Mark Cox

The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Antelope Elementary School District-LAVA Charter School details its commitment to developing confident, empathetic, and critically thinking students through a unique connection with Lassen National Park, preparing them academically for high school and future societal roles. The plan emphasizes rigorous, standards-based learning and addresses students' social-emotional needs. Strategic goals include fostering high academic achievement for all students and providing a safe environment with effective communication and a strong focus on college and career readiness. The plan outlines specific actions and services designed to increase support for high-needs students, including foster youth, English learners, and low-income students, across various areas such as literacy, math, technology access, enrichment opportunities, physical education, library resources, language development, mental health, safety, and attendance.

This Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Antelope Elementary School District outlines a strategic roadmap focused on fostering academic excellence, responsible citizenship, and a lifelong desire for learning for all students. Key priorities include ensuring rigorous learning and high achievement through targeted interventions in ELA, Math, and Science, supported by technology and enriched learning opportunities. Additionally, the plan prioritizes providing a safe and cohesive school environment, promoting college and career readiness, enhancing communication with all stakeholders, and offering robust mental health and attendance support. It also features an Equity Multiplier Focus Goal to increase student support and address absenteeism specifically at Plum Valley School.

The board meeting covered several critical items, including the superintendent's annual evaluation and contract renewal for the upcoming school year. Reports were provided on special education statistics, district-wide school updates, principal reports from multiple campuses, and the director's report for the LAVA charter program. Action items included approval of personnel changes, a new software solution for the district, budgetary resolutions for year-end closing, and fee increase ballots for the Mineral County Water District. Furthermore, the board authorized the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and an MOU with 5 Peaks Youth Solutions for the next school year.

The board meeting agenda covered a variety of administrative and fiscal items, including a review of the warrants list, interdistrict attendance requests, and donations. Public hearings were held for the 2026-2027 LCAP for both the Antelope Elementary School District and the Lassen Antelope Volcanic Academy, as well as the 2026-2027 budget hearing. Action items included staffing recommendations, approvals for leaves of absence, budget modifications, and the adoption of several resolutions concerning election ordering, fund balance commitments, and the Education Protection Plan spending plans. Additionally, the board reviewed MOUs between the district and the academy, updated job descriptions, and discussed future meeting scheduling.

The board discussed a variety of agenda items including a closed session for personnel and labor negotiations. Key administrative actions included the approval of staffing recommendations, the quarterly report on Williams Uniform Complaints, the 2026-2027 school calendar, the disposal of surplus library books, and the selection of a bid proposal for paving and striping at Antelope Elementary School. Reports were received from school principals, the LAVA director, and the superintendent. Additionally, the meeting included updates on interdistrict requests, donations, and communication from representative associations.