Pacific Coast Academy District

The board meeting agenda covers several key operational and financial items, including the review of 2025-2026 local indicators, the adoption of the 2026-2027 Local Control Accountability Plan, and the 2025-2026 Proposition 28 Annual Report. Financial actions involve the approval of the 2026-2027 budget, the Education Protection Account resolution and spending plan, the spring consolidated application, May financials, and various facility-related promissory notes, loan agreements, and lease amendments. Other business includes proposals for consulting services, the declaration of need, conflict of interest code, independent educational evaluation policies, liability insurance, and board calendar and officer elections. The consent agenda comprises several policies regarding promotion, acceleration, retention, field trips, compensation, and employee handbooks, alongside participation in the Exact Path program and the English learner master plan. Additionally, the board will conduct a closed session regarding an employee performance evaluation and discuss the executive director's contract and benefits.

The Local Control and Accountability Plan for Pacific Coast Academy outlines a strategic roadmap to foster critical thinking, responsible citizenship, and innovative leadership through flexible, personalized learning experiences. The plan is structured around three core goals: optimizing conditions for student learning and engagement by addressing basic services and school climate; improving college and career readiness through enhanced academic achievement and course access; and ensuring broad access and success in educational offerings by providing comprehensive student support and encouraging parent involvement.

The board meeting agenda included a public hearing regarding the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), followed by voting items on the 2025-2026 LCAP Federal Addendum and the 2026-2027 Employee Health Benefits Proposal. The consent agenda items encompassed the approval of a 2026-2027 vendor agreement, updates to the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 compensation policies and salary schedules, a staff contract template, staff and school calendars, as well as resolutions for student awards and staff uniforms, and a review of the Parent and Family Engagement Policy.

This Local Control and Accountability Plan for Pacific Coast Academy outlines a strategic direction to develop students into critical thinkers, responsible citizens, and innovative leaders prepared for academic and real-life success. It focuses on three key areas: optimizing conditions for learning by enhancing student engagement, basic services, and school climate; improving college and career readiness through expanded access to Career Technical Education (CTE), Advanced Placement (AP), A-G courses, and dual enrollment opportunities; and enhancing access and success in a broad course of study by addressing academic and social-emotional needs, including Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), English Learner services, and robust parental involvement. The plan emphasizes providing flexible, personalized learning experiences and ensuring equitable outcomes for all students.

The document is a Federal Addendum to the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Academia Costa del Pacífico, outlining how federal funds will supplement and align with state-funded initiatives under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Key focus areas include improving mathematics instruction for students in grades 6-9, providing socio-emotional support, and enhancing professional development for educators, particularly concerning effective instruction and support for English learners. The strategic approach aims to optimize learning conditions, enhance college and career readiness, and improve access and success in a broad course of study, ultimately addressing academic achievement gaps and ensuring equitable outcomes for all students within a personalized learning environment.