Natomas Unified School District

The meeting provided an overview of restorative justice and restorative practices in education, focusing on building strong relationships and community within the district. Key topics included the importance of student social-emotional well-being, the use of restorative practices such as check-ins and community-building circles to address harm and foster connection, and the availability of mental health support resources. Participants also engaged in a restorative circle exercise and discussed practical applications of these methods in classrooms.

This document outlines the Nomas Unified School District's intentional actions and strategies to support Black African-American student success. Key focus areas include maximizing academic growth through improved literacy, culturally responsive curriculum, and college/career preparation; cultivating social-emotional well-being by addressing attendance disparities and behavioral conflicts; creating safe and engaging environments through extracurricular activities and student voice initiatives; fostering parent and family engagement; and hiring and retaining diverse, high-quality staff. The plan details current and planned initiatives such as culturally represented books in libraries, an AP African American Studies course, partnerships with HBCUs, and professional development on culturally responsive pedagogy. It addresses challenges like low reading proficiency and the need for mental health support.

This document outlines the 2026 Strategic Plan for Westlake Charter School, designed to unify the community and propel the organization forward by building trust. The plan is structured around five key goals: fostering an exemplary organizational culture, enhancing school and community collaboration, ensuring inspiring academic growth, cultivating social-emotional readiness, and developing students as global citizens. It aims to achieve these by leveraging shared leadership, promoting innovation, and maintaining established practices, leading to graduates who are academically and socially-emotionally prepared.

The document, a Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep. Middle School for the 2026-27 school year, outlines the strategic use of funds, particularly LCFF, to enhance student services, with a focus on high-needs students. Its primary goals are to deliver an outstanding educational program fostering academic achievement and student growth, ensure equitable access to rigorous, culturally responsive curricula for college and career readiness, provide diverse learning opportunities for productive global citizenship, and cultivate a safe, supportive environment promoting student wellness and engagement.

This document outlines the Natomas Unified School District's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the 2026-27 school year, detailing how state funds will be utilized to support students. The plan prioritizes maximizing academic growth and achievement, cultivating student social-emotional well-being, creating safe and engaging learning environments, fostering parent and family engagement, and ensuring high-quality staff. Key focus areas include improving literacy and math proficiency, enhancing college and career readiness, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and reducing chronic absenteeism and suspension rates.