need it most.

*Under the old system: -- did not take into account student demographics - largely state controlled - lacked appropriate accountability measures The inequities were primarily the result of how the state had responded to court rulings impacting education funding and Proposition 13.

In January 2012 Governor proposes to revamp the state’s education funding system by introducing a new system providing greater weight to specific student populations In November 2012 Voters approved Proposition 30 which provided much needed temporary resources for students In July 2013 Governor Jerry Brown signs into law the Local Control Funding Formula, the most significant change to education finance law in the last 40 years.

Under the previous model, there were more than 40 categories of funding, each for a specific purpose identified by the State.

With the new funding formula…three forms of funding were created, with more local discretion on determining how the funds are spent.

By being able to control the funds locally, LAUSD will be able to better serve our high-needs students.  Let’s take a look at this new funding formula…

The Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) is a change in how the State of California funds school districts. This does not include Federal funds. The Local Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) is the plan on how districts are held accountable for using state funds and supporting targeted youth. This is a major change from the way public schools used to be funded and will require some time to transition into this new funding system starting in the 2013-14 academic year.

LCFF stands for Local Control Funding Formula. Local – that means us! Basically, it is a change in how school districts receive money from the state and how they will invest it with results. The state is moving away from funding school districts as a “one size fits all” approach, to a new approach that provides extra support for students who need it most: Low-income students English Learners Foster Youth

The basic funding formula of LCFF simplifies funding for school districts. LAUSD will receive a base amount of funding per student enrolled in the District. In addition, the District will receive adjusted funding for specific grade levels to reflect the differences in educational costs, as well as receiving funding for that require more educational supports. Combined, the base amount with appropriate adjustments provides the funding for our youth. By being able to control the funds locally, LCFF allows LAUSD to better serve our high-needs students.  

Another layer to the basic funding formula that we just saw is what is called Concentration. Let’s explore that concept here. As we mentioned, LAUSD will receive: A base Grant for every student   -on top of that, the base grant is adjusted based on grade level because it recognizing that students at each level may require more resources -A Supplemental Grant for every high-needs student (focused on all English Language Learners, Free and Reduced Priced Meal eligible students, and foster youth). -A Concentration Grant for every high-needs student (focus on each English Language Learner or Free and Reduced Priced Meal eligible student) above 55% of the district-wide enrollment.

What if a student meets more than one subgroup? What if a student meets more than one subgroup? Will the student receive multiple supplemental grants? Not necessarily. if a single student is identified as low-income, an English learner and as a foster youth, he/she will only receive one supplemental grant under the formula. A District cannot double-count a student.

Or another way to think of it is… Equality is providing all students the same, regardless of need. Justice is providing resources where they are needed most. LCFF delivers justice to our education system, allowing LAUSD to better serve our highest-needs students and ensure all of our youth graduate college-prepared and career-ready.

With LCFF being a multi-year process, with an intended target of full implementation over 8 years. As more funds come into the school district in the future, more funds will be available to schools. Please note, it may be implemented sooner of the state’s economy improves.

Although there are legislative requirements, which you can see below… But what does this mean? Essentially, it means that every funding decision should be viewed through the lens of how LCFF funds benefit English Learner, low-income and foster youth students

Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) is the plan on how districts are held accountable for using state funds and supporting targeted youth. A District-wide plan Encourages telling a story of support, impact, and improvement for students. Emphasizes good planning, communication, and engagement LCAP must include: * Stakeholder Engagement * Goals and Progress Indicators * Actions, Services, and Expenditures In essence, school districts have to tie their budgets to improvement goals by creating a LCAP. This plan will be created by LAUSD as a whole with input from parents and the community.

Annually, each California school district will, with meaningful stakeholder engagement, develop a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), to address eight State Priority Areas. These priorities are not new to LAUSD, this is work we’ve already been doing…now we are holding ourselves accountable using these priority areas.

Student Achievement Required Data Improving student achievement and outcomes along multiple measures, including test scores, English proficiency and college and career preparedness. Required Data *Performance on Standardized tests *Score on API *% of College and Career Ready *% of ELs that are Reclassified *% of students with AP score of 3 or higher *% of students determined prepared for college by EAP

Implementation of Common Core Implementation of California’s academic standards, including the Common Core State Standards in English language arts and math, Next Generation Science Standards, English language development, history social science, visual and performing arts, health education and physical education standards. Required Data and Narrative: Outline Implementation of Common Core Standards for all students, including EL

Student Engagement Required Data Supporting student engagement, including whether students attend school or are chronically absent. Required Data *School attendance rates *Chronic absenteeism rates *Middle school dropout rates *High school dropout rates *High school graduation rates

Required Data and Narrative Objective Parent involvement and participation, so the local community is engaged in the decision-making process and the educational programs of students. Required Data and Narrative *Efforts to seek parent input *Promotion of parental participation

Basic Services Required Data Providing all students access to fully credentialed teachers, instructional materials that align with state standards, and safe facilities Required Data *Rate of teacher misassignment *Student access to standards-aligned instructional material *Facilities in good repair

School Climate Required Data Highlighting school climate and connectedness through a variety of factors, such as suspension and expulsion rates and other locally identified means. Required Data *Student suspension rates *student Expulsion rates *Other measures

Course Access Required Data Ensuring all students have access to classes that prepare them for college and careers, regardless of what school they attend or where they live. Required Data Student access and enrollment in all required areas of study

Other Student Outcomes Measuring other important student outcomes related to required areas of study, including physical education and the arts. Other Data to consider: *Other indicators of student performance in required areas of study. May also include performance on other exams.

The district must have at least one hearing to solicit recommendations and comments from the public regarding expenditures proposed in the plan. It then must adopt the LCAP at a subsequent hearing where the Board adopts both the LEA budget and LCAP concurrently. A reminder: The LCAP will be created by LAUSD as a whole with parents and other stakeholder groups invited to participate in the development then approved by the Board of Education every June.

State law requires the District to present the LCAP to the following parent committees: -The District-wide Parent Advisory Committee, and -The District English Learner Advisory Committee

The Parent Advisory Committee was established to represent the various parent interests at LAUSD.

To ensure there is equal representation, each Educational Service Center (or ESC) has a total of 8 appointees, along with a Board appointee, representing each Board District.

The District English Learner Advisory Committee focuses on English Learners needs in the District.

Each ESC is represented by 10 parent members with two alternatives

As the District moves forward with developing and implementing the Local Control Accountability Plan, we have held and will continue to hold meetings throughout the District to gather input from various stakeholders.

So now that you have a better understanding of LCFF and LCAP, I’d like to end with a thought from Martin Luther King Jr. -Equal treatment for children in unequal situations is not justice. – MLK Jr. Any questions?

For more information, visit: http://LCFF.lausd.net