Erik vonBlankenburg

This document outlines the strategic plan for the Larkspur-Corte Madera School District, guiding the organization towards its Vision 2036. It serves as a roadmap for the district's long-term direction and goals.

The LCMSD Facility Strategic Plan, updated for 2026-2036, focuses on maintaining fiscal integrity and stability by ensuring safe, well-maintained, and improved facilities. Key priorities include enhancing campus safety through perimeter fencing and ADA compliance, addressing essential repairs for infrastructure, advancing smart and sustainable schools with eco-friendly materials, modernizing STEM labs and technology, and upgrading sports and athletics facilities with accessible playgrounds. The plan seeks approval for a bond extension to secure $44 million over 30 years and unlock $7.9 million in state funding for these initiatives.

This document outlines the Facilities Strategic Plan for the Larkspur-Corte Madera School District, focusing on maintaining safe, modern schools without increasing tax rates. The plan prioritizes fostering healthy learning environments, promoting student growth, inspiring academic excellence, attracting quality educators, sustaining fiscal integrity, and facilitating collaborative partnerships. Key areas include enhancing campus safety and security, supporting essential facility repairs, developing smart and sustainable schools, modernizing STEM education facilities, and upgrading sports and athletics infrastructure. The plan also details funding strategies, including the use of bond funds to unlock state modernization dollars.

The workshop, titled "Becoming a Trustee," aims to provide insights into the roles and responsibilities of a trustee in school board governance. Key discussion points included the vision for 2036, the time commitment involved, trustee tasks, areas of understanding such as budget, and the importance of representing the community's concerns. The workshop also covered the Brown Act, confidentiality, board communication protocols, and governance norms.

The Larksburg Cordom Madera School District's academic plan emphasizes curriculum and instruction with board-adopted curriculum across all subjects. It focuses on guaranteed and viable curriculum, prioritizing coaching with literacy and math coaches, and dedicating 1% of the district budget to professional development. The plan aims for all students to achieve at least one year's growth in English language arts and math, with a focus on accelerating student groups experiencing achievement gaps. It utilizes various assessments, including I Ready Diagnostic, Dibbles, and CASP, to monitor student progress and inform support strategies, while also employing the MTSS pyramid to address academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs through tiered interventions.