LCAP Annual Update Berryessa Union School District Staff Meeting Presentation

Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Overview O California’s new approach to funding public schools represents the most significant reform in 4 decades. The LCFF streamlines the system and gives school districts more flexibility in how to spend their resources to promote student achievement. O Previously, districts received state funds per student based on a revenue limit formula. In addition, much of the funding was restricted and earmarked for categorical programs. O Under LCFF, all local education agencies are funded using the same formula. It starts with a base amount per student that is adjusted for grade level and demographics. It also eliminates most of the restrictions on use of funds for categorical programs.

Funding for Schools O How much is the ESTIMATED amount of money that the district will receive (per student) for the 2015 – 2016 school year? $7459 per student (including supplemental & concentrated funding)

Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Information O With the new funding system’s increased flexibility comes a requirement that districts engage stakeholders in developing a yearly LCAP. O The LCAP is a three-year plan focused on state and local priorities that describes goals, actions, services and expenditures to support student achievement – 2015 first year of implementation. O Moving forward the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) that are created at each school site will be aligned with the district’s LCAP.

LCAP Annual Update Timeline O Each year, an annual update occurs in which stakeholders review progress toward current year’s LCAP goals/sub-goals: Parent/community, staff, and student input required through forums and surveys. O After gathering input from stakeholders from the annual update: Revise or maintain goals/sub-goals and spending priorities based on assessed needs. O A DRAFT of the new LCAP for the following school year is written in the Spring of each year, feedback opportunities occur, and the final LCAP is taken to the board for approval (see approved timeline).

Berryessa’s LCAP (2014 – 2015) O Last year, Berryessa’s LCAP was approved based on the 8 state priorities: O Goal #1: Ensure a safe & productive learning environment for all students O Goal #2: Provide CCSS instruction with strategic use of technology for proficiency in the 4 Cs: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. O Goal #3: Professional development for all staff O Goal #4: Increase parent and community involvement

Goal #1 – Ensure a safe & productive learning environment for all students O Actions/services that have occurred this school year that are aligned to Goal #1: O Additional Social Workers were hired for each middle school. O Measure L (Bond Measure) passed; money allocated to update facilities and equipment reinforces Goal #1. O School safety plans updated. O Schoolzilla purchased – Assessment staff being trained on how to create data dashboards (attendance rates, student achievement results). O Digital Citizenship lessons created and taught – to be used in the roll out of student G-mail accounts. O Where Everybody Belongs (WEB) training & Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) training and implementation occurring at specific school sites.

Goal #2 – Provide CCSS instruction with strategic use of technology for proficiency in the 4 Cs: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. O Actions/services that have occurred this school year that are aligned to Goal #2: O Additional instructional coaches hired to help support teachers in the implementation of CCSS. O New district-wide benchmark assessments aligned to CCSS created and rolled out. O Purchase of non-fiction classroom libraries for each classroom teacher. O Site-based interventions occurring at school sites to ensure students who are below grade level receive extra academic support. O SES tutoring at Title I schools (Year 2 and above – Program Improvement) schools began in January for students in need of extra support in English Language Arts or Math.

Goal #2 – Provide CCSS instruction with strategic use of technology for proficiency in the 4 Cs: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity O On-site meetings with AVID staff; reviewing existing programs and planning for Summer Institute. O New Common Core aligned Math programs being investigated at elementary sites; College Preparatory Math (CPM) & instructional materials at the middle schools. O Principals and instructional coaches attended an Open House at K. Smith Elementary School in Evergreen to see Project Based Learning (PBL) in action; Supplemental ELD materials (Scholastic) for students who are CELDT Level 1s & 2s & “stuck” 3s at the middle school purchased; Online PD and an implementation program will be provided for teachers for a Spring pilot. O Typing Instructor program purchased and roll-out/professional development being planned for March.

Goal #3: Professional Development for all staff O Actions/services that have occurred this school year that are aligned to Goal #3: O Site professional development aligned throughout the district using The Core Six: Essential Strategies for Achieving Excellence with the Common Core as a guide. O Ongoing CCSS coaching for all teachers & PD sessions from EL, Technology, and Science coach available. O Three (2 hour) CCSS professional development sessions for paraprofessionals scheduled for 2/12, 3/12, & 4/2.

Goal #3 – Professional development for all staff O ELA/ELD Framework training for lead EL teachers at sites; scheduled at SCCOE (March 7, 24, 31). O Middle school teachers who teach English Language Development (ELD) received professional development. O Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) program being investigated by elementary schools. O Instructional Leadership Teams from each school site received two 2-hour sessions from Pivot Learning Partners. O PBL training is scheduled for the summer for ILT members and principals.

Goal #3: Professional Development for all staff O Berryessa University technology sessions are being held each Wednesday (3:30 – 5:00 PM); Topics include: Google Tools, Start Your Google Classroom, Google Drive and Documents. O Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) district-wide roll out plan and professional development plan being developed (Lawrence Hall of Science); A 3-day Professional Development series is being developed for teachers at RAFT (April 22, May 6, & May 13).

Goal #4 – Increase Parent and Community Involvement O Actions/services that have occurred this school year that are aligned to Goal #4: O Communication specialist hired to help maximize website and communication strategies O Updated BUSD website to include Common Core tab O Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) Parent University classes held (1/8, 1/12, 1/13, & 1/14) O Latino Literacy Project started at select schools. O Tagalog interpreter hired – provide services for our growing Filipino community. O Meeting with several Parent Engagement companies (including School Smarts/PTA) to look at Parent Academy curriculum.

LCAP Survey O Direct stakeholders to the district/school website to have them take the LCAP survey: