Katie Benson

The 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan for Weed Union Elementary School District focuses on multiple goals. These include improving student achievement in English Language Arts (ELA) and math, creating a safe and supportive learning environment to improve attendance rates, and increasing program availability to enhance student engagement and parent participation. The plan prioritizes professional development, small group instruction, and targeted support for English Learners, foster youth, and low-income students. It also seeks to address chronic absenteeism and suspension rates through coordinated support programs and community involvement.

The board meeting included closed session items addressing public employee discipline/dismissal/release/resignation/retirement and a conference with labor negotiators. The open session likely involved reports from certificated and classified staff, as well as the superintendent/principal. Public comment was allowed via Zoom.

The Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Weed Elementary School outlines the school's budget and goals. The plan includes details on how funds are allocated and how the school plans to use resources to improve student outcomes. Specific areas of focus and outcomes are detailed in the LCAP documents available for download.

The Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant Plan for Weed Union Elementary School District focuses on providing supplemental instruction and support to students, particularly those identified as needing academic, social-emotional, and other supports. Key areas of focus include extending instructional learning time, accelerating progress to close learning gaps, providing integrated student supports, and coordinating with other federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds to maximize support for students and staff. The plan emphasizes in-person services, the hiring of paraprofessionals, and addressing learning loss resulting from school closures and virtual learning environments.

The School Site Council meeting focused on reviewing data related to English Language Learners (ELL), schoolwide academic performance, and the tutoring program. Discussions included parent and family questions regarding school climate data. Future agenda items and meeting dates were also established, with a focus on budget, Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) discussions, and the development/revision of new goals based on surveys and academic data.