Lisa Lotito-Byers

The Local Control and Accountability Plan for Saddleback Valley Unified School District for the 2025-26 school year outlines how state funds will be utilized to serve all students, with a particular focus on high-needs groups. The plan is structured around three main goals: enhancing parent, student, and community engagement to support social, emotional, and academic success; ensuring all students achieve grade-level proficiency and college/career readiness; and maintaining appropriate facilities and a broad course of study. Key strategic priorities include improving academic outcomes in English Language Arts and Mathematics, reducing chronic absenteeism, increasing graduation rates, and providing comprehensive support for students with disabilities and multilingual learners through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports.

This Federal Addendum supplements the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), outlining the strategic use of federal funds from Title I, II, III, and IV to enhance local priorities and initiatives. It details strategies for monitoring student progress, reducing overuse of discipline, supporting career opportunities, improving instruction, fostering parent and family engagement, addressing educator equity, assisting homeless students, facilitating student transitions, and promoting well-rounded education, student safety, and effective technology use. The plan emphasizes alignment with state priorities and continuous improvement through data and ongoing consultation.

This document outlines the Saddleback Valley Unified School District's policy for its Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The LCAP's purpose is to ensure the effective utilization of available funding to enhance outcomes for all students, with a specific focus on unduplicated students and numerically significant at-risk subgroups. It mandates a comprehensive, data-driven planning process for establishing annual goals and specific actions, aligning them with the district budget, and fostering continuous improvement. The policy details the adoption and update requirements, consultation with various advisory committees including parents, English learners, and students, and procedures for public hearings and plan submission.

This document, pertaining to the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), outlines the impact of community feedback on SBSD's school improvements. It focuses on several key areas: fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment by supporting students of all abilities and promoting mutual respect; enhancing social, emotional, and mental well-being through dedicated counseling services and small-group support; implementing consistent positive behavioral support through MTSS SEB teams and teacher professional development; and investing in instructor professional growth to meet the diverse needs of all students, including those with disabilities, multilingual learners, foster children, and students experiencing housing instability. The plan aims to ensure every student feels safe, valued, understood, and encouraged to thrive, emphasizing the ongoing importance of community input through future LCAP surveys.

This Local Control and Accountability Plan outlines the long-term direction for Saddleback Valley Unified School District, focusing on enhancing student engagement and fostering academic achievement. The plan prioritizes positive parent, student, and community involvement through culturally proficient practices and engagement strategies to promote social, emotional, and behavioral well-being. It also aims to ensure all students demonstrate proficiency with grade-level standards and are prepared for college and careers, emphasizing support for foster youth, English learners, low-income students, and students with disabilities. The overarching vision, "SV Connects," promotes an inclusive, empathetic, and supportive educational experience, ensuring students develop 21st-century skills and have diverse post-secondary options.