Danielle Hernandez

The Local Control and Accountability Plan for Firebaugh Las Deltas Unified School District outlines a comprehensive strategy to improve student outcomes. Key objectives include enhancing academic achievement for all subgroups in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, and improving English Learner progress. The plan also focuses on providing a safe school environment through targeted academic and behavioral interventions, ensuring all students graduate college and career ready, and specifically addressing suspension and attendance rates for Hispanic and socioeconomically disadvantaged students at El Puente High School and Community Day School.

The meeting included various administrative and operational reports, such as student enrollment updates, graduation news, and the introduction of educational consulting agreements. Discussion items featured several student achievement and curriculum proposals, the 2026-2027 proposed budget, and a review of the Local Control Accountability Plan. The Board considered numerous action items including approvals for technology equipment, maintenance projects, and various student services, as well as the adoption of updated Board policies and administrative regulations. Public hearings were held regarding the Local Control Accountability Plan and the budget adoption for the upcoming fiscal year.

This document presents the Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) annual update for the 2021-22 school year, along with an LCFF budget overview for parents. It details the allocation of state, local, and federal funds, with a focus on expenditures for high-needs students. The plan outlines goals and actions to improve pupil academic achievement in ELA and mathematics, ensure properly credentialed teachers, provide sufficient instructional materials, maintain facilities, implement state standards effectively, and ensure broad course access, ultimately aiming to enhance educational services and outcomes for all students.

This document is a Local Educational Agency Program Improvement Plan Addendum that addresses the fundamental teaching and learning needs and specific academic problems of low-achieving students within the district, particularly English Learners. The plan aims to improve student achievement by setting specific measurable achievement goals and targets for student groups, consistent with Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) and Academic Performance Index (API) growth. Key focus areas include analyzing the reasons for past plan failures, enhancing student outcomes in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all schools (Bailey, Mills, Firebaugh Middle School, Firebaugh High School), and incorporating California Common Core State Standards. The intended outcome is to achieve significant API gains and meet AYP targets.

This Comprehensive School Safety Plan for the Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District aims to ensure a safe learning environment and site-based emergency preparedness for all students and staff, complying with State and Federal school safety regulations, including those established by AB 1747. The plan outlines key components such as child abuse reporting, disaster procedures, student discipline policies, anti-harassment measures, and safe school environment protocols. It integrates strategies for mental health support, threat assessment, opioid prevention, and tactical responses, while aligning with standardized emergency management systems and fostering coordination with local first responders.