1. Interviews on Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF)
Isabel Silva
EDA 612

2. Key Points Advantages of the new LCFF model
Challenges of implementing the LCFF model
Strengths of EUSD’s implementation plan
Areas to develop/improve for EUSD

3. Important Features of LCFF and LCAP
Offers a system of support and technical guidance
Establishes procedures for the use of annual plans, updates and rubrics
Requires districts to develop, implement and evaluate their plan
Accepts a model of continuous improvement

4. Key Changes to Accountability for EUSD
Previous Accountability structures for EUSD
New Accountability structures for EUSD
Basic Aid district under Revenue Limit model:
Local monies, property taxes belonged to district
Received multiple block grants & categorical funds
Annual funding changed based on various sources
Community Funded district under LCFF:
Local monies, property taxes are now included in LCFF
Lost this district revenue, now with new requirements
Locks into place system of funding: now fiscally stable

5. Infographic Comparison as it relates to Basic Aid Districts
Previous Accountability
New Accountability
Received Categorical funds
Funding drop, accountability increase
Property taxes (district)
Funding varied annually
Property taxes (LCFF)
Stable funding system
Revenue Limit Model
LCFF Model

6. Superintendent of Encinitas Union School District: Dr. Timothy Baird
District Advantages
District Challenges
Stable Funding formula for Community Funded districts
Mandated involvement of stakeholder groups
Stronger alignment between schools, districts, and county offices
Included property taxes into LCFF, Basic Aid districts used to keep overflow monies (this reduced revenue sources)
Increased accountability for target groups without new revenues (held accountable to small populations- ELs, SWDs)

7. Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services: Andree Grey
Instructional Advantages
Instructional Challenges
Improved alignment between school goals and district priorities
Strategic focus on “what’s best for all students”
Built-in opportunities for reflective practice within departments, schools, etc.
Higher demand on all stakeholders (parents, teachers, administrators)
Implementing programs that address expectations with less revenue

8. Assistant Superintendent, Business Services: Ami Shackelford
Fiscal Advantages
Fiscal Challenges
Budget planning has fewer layers under LCFF (primary sources: base, supplemental, and concentration)
Accountability based on specific state priorities and new requirements
Additional restrictions on LCFF monies for Basic Aid districts (property taxes not part of previous system)
Transition not seamless, protocols keep changing

9. Next Steps for EUSD District Strengths Areas to Develop
District goals are strongly aligned to school SPSAs
Flexibility to include district key themes (yoga, Farm Lab, etc.) into LCAP
Established academic and non-academic targets that are showing results
Expand opportunities for parent engagement and stakeholder input
Increase focus on student groups (ELs, SWD, FRPM)
Restructure professional learning and improve alignment to LCAP goals (NGSS, writing, etc.)