1. Contra Costa County Office of Education Local Control Funding Formula Updates and Ideas
Presented by:
Jannelle Kubinec

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A Year of Change
During the past year we lived, learned, and thrived(?)
A new funding formula with new acronyms – LCFF and LCAP
Translating new standards into instruction – CCSS and NGSS
Smarter Balanced field test – computers and engaging questions
An evolving Academic Performance Index 1

3. Ma and Pa Kettle Math Video

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The Year Ahead
This year is more of what we experienced last year – what have we learned?
Change is hard, but not impossible
Local flexibility is not a free for all, but a choice
Metrics matter, but teaching and learning matter more
Accountability and accounting are not one in the same 2

5. Keys to Effective LCAP Planning
Be well versed on the what, why, and how of LCAP implementation
Explanation of the purpose, mechanics, and anticipated outcomes
Performance mindset to counter compliance practice
Pioneering leadership
Keep it local 3

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LCAP: What, Why, and How
LCFF replaces revenue limits and most state categorical programs
LCFF is designed to improve student outcomes
Simplicity to aid in transparency
Equity through student-focused formula
Performance through aligned program and budget plans
Local flexibility to meet student needs
LCFF implementation will take time, but begins now 4

7. $ Revisiting LCFF 4 ADJUSTMENTS Grade Level Per Student Base Amount
Demographics (Low income, English Learner, and/or Foster Youth) 5

8. Local Control and Accountability Plan5
Local Control and Accountability Plan
Encourages telling a story of support, impact, and improvement
Emphasis on good planning, communication, and engagement
LCAP template revisions proposed in July 2014, action expected November 2014
Simplified and restructured
Emphasis on Annual Update 6

9. Local Control and Accountability Plan6
Goal
Outcome
What Needs to be Done ?
Services 7

10. Authentic Engagement
Authentic engagement provides the ability to see and articulate why a plan was different because of stakeholder engagement
In other words, authentic engagement reflects that stakeholder contributions matter 8

11. Authentic Engagement Requires us to be purposeful in order to answer:
To what end do we plan to engage people?
What do we hope to achieve?
Based on what contributions? 9

12. Don’t Ask Stakeholders for Input You Don’t Have a Plan for Using!10

13. Stakeholder Engagement
Consider:
Who must be actively engaged in your LCAP planning process if your plan is going to be successful?
Who could have a significant negative influence on your LCAP planning and implementation if they communicate confusion, frustration, or disappointment to others? How will you know if this is happening?
How do you ensure that these individuals stay appropriately informed, committed, and/or motivated? 11

14. Communicating to Reduce Stress
Simplify
Set reasonable expectations over time
Practice consistency in messaging
Call out the learning process
Inoculate
Repeat, repeat, repeat! 12

15. Local Control Accountability Plan EXAMPLE: Preparation Activities13

16. LCAP Annual Update: What
First annual update will be required as of June 2015 to reflect review of progress in
Reviews the progress towards expected outcomes based on, at a minimum, the required metrics pursuant to Education Code sections and 52066 14

17. Proposed Local Control and Accountability Plan5
Proposed Local Control and Accountability Plan
Simplified and restructured
What will this district contribute to the lives of students, families, communities, employers, and society more generally?
What is the story about how students will succeed in the future? 15

18. Proposed LCAP Template: Annual Update16

19. LCAP Annual Update: Why
LCFF is designed to improve student outcomes
Adds another chapter in the story
Changes to the LCAP based on the annual review process
Renews the emphasis on good planning, communication, and engagement 17

20. LCAP Annual Update: How
Review data as measured by required and locally determined metrics and consider the following questions:
Did actions/services addressed the needs of all pupils
Were the desired outcomes achieved?
Did actions/services addressed the needs of all subgroups of pupils identified
Did the actions/services address identified needs/goals of specific school sites? 18

21. LCAP Annual Update: How
Be ready to communicate
what information such as, quantitative and qualitative data/metrics were examined to review progress toward goals in the annual update?
What modifications will be made to the LCAP based on the review 18

22. LCAP Review For 2014-15 LCAPs: #1: Adheres to SBE Template
#2: Sufficient Expenditures
#3: Adheres to Expenditure Regulations (Parts 1 & 2)
All questions are answered "yes" or "satisfied" on Criteria Approval Flowchart
Any questions answered "no" or "unsatisfied" have been mapped through the Clarification Table
Written clarification communication provided to the governing board
If Criteria not met, Technical Assistance has been provided 19

23. It’s Really Straightforward20

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25. It’s Really Straightforward
REMEMBER…
It’s Really Straightforward 22

26. LCAP Rubric LCFF legislation calls for rubrics:
To assist LEAs to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas that require improvement
To assist COEs to identify school districts and charter schools in need of technical assistance
To assist the Superintendent to identify school districts for which intervention is warranted
Reflect holistic, multidimensional assessment of school district and individual school site performance including the state priorities 23

27. LCAP Rubric State Board of Education must approve by October 1, 2015
Expect first draft of rubric by Spring 2015
Process to develop includes:
Broad stakeholder input
Relevant application to state diversity
Fidelity to LCFF design principles 24

28. On the Horizon State Local Permanent Regulations Process9
On the Horizon
State
Permanent Regulations Process
Rubric Development
California Collaborative for Educational Excellence
Local
LCAP reviews and feedback
Implementing LCAP
Developing LCAP 25