William Punt

The Board of Trustees met to discuss and take action on several items, including the School Plan for Student Achievement and various policy approvals. Budgetary and finance matters addressed were the contract with the Boys and Girls Club, an engagement agreement with the Law Office of Christopher P. Burger, the approval of a construction quote, the 2026-2027 LCFF Budget Overview for Parents, the LCAP Federal Addendum, and the 2026-2027 LCAP and district budget. Additionally, the Board reviewed Education Protection Account resolutions, statements of excess reserves, and potential projects for kitchen painting and tree trimming services at school sites. Personnel items included the approval for two additional school clerk positions.

The Local Control and Accountability Plan for Lakeside Union School District outlines a roadmap to foster academic excellence, maximize achievement, and ensure student success across all grade levels. It focuses on three main goals: providing high-quality instruction tailored to individual needs, creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students with enhanced engagement, and improving learning conditions through qualified staff and well-maintained facilities. The plan aims to close achievement gaps, promote equity, and prepare students for college, career, and lifelong learning by addressing identified disparities in academic performance, attendance, and school climate for various student groups.

The Comprehensive Safe School Plan for Lakeside Elementary School establishes a framework to provide a safe, orderly, and secure learning environment for students and staff. It details comprehensive strategies across physical and social environments, including crisis management, emergency procedures, student conduct, and progressive discipline. Key areas of focus encompass student and staff well-being, curriculum, health services, and a dedicated youth suicide prevention policy, all aimed at fostering academic excellence and a positive school climate.

This document is a Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Federal Addendum for the Lakeside Union School District, designed to align federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) funding with the district's strategic priorities for the 2024-2025 school year. The plan outlines a strategy to use federal funds to supplement and enhance local initiatives, focusing on continuous improvement and ensuring student success. Key strategic goals include providing high-quality instruction and maximizing academic achievement, fostering a safe and supportive learning environment with enhanced parent and student engagement, and improving learning conditions through qualified staff and facilities. The plan emphasizes a multi-tiered system of supports for underserved student groups, coordinated spending, and robust stakeholder involvement to address specific needs and improve student outcomes.

The strategic plan for Lakeside Union School District focuses on several key areas: ensuring high-quality instruction tailored to individual needs, fostering a safe and supportive learning environment, and enhancing the conditions of learning by recruiting qualified teachers and providing clean, safe facilities. The plan aims to improve academic achievement in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, particularly for English Learners, foster youth and low-income students. It also seeks to increase parent involvement, student engagement, and improve overall school climate by reducing chronic absenteeism and suspension rates. The plan includes specific actions such as providing targeted professional development for teachers, implementing positive behavior interventions and supports, and ensuring access to standards-aligned instructional materials.