Krista Kaye Thomsen

This Local Control and Accountability Plan outlines the district's strategy to support schools eligible for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI). It focuses on addressing resource inequities and implementing site-specific interventions based on comprehensive needs assessments. Key strategic areas include enhancing social-emotional learning, improving academic rigor, fostering positive school climates, and strengthening leadership. The plan emphasizes district support through technical assistance, coaching, and continuous monitoring to build stronger, more equitable schools and ensure sustained, equity-driven improvement for all students.

The board meeting included several key segments concerning student recognition, curriculum, and financial reports. A significant portion was dedicated to recognizing winners of the Black 365 Knowledge Bowl, including words from the event's creator, Jamal Brown, and testimonials from participating students. Curriculum highlights from Sierra Elementary School covered social emotional learning (SEAL), Positive Behavior Incentives and Supports (PBIS), walk to learn counseling services, the learning center, and music programs. Furthermore, the meeting featured presentations on the second interim budget report, detailing state, federal, and local revenues, as well as expenditures, particularly focusing on the LCFF calculation, STRS/PERS rates, and grant fund utilization for professional development and learning recovery.

This document outlines a strategic plan covering the period from 2023 to 2026. Specific strategic pillars, priorities, or intended outcomes are not detailed within this excerpt.

This Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Lancaster School District outlines the allocation of funds to provide a high-quality education in a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. The plan focuses on three key goals: fostering academic growth and mastery of Common Core State Standards for all students, implementing equitable learning practices and creating positive learning environments through social-emotional support, and ensuring safe, secure, and operationally efficient facilities. Key priorities include addressing the needs of diverse student populations, improving student outcomes, and reducing chronic absenteeism and suspensions.

This document is a semi-annual update to the Lancaster School District's Facilities Implementation Program, which outlines a strategic roadmap for facility improvements from 2023 to 2033. The program prioritizes implementing 21st Century Learning Environments, expanding student and parent choice, and addressing the State-mandated expansion of the Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) program. It details proposed improvements across school sites with estimated costs and a phased schedule, supported by funding from State grants, developer fees, and General Obligation bonds. The overarching vision is to provide safe, inclusive learning spaces that foster academic growth, engagement, safety, equity, and fiscal stewardship.