Ward Whaley

The document outlines HJUHSD's ongoing improvement efforts and targeted actions for 2026-27 across five key strategic areas. These areas include advancing academic achievement and student well-being through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), enhancing School Safety protocols, improving Communication and Marketing with all stakeholders, strengthening Data utilization for informed decision-making, and maintaining and upgrading Facilities and Grounds. The overarching goal is to foster an environment of academic excellence, safety, and engagement.

The Hanford Joint Union High School District's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) outlines a comprehensive strategy to enhance educational outcomes, engagement, and equitable access for all students. It focuses on ensuring access to high-quality instruction and a supportive school culture, improving academic proficiency and increasing graduation rates, strengthening English Learner outcomes, expanding Career Technical Education pathways, and leveraging strategic funding for academic and behavioral interventions to foster college and career readiness.

This document serves as the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Federal Addendum for the Hanford Joint Union High School District for the 2025-26 school year. It outlines the district's strategy for effectively utilizing federal funds (Title I, II, III, IV) to complement state and local initiatives. Key priorities include fostering an equitable educational environment, enhancing academic achievement, cultivating positive school climates, and ensuring college and career readiness for all students, particularly those from underserved groups. The plan emphasizes strengthening instruction, comprehensive student supports (such as MTSS and services for English learners), professional development for educators, and active parent and family engagement, aiming to improve outcomes and address the unique needs of its vulnerable student populations.

This Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Hanford Joint Union High School District/Hanford Online Charter outlines the use of state funds, particularly for high-needs students, over the 2026-27 school year. The plan is structured around three main goals: ensuring access to quality instructional materials, credentialed teachers, and well-maintained facilities; fostering an engaging culture that prioritizes parent participation, equity, student safety, and school connectedness; and promoting student achievement at or above grade level to ensure college and career readiness. Key focus areas include improving academic outcomes in English Language Arts and Mathematics, increasing attendance and graduation rates, and enhancing support for foster youth, English learners, and low-income students.

This document outlines the 2026-27 Local Performance Indicator Self-Reflection for Hanford Joint Union High School District/Hanford Online Charter. It details the agency's progress in meeting California State Board of Education (SBE) approved standards across various priority areas including appropriately assigned teachers, access to curriculum-aligned instructional materials, safe facilities, implementation of state academic standards, parent and family engagement, school climate, and access to a broad course of study. The self-reflection involves annual measurement, reporting results to the local governing board, and utilizing SBE-adopted self-reflection tools and data analysis to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and inform the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) development.