Placer County Office of Education

This Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan outlines the Placer County Office of Education (Pathways Charter)'s strategy for providing education during and after the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2020-2021 school year. It details actions for maintaining instructional continuity through distance learning, preparing for a safe return to in-person instruction, and addressing pupil learning loss and social-emotional well-being. Key priorities include ensuring health and safety through protocols like cohorts and physical distancing, providing equitable access to technology and resources, implementing targeted interventions for learning loss, and offering comprehensive mental health and social-emotional support. The plan also emphasizes stakeholder engagement and tailored services for foster youth, English learners, and low-income students.

The ESSER III Expenditure Plan outlines how the Placer County Office of Education Pathways Charter School will utilize federal funds to address students' academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs, and mitigate opportunity gaps exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Key strategies include ensuring continuous and safe in-person learning, addressing lost instructional time through evidence-based interventions, and implementing community-informed approaches for academic supports, college and career readiness, mental health and social-emotional well-being, and instructional safety.

The committee held a public hearing and took action on a petition to transfer uninhabited territory between the Roseville Joint Union High School District, the Roseville City School District, and the Center Joint Unified School District. The discussion included findings regarding the California Environmental Quality Act, compliance with Education Code section 35753, and the election of a committee chair and vice-chair. The committee also considered and adopted findings from the Sacramento County Committee on School District Organization to finalize the approval of the territory transfer.

The committee held its annual organization session, during which it conducted the election of the Committee Chair and Vice-Chair. Members officially appointed the chair and vice-chair for the upcoming term.

This document serves as an annual update for the 2023-24 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and outlines the strategic direction for the 2024-27 LCAP. Its primary goals include enhancing academic proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics for all students, fostering strong student relationships and reducing chronic absenteeism and behavioral issues, and maintaining the district's fiscal health, quality facilities, technology integration, and a supportive culture. The plan emphasizes equitable access to resources, improved student outcomes, and a commitment to addressing the needs of all students, particularly underserved groups, through focused actions and stakeholder engagement.