Poway Unified School District

This document compiles feedback and district responses related to the 2025-2026 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). It addresses critical areas such as managing chronic student absenteeism, strategies for enhancing parent participation and communication, ensuring comprehensive support for English Learner students at elementary levels, and improving ELA and Math proficiency rates through strengthened evidence-based interventions. Additionally, the feedback covers English Learner reclassification criteria and the need for dedicated support in foundational science instruction.

The Local Control and Accountability Plan for Poway Unified School District is a roadmap designed to empower world-class learners and support their pursuit of diverse post-secondary opportunities. The plan aims to inspire passion and prepare every student for college, career, and life by providing personalized, rigorous, and enriching learning experiences. Key strategic goals include fostering safe and inclusive learning environments, improving systems and programs to enhance student achievement and learning opportunities for all, and strengthening positive relationships with parents, businesses, and community partners.

The board meeting included closed session discussions regarding public employee appointments, including principals and directors, as well as a performance evaluation for the Superintendent. Business items involved the approval of funding applications for categorical aid programs, the authorization of Education Protection Account allocations, and the transfer of budgetary funds. Additional items included personnel reports, the second reading of new and updated board policies, the review of the Local Control and Accountability Plan for 2026-2027, the California School Dashboard local indicators, and the adoption of the 2026-2027 proposed budgets, including resolutions for future budget reductions.

The meeting agenda includes a closed session to discuss public employee appointments, pending litigation, labor negotiations, and superintendent performance evaluations. The open session covers presentations from student representatives, public comments, and an annual activity report from the Special Education Community Advisory Committee. Key business items include approving various contractual services, the ratification of district purchase orders, the approval of several resolutions related to community facilities districts, and the awarding of contracts for boiler and pump replacements and school reconstruction projects. Personnel matters involve approval of various reports, staff title changes, and a memorandum of understanding for speech and language pathology. Additionally, the agenda features a public hearing for the 2026-2027 proposed budget and the Local Control and Accountability Plan, ratification of collective bargaining agreements, and updates on district goals and board policies.

The Board meeting included reports from student representatives regarding activities and achievements at various schools, including academic milestones, athletics, and cultural events. The board discussed and approved personnel appointments, including school principals, and authorized settlement agreements for pending litigation. Additionally, the agenda sequence was modified to prioritize the discussion of a new board policy concerning student cell phone usage.