Charlene Fischer

The Local Control Accountability Plan for Valley Center Pauma Unified School District provides a comprehensive roadmap to enhance educational outcomes and student well-being. Its six main goals include fostering active student engagement, safety, and good citizenship; delivering high-quality instruction for academic excellence, physical fitness, and college/career readiness; strengthening communication and involvement with educational partners; improving services and outcomes for students with disabilities; increasing overall college and career preparedness; and specifically enhancing academic performance, school climate, and student engagement at Oak Glen High School and Valley Center Prep.

The strategic plan for Valley Center Pauma Unified School District focuses on several key goals, including actively engaging students in learning, ensuring school safety, and promoting good citizenship. It aims to provide high-quality instruction that leads to academic achievement, physical fitness, and college and career readiness. The plan emphasizes timely communication and opportunities for input from parents, guardians, and students in decision-making processes. A specific focus is placed on increasing the number of students with disabilities served in the least restrictive environment, with standards-aligned instruction enabling them to meet or exceed state standards. The plan also addresses college and career readiness, aiming to increase the percentage of students prepared for college and careers, with attention to student groups listed on the CA Schools Dashboard. Additionally, it aims to improve academic performance, school climate, and student engagement at Oak Glen High School and Valley Center Prep School, with a focus on student groups as indicated on the CA School Dashboard. The plan outlines various actions and services to achieve these goals, including counseling support, professional development, and targeted interventions.

The Board of Trustees of the Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District intends to consider entering a Ventilation Services contract with Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. The project, primarily funded by the CalSHAPE grant, is expected to cost up to $348,870. The project is expected to generate approximately $45,630.00 annually in electrical, gas and other thermal savings.

A public hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees to discuss the 2025-2026 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the District Budget. The proposed LCAP and District Budget will be available for public inspection starting June 18, 2025.

The LCAP Federal Addendum outlines Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District's strategy for using federal funds to enhance local priorities, focusing on student engagement, high-quality instruction, and informed decision-making. Key goals include increasing student participation in standards-aligned instruction, improving college and career readiness, and enhancing academic performance across all student groups. The plan addresses differentiated assistance designations in academics, chronic absenteeism, and college and career readiness, with targeted support for specific student groups and schools. It details strategies for monitoring student progress, reducing overuse of discipline practices, and integrating academic and career technical education.