Delano Union School District

This document outlines the educational program, mission, and Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) goals for Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy, presented as part of a Charter School Renewal Petition. The plan's mission is to prepare 6-8 grade students to be responsible, educated citizens through a rigorous, innovative curriculum emphasizing math, science, and technology, preparing them for higher education. Key strategic goals include fostering academic excellence, creating a safe and engaging environment for all students (especially English Learners and Foster Youth), expanding access to STEAM disciplines, and enhancing parental involvement. The plan details measurable pupil outcomes aligned with state priorities and a comprehensive assessment system to track student and school success.

This community update from the Delano Union School District (DUSD) addresses the need to improve and modernize its aging school facilities to provide high-quality education and prepare students for future success. The document highlights the "Facilities Implementation and Evaluation Plan," completed in 2019, which prioritizes repairs, upgrades, and technology enhancements. To fund these critical improvements, including replacing portable classrooms, updating safety systems, repairing infrastructure, and improving accessibility, the DUSD Board has approved a $41.8 million school bond measure for the November 2024 ballot.

This ESSER III Expenditure Plan outlines the Delano Union School District's strategy to utilize funds to address academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs, as well as opportunity gaps exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Key priorities include ensuring continuous and safe in-person learning through class size reduction, PPE, and facility repairs; mitigating lost instructional time through various academic supports, intervention academies, and instructional materials; and enhancing student well-being via special education transportation and mental health services. The plan incorporates extensive community feedback to guide expenditure decisions.

The board reviewed and adopted a resolution for the annual and five-year accounting of developer fees for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The discussion focused on the management of the Capital Facilities Fund 25, identifying the purpose of these fees to finance the construction and reconstruction of school facilities to reduce overcrowding. The board also reviewed financial reports detailing collected fees, interest earned, administrative expenditures, and the status of ongoing and planned modernization projects, including the Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy Modernization Project.

This Facilities Assessment and Implementation Plan integrates the Delano Union School District's educational vision with a comprehensive program for facilities improvement. The plan provides an analysis of existing and proposed educational programs, assesses current facilities, reviews available funding sources, and outlines proposed improvements. Its strategic objectives include adopting educational specifications, replacing portable classrooms, constructing new specialized classrooms (kindergarten and science labs), modernizing MPRs and Library Media Centers, providing music rooms, and transforming existing facilities into 21st-century learning environments to support academic achievement and accommodate projected enrollment growth.