Riverside Unified School District

The board meeting included a closed session where the administration was authorized to move forward with termination charges for a specific employee. The meeting also recognized student board members for their service and commitment throughout the school year. Additionally, the board held a special presentation to honor graduating seniors who enlisted in the United States Armed Forces, followed by board member comments regarding recent graduation ceremonies and summer enrichment programs.

The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Riverside Unified School District serves as a strategic framework for allocating state funds to provide engaging, innovative, and equitable learning experiences for all students. It particularly focuses on increasing and enhancing support for unduplicated students, including English Learners, Low-Income, and Foster Youth. The plan outlines goals related to achieving academic grade level standards, promoting college and career readiness, fostering school connectedness, providing supportive learning environments, and addressing equity through targeted interventions. Key priorities include improving student performance in mathematics, enhancing outcomes for English Learners and students with disabilities, mitigating chronic absenteeism, and ensuring high school graduation for all students.

This strategic plan serves as a roadmap for the Riverside Unified District to make important decisions over the next five years regarding student support. It is designed to guide the district with purpose and shared priorities, emphasizing a collaborative community approach involving families, staff, students, and partners to align efforts and provide comprehensive support, ultimately ensuring the success of every student.

The meeting agenda includes the introduction of new committee members, a review of roles and responsibilities concerning bylaws and the bond project list, and the appointment of a Chairperson and election of a Vice-Chair. Action items involve the designation of membership terms and the establishment of a future meeting calendar. Additionally, the committee will receive reports and engage in discussions regarding the recent bond sale and ongoing bond projects.

This document outlines the Riverside Unified School District's Local Control & Accountability Plan for 2024-2027, focusing on key priorities to enhance student outcomes. The plan aims to demonstrate growth in all students meeting academic grade level standards and narrow achievement gaps, increase English learners' progress toward proficiency, and ensure all students are college and career ready. It also prioritizes increasing school connectedness for improved learning and well-being, and providing safe, engaging, innovative, and equitable learning environments. Additionally, the plan includes an equity multiplier action plan for schools supporting low-income students who have not been enrolled for a full school year.