Rick Johnston

This Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Hanford Elementary Online Charter School aims to deliver equitable, rigorous, and personalized online learning experiences for K-8 students, aspiring to be a leader in flexible, technology-enhanced education. The plan focuses on four key goals: ensuring all students achieve academic proficiency, with specific attention to English learners, foster youth, and low-income students; supporting teachers and staff with professional development and collaboration; fostering a safe, supportive, and engaging school environment; and promoting regular and meaningful communication and involvement between the school and families.

The board meeting agenda included student highlights for mathletes and track & field champions, closed session discussions regarding student discipline and labor negotiations, and consent items involving the acceptance of warrant listings and various donations. Information items provided were monthly financial reports, reports from the District Parent Advisory Committee, and the District English Learner Advisory Committee. Key administrative actions included awarding construction and electrical contracts, approving a classroom lease agreement, declaring obsolete instructional materials, approving a plan of work for the upcoming school year, ratifying the purchase of Dell devices, and adopting several consultant contracts and board policies.

The committee discussed the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), including its structure, goals related to academic achievement, and budget considerations. Key discussion topics included student safety and the potential addition of crosswalks, the impact of various school programs, and a review of California School Dashboard indicators such as ELA, Math, and Science test scores. The group analyzed performance trends, reclassification processes for English Learners, and communication strategies with parents. Additionally, the committee reviewed specific LCAP programs and services, making recommendations for class size reduction, science curriculum enhancements, and the development of junior high elective tracks.

This School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for Woodrow Wilson Junior High aims to maximize resources and increase student achievement for the 2026-27 school year. The plan focuses on advancing student proficiency in state-adopted standards, improving English language acquisition, providing comprehensive professional development for staff, fostering a safe and engaging school environment, and strengthening home-school communication. It is designed to align federal investments with local educational goals to prepare students for college, career, and lifelong learning.

The School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for Hanford Community Day School outlines a strategic roadmap to increase student achievement by maximizing resources and aligning with the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). Serving high-risk youth, expelled students, and those referred by probation, the plan focuses on several key areas: advancing student academic proficiency in state-adopted standards and English language acquisition; providing extensive professional development and collaboration time for teachers and staff; ensuring a safe, well-maintained school environment that fosters student support, engagement, and connection; and maintaining regular and meaningful communication between the school and families.