Denis F. DeFigueiredo

This Federal Addendum to the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) outlines how the Sulphur Springs Union School District utilizes federal funds to complement and enhance its state-funded priorities under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The document details four primary goals: strengthening student engagement and participation for all students, increasing academic achievement through high-quality instruction and college/career readiness, fostering comprehensive family and community collaboration, and ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment for all students. These goals are designed to address the needs of underserved student groups, including low-income students, English learners, and foster youth, aiming to maximize federal investments for college and career readiness and lifelong learning.

The board meeting included a presentation from CSBA regarding Legislative Action Week, Coast to Coast initiatives, and upcoming state budget alerts. Representatives from several school districts, including Castaic, Saugus, Newhall, Hart, Sulphur Springs, and College of the Canyons, provided updates on their respective institutions. Announcements were made regarding National PTA Reflections awards, joint training with the Santa Clarita PTA Council, and a trip to Sacramento. The board also discussed agenda items for future meetings, including an upcoming guest speaker and hosting arrangements.

This Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) outlines the strategic direction for Sulphur Springs Union School District, focusing on empowering all students through relevant and personalized education. The plan is structured around four main goals: strengthening student engagement and participation with qualified staff, appropriate materials, and safe facilities; increasing overall student achievement via high-quality curriculum, interventions, and academic enrichment; fostering strong collaboration with families and the community to support the holistic development of children; and providing a safe, healthy learning environment conducive to social, emotional, and academic success for all students, particularly those with greater needs such as English learners, socioeconomically disadvantaged students, and foster youth.

This LCAP Mid-Year Monitoring Report details the progress of strategic goals for the 2025-2026 academic year. The plan's main priorities include strengthening student engagement by ensuring credentialed staff, standards-aligned materials, and safe facilities; increasing student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, foundational skills, and science through high-quality instruction and academic interventions; fostering strong family and community partnerships; and providing a safe, healthy learning environment that promotes the social, emotional, and academic success of all students, particularly for Low Income, English Learners, and Foster Youth.

The board approved a variety of administrative and operational items, including the selection of an architect for the new elementary school at Skyline Ranch, the district's transportation services plan, comprehensive school safety plans, and an arts, music, and instructional materials block grant plan. Additional actions included approval of the second interim financial report, several salary schedule revisions, and various resolutions concerning compensation and staffing. During closed session, the board discussed personnel matters, potential litigation, and property negotiations related to the Skyline Ranch school site.