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The 2022-23 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) outlines how the Santa Maria Bonita School District will improve student outcomes each year. Key goals include supporting student learning, developing quality leaders and educators, preparing students for college and careers, and promoting academic proficiency for English language students. The plan also focuses on providing a safe, healthy, and positive learning environment for all students, engaging parents through education and outreach, and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school culture. These efforts aim to increase student progress, narrow achievement gaps, and ensure students are college and career ready.

The board discussed and addressed concerns regarding student transportation services and the accessibility of IEP information for staff members. The meeting included the approval of an amended agenda and a change order for the Battles Elementary School TKK building project, correcting a typo in the financial documents. Additionally, the board approved an agreement with Paradigm Healthcare Services for medical billing and student health network database software, a contract with Thinking in Common LLC to strengthen co-teaching practices at junior high schools and Jimenez Elementary, and the renewal of an agreement with Curriculum Associates for the Elevation platform to streamline student reclassification processes.

This document presents the Santa Maria-Bonita School District's draft Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) goals and budget overview for parents. The plan outlines four primary goals: engaging families and the community, recruiting and retaining high-quality staff, providing structures and facilities for inclusive learning experiences, and nurturing the whole child. These strategic areas aim to enhance educational outcomes, improve student well-being, ensure safety, and foster collaborative relationships within the community and with other educational institutions.

This strategic plan for the Distrito Escolar de Santa María-Bonita focuses on four primary objectives: encouraging family and community engagement to fulfill its mission, recruiting and retaining high-quality staff, providing structures and facilities that foster inclusive learning experiences, and educating the whole student. The plan outlines specific actions and funding allocations to support initiatives such as parent education, bilingual educator recruitment, modern classroom facilities, extended learning opportunities, and student safety.

The board meeting included public comments regarding partnerships and translation services, as well as teacher concerns about insurance costs. Action items approved included a consolidation request for a future governing board election, regulations for candidate statements, and a resolution recognizing June as Pride Month. Additionally, the board approved an add-on contract for the Boys & Girls Club of Mid-Central Coast to expand summer program capacity at Allan Hancock College.