Del Mar Union School District

The meeting agenda includes a tour of the Torrey Hills School facility as part of the Measure MM project. The committee will receive updates on project progress and financial status. Additionally, the committee will conduct a discussion and potentially take action regarding the schedule for future meetings.

This document outlines the Del Mar Union School District's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the 2026-2027 school year, which supports the overarching "Destination 2028!" strategic plan. The plan is structured around two primary goals: cultivating a dynamic learning environment to foster academic success through personalized, inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication; and establishing nurturing, inclusive environments that value diversity, empathy, foster relationships, and encourage individual talents. It emphasizes improving outcomes for all students, particularly high-needs student groups including English learners, socioeconomically disadvantaged students, foster youth, and students with disabilities, through comprehensive instructional and social-emotional supports.

This strategic plan, titled "Destination 2028!", serves as a five-year roadmap outlining the vision, mission, and long-term objectives for the district. It focuses on two primary levers: fostering a dynamic learning experience through personalized, inquiry-based instruction to cultivate critical thinking and academic success, and establishing a responsive, caring culture that promotes nurturing, inclusive, and empathetic learning environments to support student social-emotional well-being and talent development. The plan's proposed actions and refinements are informed by a comprehensive analysis of observational data, parent and staff input, student surveys, and academic performance data.

This document, titled 'A Listening Report & Path Forward' for the Del Mar Union School District, synthesizes feedback from students, families, staff, and community members to guide future direction. It identifies existing strengths ('Shine') such as exceptional educators, supportive communities, and high-quality STEAM+ programs. It also addresses areas for improvement ('Shift'), including communication, student supports (e.g., special education, English language learners), the lunch program, and technology integration. Finally, it outlines aspirations ('Dream') like expanded academic and enrichment opportunities, all aimed at shaping the district's long-term planning and building schools that continue to excel and innovate for every student.

The meeting included an update on Summative ELPAC testing and a detailed presentation regarding English Learner data, covering metrics such as performance levels, academic indicators, assessment results in English Language Arts and Mathematics, chronic absenteeism, suspension rates, and tiered support systems. Additionally, the committee reviewed information concerning the California School Dashboard's Parent and Family Engagement Indicator and formally changed the start time for the upcoming May meeting.