John Walker

This document outlines the Acalanes Union High School District's Local Control and Accountability Plan for the 2026-27 school year, detailing how funds will be used to serve all students. The plan is structured around four primary goals: ensuring high-quality educational opportunities and college and career readiness; identifying and implementing policies to eliminate opportunity gaps, particularly for English learners, students with disabilities, and low-income students; providing safe, engaging, and inclusive school environments that support social-emotional growth; and recruiting, developing, and retaining innovative, collaborative, and effective staff.

This document details Miramonte High School's model programs and practices, centered on systematic student support through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and Response to Intervention (RtI). The primary objective is to address student stress, reduce achievement gaps for underperforming subgroups, and ensure equitable access to academic and social-emotional support. Key initiatives include comprehensive professional development for staff in RtI, PLCs, and equity, implementation of a revised schedule incorporating embedded intervention time, and fostering robust community involvement. The overarching goal is to enhance student performance and reduce the incidence of D and F grades across all student populations.

The board meeting focused on the presentation of the 2019 Assessment Report, which covered Advanced Placement (AP) exam participation and success rates, as well as college entrance exam data for the SAT. Key discussion topics included trends in AP exam enrollment and achievement, the impact of shifted registration deadlines, and an analysis of SAT scores across district high schools compared to state and national averages.

This WASC Self-Study Report for Las Lomas High School, conducted during the 2022-2023 school year, outlines the school's continuous improvement process. It details the development of an action plan driven by an updated mission, vision, and Schoolwide Learner Outcomes focused on Academic Achievers, Inclusive and Involved Students, and Empowered Individuals. The plan aims to foster an equitable community, support students as global citizens, and prepare them for future challenges while nurturing their well-being.

The meeting provided a detailed presentation on COVID-19 safety protocols within the school district. Key discussion topics included public health status updates based on Contra Costa County data, symptom prescreening procedures using a color-coded status system, surveillance testing programs for staff and students, and policies regarding personal protective equipment, specifically the mandatory use of face coverings for individuals over the age of two.