Jennifer Cates

The Yuba City Unified School District's Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the 2017-2018 school year focuses on three main goals: providing safe, modernized facilities and student support systems; ensuring academic achievement for all students; and increasing parent and student engagement. The plan addresses identified needs such as recruiting and retaining teachers, modernizing facilities, expanding AP courses and electives, increasing intervention programs, and improving student safety and connectedness. Specific actions include professional development for teachers, implementation of new curricula, technology upgrades, expansion of AVID and GATE programs, and increased counseling and social-emotional support services. The plan also aims to improve student attendance, reduce suspension rates, and increase graduation rates, particularly for underserved student populations. The LCAP is based on data analysis and stakeholder input from students, parents, staff, and community members.

The 2022-2023 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Yuba City Unified School District focuses on three main goals: 1) providing student-centered support systems that promote physical and cognitive development through basic services, state standards, and access to a broad course of study; 2) providing a rigorous and comprehensive program to ensure academic achievement for all students as they transition to graduation and beyond; and 3) increasing parent and student engagement to increase student achievement and feelings of school connectedness. The plan addresses the academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs of students, particularly those from high-needs groups (low-income, English learners, foster youth). Key strategies include professional development for staff, improved instructional materials and resources, technology upgrades, facility improvements, student support services (counseling, social-emotional learning), and increased parent and community engagement. The plan aims to improve student outcomes in areas such as math proficiency, graduation rates, A-G course completion, and reduce suspension/expulsion rates while fostering a safe and supportive learning environment.

The 2019-2020 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Yuba City Unified School District focuses on three main goals: providing safe, modernized facilities and student support systems; ensuring academic achievement through a rigorous and comprehensive program; and increasing parent and student engagement to improve student outcomes. The plan addresses state priorities related to basic conditions of learning, state standards, parental involvement, pupil engagement, school climate, pupil achievement, course access, and other pupil outcomes. Local priorities include improving statewide assessments, English learner reclassification, increasing A-G course completion, improving AP exam passage rates, and raising CAASPP scores in ELA and math. The plan outlines specific actions and services, including professional development, instructional materials, technology upgrades, facility improvements, student support services, and parent engagement initiatives, to achieve these goals. The plan also includes a review of the previous year's performance, identifying areas of strength and areas needing improvement, and outlining strategies to address performance gaps among student subgroups.

The 2023-2024 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Yuba City Unified School District focuses on three main goals: 1) providing student-centered support systems that promote physical and cognitive development; 2) ensuring the academic achievement of all students through a rigorous and comprehensive program; and 3) increasing parent and student engagement to enhance student achievement and school connectedness. The plan addresses key areas such as improving math and ELA scores, reducing suspension and expulsion rates, increasing graduation rates, enhancing college and career readiness, improving student well-being, and fostering a safe and supportive school environment. Strategies include professional development for teachers, implementation of PBIS and MTSS, expansion of counseling and social-emotional support services, improved technology and facilities, and increased parent and community engagement. The plan emphasizes equity and aims to close achievement gaps among various student subgroups.

This report details the Yuba City Unified School District's response to school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. It covers changes to program offerings, including the transition to distance learning, support for English learners, foster youth, and low-income students, and the provision of school meals while maintaining social distancing. The district implemented various strategies to maintain student engagement and well-being, including providing technology, print materials, and virtual support. Challenges faced included the loss of in-person instruction and social interaction, and the impact on families due to the closure of after-school programs. The district actively reached out to families, provided resources, and conducted welfare checks to ensure student needs were met.