Debbie Romero

The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Altus Schools North County for the 2025-2026 school year focuses on maximizing student academic engagement and achievement through personalized instruction, a challenging curriculum aligned with state standards, and a targeted professional learning system for teachers. The plan aims to provide a safe, secure, and supportive school environment and innovative community-based resource centers to support students, parents, and families. Key goals include improving graduation rates, academic performance in ELA and math, and college and career readiness.

The Audeo Charter School III 2021-22 School Accountability Report Card details the school's performance and conditions. Key areas of focus include personalized instruction, standards-based educational reform, and community engagement. The report includes data on student enrollment, academic achievement (CAASPP test results in ELA, mathematics, and science), teacher preparation and placement, school facilities, parental involvement, pupil engagement (dropout and graduation rates, chronic absenteeism), school climate (suspensions and expulsions), and various other metrics such as CTE program participation, UC/CSU admission requirements, and student support services. The school's mission is to implement personalized educational programs to facilitate student achievement and serve as a prototype for educational reform. The vision is to create instructional, service, organizational, and governance models that improve the quality of life for students, families, and the community.

The meeting covered key aspects of the English Learner program, including an overview of the EL identification process, monitoring methods, the Ellevation platform, student classifications, and enrollment statistics. The program's support systems, such as Structured English Immersion (SEI), Achieve3000, tutoring, and various skill-building programs, were highlighted. A new Summit K12 curriculum for Designated ELD was introduced, along with details about the ELPAC test and reporting procedures. The importance of school attendance and participation in tutoring sessions was emphasized. Training was provided for ELAC members, and upcoming events and announcements were shared, including ELPAC testing dates and the Early College Credit Program. Public comments included positive feedback on the school's personalized learning approach and support for students with special needs.

Audeo Charter School III is an innovative public school serving grades 6-12 that provides a personalized learning experience through independent study, online courses, and various support services. The school's mission is to implement personalized educational programs to facilitate student achievement and serve as a prototype for educational reform. The school focuses on serving at-risk students, helping them transition to college or careers. Key areas of focus include personalized learning, career technical education (CTE) programs, and support services to address the needs of high-risk student populations. The school uses modified methods of measurement aligned with the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) to evaluate its success.

The meeting reviewed the EL identification process, program overview, and data, showing that 90% of EL students were classified as Long Term English Learners (LTEL). The current EL program highlights, including Achieve3000 and tutoring, were discussed. The committee reviewed the English Learner Plan, the LEA's Structured English Immersion (SEI) Program, and EL reclassification criteria and process. The ELPAC assessment and its requirements were explained, along with the importance of school attendance for ELs. A detailed training on member responsibilities was provided. Upcoming events and announcements were shared, including information on Parent Square, Family Learning Series, and ELPAC testing.