Laura Zarate

The Local Control and Accountability Plan for Alpaugh Unified School District outlines the district's commitment to delivering quality education and fostering lifelong learning. It focuses on ensuring optimal conditions for learning leading to college and career readiness, driving academic growth in English Language Arts and Mathematics with tailored support for all students, and actively engaging parents, students, and the broader community in a supportive educational process. The plan aims to prepare students for college and career by enhancing opportunities, providing comprehensive support, and addressing performance gaps for all student groups, especially foster youth, English learners, and low-income students, within a safe and connected school climate.

This School Safety Plan for the Alpaugh Unified School District provides a comprehensive framework for emergency preparedness and response. Key focus areas include establishing an Emergency Management Organization, defining initial crisis response actions (Duck and Cover, Evacuate Building, Shelter-In-Place, Lock-Down, Armed Intruder Actions), and detailing extended response procedures for a range of incidents such as bus accidents, earthquakes, hazardous materials, and bomb threats. The plan aims to ensure the safety of students and staff while maintaining operational continuity and effective communication during emergencies.

The 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan for Alpaugh Unified School District focuses on providing conditions for learning, academic growth in ELA and mathematics, and active involvement of parents and the community. Key areas of focus include ensuring access to qualified teachers, maintaining facilities, supporting English learners, reducing class sizes, promoting parent engagement, and creating a safe school climate. The plan aims to improve student outcomes, close achievement gaps, and foster a supportive educational environment.

The implementation plan for Alpaugh - Senior High focuses on several core commitments, including assets-driven and strengths-based practices, racially just and restorative school climates, culturally proficient and relevant instruction, and shared decision-making. Key activities involve leveraging programs like Leader In Me and Capturing Kids Hearts, enhancing math instruction through the Central Valley Network, and providing linguistically responsive support for multilingual learners. The plan aims to improve ELA proficiency, reduce chronic absenteeism, and enhance behavioral health services through tailored support, health screenings, community partnerships, and literacy coaching. The school will hire a Community School Coordinator to execute the plan, working with the Southern Tulare County Collective and key staff.

The Alpaugh Elementary Community School Implementation Plan focuses on implementing core principles such as assets-driven practice, racially just and restorative school climates, culturally proficient instruction, and shared decision-making. Key goals include increasing ELA proficiency, reducing chronic absenteeism, improving behavioral health services, and overall school success. Strategies involve leveraging programs like Leader In Me and Capturing Kids Hearts, enhancing literacy coaching, providing tailored support services, and fostering community partnerships.