Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

This Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) outlines goals, measurable outcomes, stakeholder engagement, and planned actions, services, and expenditures. Key strategic priorities include preparing students for college and career, improving 3rd-grade reading proficiency, supporting English Language Learners, enhancing math and science education, and fostering multi-tier systems of support, positive school climate, transparency, and community engagement. The plan addresses identified needs for expanded learning opportunities, stronger literacy and math supports, comprehensive English learner services, and a focus on mental health, student wellness, and family communication.

This document outlines the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District's Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and budget, serving as a guiding framework for its priorities and direction. The strategic goals, targeted for achievement by 2024, include ensuring 85% of students graduate college or career-prepared, 60% of 3rd-grade scholars meet English Language Arts standards, 75% of Emerging Bilingual scholars achieve English proficiency by middle school, and 60% of 5th and 8th-grade scholars meet mathematics standards. The plan also focuses on implementing Multi-Tier Systems of Support in all schools and enhancing community engagement to achieve its mission of fostering intellectual, social, and personal knowledge in students.

This document outlines the 2026-2027 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. It details the LCAP's goals, which include college and career readiness, early literacy, redesignating English language learners, mathematics and science progress, and multi-tiered systems of support and educational partner engagement. The plan emphasizes the evaluation of data, stakeholder feedback, and investments, with a focus on gathering input for the upcoming plan cycle. It also includes financial information from the 2025-2026 LCAP and the timeline for the 2026-2027 LCAP's drafting, public hearing, and Board of Education approval.

The Board received status reports from military liaisons and the Superintendent. Actions included the approval of temporary inter-fund borrowing, comprehensive budget transfers, establishment of a committed fund balance per GASB 54, and a five-year waste management service agreement. The Board approved a behavioral aids service agreement with RCM Healthcare Services, the 2026-2027 district budget and Local Control Accountability Plan, the Education Protection Account, and a grant award for mental health. Furthermore, the Board approved the declaration of need for fully qualified educators, the 2026-2027 governance calendar, and updated board policy mandates. Finally, the Board appointed a new community school coordinator for the Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula.

The School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) is a strategic document aimed at increasing student achievement and ensuring continuous improvement and growth toward academic standards. It aligns with the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and federal ESSA requirements. The plan focuses on key areas including enhancing English Language Arts proficiency, accelerating English Language Development for emerging bilingual students, improving Mathematics performance, implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support to foster positive school climate and reduce chronic absenteeism, and strengthening Parent Engagement in decision-making and school activities. The overarching goal is to support academic achievement, college and career readiness, and student and parent engagement.