Chowchilla Union High School District

The meeting agenda items included elections for a secretary, a formal response from the Superintendent regarding LCAP feedback, and the review of the 26-27 LCAP draft, in addition to an opportunity for public input.

This Mid-Cycle Visiting Committee Report details Chowchilla Union High School's continuous improvement efforts, highlighting strong gains in student persistence, engagement, and graduation, alongside a focus on improving mathematics achievement. The report outlines foundational system improvements, positive trends in student well-being, and significant leadership and structural changes implemented since the previous accreditation visit. It reviews progress on previous goals for ELA and mathematics achievement, college and career readiness, and student connectedness. The school's current action plan continues to target improved ELA and mathematics outcomes through data-informed instruction, strengthened college and career readiness, and the maintenance of a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

The meeting addressed several key areas concerning English Learners. Discussion centered on the need to hold elections for the vacant positions of Vice President and Secretary, which was subsequently tabled until the next meeting as parents preferred to defer nominations. Feedback was gathered on letter templates distributed to parents regarding English Learner services. The district's process for ELPAC and student Reclassification was explained. Attendees were reminded that feedback regarding LCAP will occur at the February 2026 meeting. Information regarding daily after-school tutoring availability and staff qualifications required for working with English Learners, referencing CDE webpages, was also presented.

This document outlines Chowchilla Union High School District's strategy for utilizing federal funds to supplement and enhance local priorities and initiatives, aligning with its Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The plan focuses on increasing student achievement through literacy, enhancing teacher effectiveness, and extending learning opportunities for at-risk students, including specific support for English Learners. Federal funds are allocated for classroom instruction, software, credit recovery, social emotional learning, after-school tutoring, summer school, and additional staffing, while also addressing various Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provisions such as student progress monitoring, reducing disciplinary removals, career technical education, professional growth, parent engagement, and services for homeless youth.

Key discussions included the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting, noting a correction to the LCAP year designation from 24-25 to 25-26. Under new business, elections for Secretary were tabled. An overview of the Categorical Funding presentation was provided, and informational documents regarding the ELPAC Parent Guide and the EL Master Plan were reviewed. The EL Master Plan was subsequently approved. Information on after-school tutoring availability and updates on student reclassification status for the Fall were also shared.