Cupertino Union School District

The Cupertino Union School District's English Language Learner Master Plan provides a comprehensive framework to support English Learners in achieving academic and linguistic proficiency. The plan focuses on robust identification and assessment processes, effective instructional programs including Designated and Integrated ELD and Dual-Language Immersion, and diligent monitoring of student progress and reclassification. Key goals include ensuring EL students make adequate annual progress towards English proficiency within five years, access grade-level core curriculum, achieve grade-level expectations in English Language Arts and Math, have equal access to advanced courses, and maintain equitable outcomes across various student indicators. It also emphasizes ongoing professional development for staff and active parent involvement to foster a supportive learning environment.

The superintendent conducted an awards ceremony to recognize students, staff members, and specific classrooms for demonstrating key competencies from the district's portrait of a learner framework, specifically focusing on the traits of an inclusive collaborator and an effective communicator. The event highlighted the contributions of individuals from Dargas Elementary and Eisenhower Elementary, celebrating their perseverance, empathy, and ability to foster inclusive environments through various communication methods including augmentative technology and sign language.

This document provides multi-year financial projections for the Cupertino Union School District, detailing estimated revenues, expenditures, and fund balances across unrestricted, restricted, and combined categories. The projections cover the fiscal years 2026-2027 through 2028-2029, outlining key financial components such as LCFF/Revenue Limit Sources, various other revenues, personnel costs (salaries and benefits), operational expenditures, and the composition of ending fund balances including reserves.

The meeting included discussions and feedback on the preliminary 2025-26 Adopted Budget. Key topics included budget assumptions, revenue and expenditure breakdowns, and multi-year projections. Members raised concerns about reserve levels, the use of bond money for the solar project, and the impact of state economic factors on the district's budget. Clarifying questions were asked regarding financial certifications, supplemental taxes, enrollment projections, and the effects of budget deferrals and the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). Additional input was provided on the presentation to the Board, including suggestions for reorganizing the content and improving clarity.

The meeting covered updates on the Unaudited Actuals for 2024-2025, including revenue variances related to supplemental property taxes, federal revenue, state funding (ELOP), and local revenue. There was discussion on the estimated actuals versus unaudited actuals, focusing on key expense variances such as certificated and classified salaries, employee benefits, books and supplies, operations, contracted services, and capital outlay. The fund balance for 2024 was reviewed, including components of the ending fund balance, legally restricted balances, and designated LCAP carryover. Multi-Year Projection (MYP) was updated to incorporate the final 2024-25 Unaudited Actuals. The committee addressed the potential lease start date for Meyerholz Property and discussed certificated and classified salaries. Special education costs, bond money utilization, and ELOP expenditures were also addressed.