Becky Duesler

This Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Tustin Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year outlines a comprehensive strategy to enhance student outcomes and engagement. The plan focuses on ensuring all students achieve mastery of grade-level content, meet college and career indicators, and are prepared for post-secondary opportunities through a rigorous academic program. It also prioritizes improving school engagement by increasing attendance rates, fostering parental participation, and promoting appropriate behaviors. The LCAP is designed to address and close achievement gaps for underserved student groups, including English Learners, Foster Youth, and low-income students, through targeted interventions, academic support, social-emotional resources, and ongoing professional development for staff.

The meeting agenda includes several informational items and presentations. Key topics comprise the review of State of Economic Interests Form 700 for the 2025 calendar year, an update on internship industry partner opportunities, presentations on the Measure S audit and Measure J, and an overview of Foothill High School, including a scheduled site tour.

The committee meeting focused on a review of the 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), covering its goals, actions, and expenditures, as well as an analysis of district-level student data and stakeholder feedback. Additionally, the committee discussed the English Learner (EL) Needs Assessment, highlighting plans to distribute a survey to families of English Learners to facilitate parent collaboration and gather recommendations for the Board of Education.

This budget document for the Tustin Unified School District focuses on the 2022-23 fiscal year budget adoption, providing an overview of state and education budget updates, including Proposition 98 and Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) changes. It details financial projections for revenues, expenditures, and cash flow, along with multi-year projections extending to 2024-25. The document identifies key risks and challenges such as inflation, economic volatility, declining enrollment, increasing pension and special education costs, and the management of one-time funds, all while emphasizing the district's commitment to maintaining fiscal solvency.

The Board of Education adopted the 2024-25 budget and the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) report. Key discussions focused on state economic volatility, budget projections, and ongoing fiscal risks. The Board also approved resolutions for committed fund balances and the Education Protection Account (EPA) budget, ensuring fiscal solvency and providing for specific district needs such as technology, facility maintenance, and staffing continuity.