Fiona Bessette

The 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Jefferson Elementary School District serves as an annual component of the broader 2024-2027 LCAP cycle. It details the strategic utilization of funds to achieve 14 focus goals by the end of the 2026-2027 academic year. Key strategic pillars include enhancing academic performance in ELA, Math, and Writing; supporting English Learners and students with disabilities through inclusive practices; improving school climate and student engagement; fostering parental involvement and effective communication; reducing chronic absenteeism; strengthening staff recruitment, retention, and professional development; maintaining high-quality facilities and technology; and providing healthy school meals. The plan emphasizes equitable opportunities and high achievement for all students, particularly high-needs student groups.

This policy outlines the Jefferson School District's commitment to long-term capital and financial planning through debt issuance and management. It aims to fund school facility improvements, maintenance, and cash flow while adhering to legal requirements and ensuring fiscal accountability. The key focus areas include maintaining financial health, achieving optimal credit ratings, monitoring debt limits, and aligning debt issuance with market conditions and the district's facilities master plan. It details authorized purposes and types of debt, and establishes internal controls for the proper management and reporting of debt proceeds.

The board meeting addressed a variety of administrative and educational agenda items. Key topics included the adoption of new ELA curriculum and universal reading screeners, the ratification of instructional materials purchases, and the approval of new job descriptions and salary placements for specialized roles such as Teacher on Special Assignment and Mental Health Clinician. The board also reviewed business operations, including surplus of equipment, asphalt repairs, and playground replacement. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing and updating district board policies covering areas such as student health, safety, search and seizure, immigration enforcement response, and parental notifications.

This document serves as the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Federal Addendum for Jefferson Elementary School District. It outlines the district's strategy for utilizing federal funds (Title I, II, III, IV) to supplement and enhance local priorities, which include ensuring high student achievement, fostering positive relationships with staff, students, and the community, and providing qualified staff, aligned curriculum, and modern facilities. The addendum details how the district addresses specific Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provisions, aligning federal resources with state and local programs to support underserved student groups and promote continuous improvement in student outcomes.

This Local Educational Agency Plan Performance Goal 2 outlines strategies to ensure all English Learner students achieve English proficiency and meet high academic standards in reading/language arts and mathematics. Key components include implementing Title III programs with supplemental English development, utilizing subgrant funds for scientifically-researched based programs and materials, establishing accountability for student progress and program effectiveness, promoting parental and community involvement, providing high-quality language instruction and academic monitoring, and investing in continuous professional development for staff on effective strategies for English Learners.