Whittier City School District

This Local Control Accountability Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy for the Whittier City School District, focusing on continuous improvement across key areas. The plan is structured around three primary goals: enhancing 'Conditions for Learning' by maintaining optimal facilities, ensuring highly qualified staff, and providing access to a rigorous curriculum; improving 'Pupil Outcomes' through increased student achievement, closing achievement gaps across all demographic groups, and leveraging technology; and fostering 'Engagement' by boosting parent involvement, student and community participation, and cultivating a positive school climate. The plan also addresses actions for a Virtual Learning Academy and strategic utilization of learning recovery funds.

The Board of Education convened to address a variety of administrative and operational matters. Presentations included an update on California School Dashboard Local Indicators and a report on State Facilities Funding and Long-Term Planning. The Board took action on several items, including the approval of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), the adoption of the district budget and stabilization plan for the upcoming fiscal year, and the approval of new certificated salary schedules. Additionally, the Board ratified multiple employment contracts for key administrative positions, approved revisions to various Board Policies regarding student and employee conduct, and authorized the transfer of funds for school facilities. The meeting also included consent agenda items such as the approval of categorical aid funding applications, collective bargaining agreements, and the sale of surplus vehicles.

The board meeting included student recognitions and closed session discussions regarding personnel, labor negotiations, litigation, and superintendent evaluation. Presentations were made on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, followed by public hearings on both topics. Key action items included approving personnel matters, ordering a biennial board election, delegating authority to the superintendent, school plans for student achievement, a performance audit, union agreements, and the 2027-2028 instructional calendar. Additionally, several board policies and administrative items were approved through the consent agenda.

The board meeting focused on several key agenda items, including special presentations for student art show winners, the Masonic Top 7, and the recognition of classified and certificated employees. Key action items included the approval of various personnel matters, board policies regarding budget and claims against the district, resolutions concerning tax rates for future bonds, and temporary inter-fund borrowing. The board also approved memoranda of understanding with multiple educational institutions and reviewed various consent agenda items, including financial statements and collective bargaining agreements. Reports were provided by the Superintendent and representative associations, while public comments addressed topics such as special education resources, school safety, and community needs.

The board discussed and approved the 2026-2027 amended salary schedule for certificated school psychologists and approved various personnel matters. A closed session was held to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, and the meeting concluded with the announcement of the upcoming regular board meeting.