Corona-Norco Unified School District

The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Corona-Norco Unified School District serves as a comprehensive roadmap. It prioritizes academic excellence, student safety and well-being, and robust family and community engagement. The plan outlines strategies to close achievement gaps, improve student outcomes in English Language Arts and Mathematics, increase graduation rates, reduce chronic absenteeism, and foster a supportive learning environment for all students, with a specific focus on high-needs student groups.

The Board of Education held a study session where several personnel actions were approved, including certificated management appointments and reclassifications for various elementary and intermediate schools. The meeting also included a public comment session where community members raised concerns regarding fiscal priorities, the allocation of resources for special education and gifted student support, the impact of administrative spending, and the potential closure of specific school programs.

This document presents responses from the district to questions raised by the Superintendent's Parent Advisory Committee regarding the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). Key areas addressed include Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) programming and student support, emphasizing the importance of student attendance and its impact on academics, and outlining how school district funding is affected by political situations. The responses also cover streamlining support services across school sites, reassessing Chromebook usage in lower grades, and the feasibility of tailoring class schedules for students with diverse needs. Additionally, the document provides guidance on effective parent-teacher communication for regular check-ins. The district reiterates its commitment to maintaining high-quality educational programs, responsible financial planning, and supporting student success.

The meeting focused on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), providing an overview of its goals, services, expenditures, and funding components while gathering parent feedback through interactive discussions. Additionally, district leadership provided updates on ongoing contract negotiations and introduced a new resource for keeping stakeholders informed during the negotiations process.

The Local Control and Accountability Plan for Corona-Norco Unified School District outlines a comprehensive strategy to enhance academic excellence and student well-being for all students, with a dedicated focus on high-needs groups including Foster Youth, English Learners, Students with Disabilities, and Homeless Youth. Key priorities encompass providing rigorous instruction and targeted academic interventions to close learning gaps, alongside robust social-emotional and behavioral supports to cultivate a positive school climate. The plan emphasizes increasing student engagement, reducing chronic absenteeism and suspension rates, and ensuring equitable access to resources and pathways for post-secondary education and career readiness.