Katie Arciniega

This Local Control and Accountability Plan for the Distrito Escolar Unificado de Orange outlines strategies and actions to improve student academic performance and foster college and career readiness from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Key focus areas include enhancing proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics, expanding opportunities in Career Technical Education, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Visual and Performing Arts, and C-STEM programs, and addressing chronic absenteeism and student well-being. The plan emphasizes equitable access to rigorous curricula, professional development for educators, and comprehensive support for high-need student groups, all developed through extensive engagement with educational partners and the community.

This Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Orange Unified School District outlines the organization's strategic direction from 2024 to 2027. The plan focuses on three primary goals: continuous improvement of student academic outcomes for college and career readiness, enhancing student well-being and engagement, and maintaining strong conditions and climates to support effective teaching and learning environments. It details specific actions and financial allocations to address the needs of all students, with particular emphasis on high-needs groups such as English learners, foster youth, and low-income students, aiming to close achievement gaps and foster a welcoming community.

This document outlines how Orange Unified School District leverages a comprehensive community survey to inform its strategic planning and school improvement initiatives. It identifies existing strengths in academic confidence, technology use, real-world skill development, student safety, and extracurriculars. Areas for growth include enhancing communication, promoting student voice, and improving campus facilities. The survey results drive school-specific improvement plans and district-wide strategy, fostering more responsive schools through community input and collaborative action.

The meeting agenda includes a portfolio performance review of the Retirement Health Benefits Trust and a global capital market overview. Key discussion items involve a review of the Investment Policy Statement to address investment objectives, time horizons, and liquidity needs. The Board will also cover the disbursement report, discuss the Actuarial Valuation Study for compliance, review the reimbursement of OPEB-related expenses from the Futuris trust, and receive an overview of the independent audit for the fiscal year.

This document details the finalized guiding principles developed by the Resource Optimization Coalition for the Oakland Unified School District. These principles focus on ensuring equitable access to academic excellence and foundational programs, maintaining safe and modern facilities with optimized space utilization, achieving long-term financial sustainability through strategic efficiency, and minimizing disruption via transparent community engagement. The overarching aim, as per the Board Adopted 'Why' Statement, is to transform the district into a competitive and destination-quality system, offering innovative and robust programs with equitable support to attract and retain students and families.