Joseph Hunter

This Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) outlines the Delano Union School District's strategic direction to enhance student success and well-being. Its core objectives include providing a world-class education with high-quality instruction and support for college and career readiness, maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment to foster student connectedness and reduce absenteeism, and building a 21st-century learning community through expanded access to STEAM, technology, and robust parent engagement opportunities. The plan particularly emphasizes increasing services and improving outcomes for high-needs students, English learners, and students with disabilities.

This plan outlines Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy's commitment to delivering an unparalleled educational experience focused on academic excellence and preparing students for higher education. Key priorities include fostering a safe, secure, and engaging environment for all students, with a particular emphasis on English Learners, Foster Youth, and other underserved groups, aiming to improve attendance and reduce suspensions. The plan also focuses on establishing a 21st-century learning community by expanding access to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) disciplines, and actively promoting parental involvement.

This Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Delano Union School District outlines a strategic roadmap focusing on three core goals: providing a world-class education to ensure college and career readiness through quality instruction and academic achievement; fostering a safe and secure learning environment to improve student attendance, reduce suspension rates, and enhance connectedness; and building a 21st-century learning community by expanding access to a broad course of study, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM), and promoting increased parent engagement. The plan prioritizes addressing the unique needs of all students, with a specific focus on unduplicated subgroups.

This document outlines the educational program, mission, and Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) goals for Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy, presented as part of a Charter School Renewal Petition. The plan's mission is to prepare 6-8 grade students to be responsible, educated citizens through a rigorous, innovative curriculum emphasizing math, science, and technology, preparing them for higher education. Key strategic goals include fostering academic excellence, creating a safe and engaging environment for all students (especially English Learners and Foster Youth), expanding access to STEAM disciplines, and enhancing parental involvement. The plan details measurable pupil outcomes aligned with state priorities and a comprehensive assessment system to track student and school success.

This community update from the Delano Union School District (DUSD) addresses the need to improve and modernize its aging school facilities to provide high-quality education and prepare students for future success. The document highlights the "Facilities Implementation and Evaluation Plan," completed in 2019, which prioritizes repairs, upgrades, and technology enhancements. To fund these critical improvements, including replacing portable classrooms, updating safety systems, repairing infrastructure, and improving accessibility, the DUSD Board has approved a $41.8 million school bond measure for the November 2024 ballot.