Chris M. Vaz

The 2026-27 Local Control and Accountability Plan for Washington Unified School District outlines strategies to leverage state funds to enhance student services, particularly for high-needs students including foster youth, English learners, and low-income students. Key priorities include fostering a collaborative educational environment with highly effective teachers and resources; strengthening parent and community involvement through effective communication and educational opportunities; achieving academic excellence and equity for all subgroups via rigorous instruction and systematic intervention for college and career readiness; ensuring a safe and positive school climate that promotes student engagement; improving early literacy rates for Differentiated Assistance groups such as African American and homeless students; and specifically addressing graduation, attendance, and suspension rates at Easton High and Elm High schools.

The Washington Unified School District's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for 2026-27 outlines the use of funds, particularly for high-needs students. The plan focuses on six main goals: providing a collaborative educational environment with highly effective teachers and essential resources; fostering strong parent and community involvement; achieving academic excellence and equitable access for all students, ensuring college and career readiness; creating a safe and positive school climate for all subgroups; improving early literacy rates for identified groups; and, for Easton High, decreasing suspension rates, improving attendance, and maintaining graduation rates. The plan emphasizes increasing learning outcomes for low-income, English learner, and foster youth students.

This document outlines the Washington Unified School District's strategies for the 2026-27 school year, focusing on the utilization of state funds (LCFF) to enhance services for all students, particularly high-needs student groups including foster youth, English learners, and low-income students. The plan details seven strategic goals: providing a collaborative educational environment with highly effective teachers and resources; fostering strong parent and community involvement through effective communication; achieving academic excellence, equity, and college/career readiness through rigorous instruction and systematic intervention; maintaining a safe and positive school climate with active student engagement; improving early literacy rates for groups identified for differentiated assistance; and at specific sites, decreasing suspension rates, improving attendance rates, and increasing graduation and college/career indicator rates for Easton High and Elm High.

The School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for West Fresno Middle School is a strategic roadmap designed to maximize resources and increase student achievement. It focuses on four key areas: fostering highly effective staff through professional learning and support; increasing parent and community participation through effective communication and engagement opportunities; ensuring academic excellence and equity for all students through rigorous instruction and systematic intervention; and cultivating a safe and positive school culture and climate by decreasing suspension and chronic absenteeism rates. The plan aims to prepare students for college, career, and lifelong learning.

This School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for Washington Union High School aims to maximize resources and enhance student outcomes, aligning with the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The plan focuses on increasing student achievement by fostering a highly effective staff, enhancing parent and community participation, improving academic achievement through rigorous instruction and systematic intervention, and cultivating a safe and positive school culture and climate. The ultimate goal is to ensure students are academically successful, responsible citizens, and prepared for college and careers.