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Marquez said the LCAP now requires more detailed reporting across many indicators and noted the district is evaluating tools, including a county AI-assisted product and a commercial product, to streamline compliance. \"It keeps growing and growing and growing,\" Marquez said of LCAP requirements; he described the reporting burden as a recurring issue for small districts that have limited administrative capacity.

The presentation summarized several performance indicators: the district reported declines and improvements depending on the metric — for example, a districtwide chronic absenteeism figure that staff said has declined from earlier estimates, a reported suspension rate at about 5.6 percent (above the district’s prior desired target of 2.5), and an expulsion rate reported at approximately 0.6 percent (district target 0.1). Staff emphasized that some targets were recalibrated to be more realistic under the new three-year baseline approach the state now requires.

English learner (EL) outcomes and reclassification were a specific focus. The district reported reclassification rates that staff said showed modest year-over-year improvement but remained below desired targets; staff identified long-term EL (LTEL) students as a continuing area of concern. Marquez described planned actions that include a district EL coordinator at each site, supplemental instructional supports, and bilingual aides.

Other items discussed included the district’s emphasis on dual-enrollment and CTE pathways as alternatives to AP for some students, investments in instructional materials and STEM/CTE programs, and the district’s plan to implement a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to address behavior and academic interventions consistently across sites. Board members and staff discussed the difficulty of making ambitious targets while also avoiding premature reclassification of EL students.

Marquez and district staff said much of the LCAP reporting now relies on a new state metric called \"distance from standard\" and the California School Dashboard; presenters cautioned that the dashboard’s color-coding reflects direction of change as much as absolute performance. Staff said the district will continue to refine goals and present updated data and action plans in subsequent board meetings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Meeting | 3/3/2025 - 4:30 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The district’s executive director presented the midyear Local Control and Accountability Plan update, discussing changes in state reporting metrics, progress and shortfalls on targets for graduation, chronic absenteeism, suspensions and English learner outcomes, and the district’s plan to pursue MTSS and other interventions.","taxTitle","Bear Valley Unified, School Districts, California","taxId",76644,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6300064,"Bear Valley Unified staff present second interim: positive certification now, multiyear planned deficits ahead",1708,1458000,3166000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2493954-03cc06a40c9c5150552ac9bc7533c9fd&start=1458&end=3166","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2493954-03cc06a40c9c5150552ac9bc7533c9fd/thumbnail_1458000.jpg","/articles/6300064/California/Bear-Valley-Unified-staff-present-second-interim-positive-certification-now-multiyear-planned-deficits-ahead","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6300064-a08146837e22043edbd9424edce136b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1775428400&Signature=bWHWoVGBsTVWnmceC51Gi~mO-dRHsz4Ig~tC0ZbNmTQOBJ00GAgt91t0NRVV83n24k---xD5OhheGyiCo9GLygB7j0fjsjyyh8MdH0mMN0ygI2lkY4dJUi2ljBhMEh6ockP23RcAxPRq33yf25tN04sxTFgspgFwDZKxkpeuMtNBqjfDF3ZQk9ksIpi8vnqyDgsqGxHacarR50Efg9Z2Cp52zhBE0DdcGd6~LchvPlMkRMR938ix-Wn6qRWXEB-krdCueQNYBOdTZ0LcxXw7oZr4GEpFCG5magblgTcpGlKoe-70XBPOM9nVb8O8lFCOD2VXOxvGrW9LdXzwrGtqrw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the board meeting, district business staff presented the second interim financial report and said Bear Valley Unified can meet its financial obligations for the current and the following two fiscal years, maintaining a \"positive certification\" for 2024–25, while warning of planned multiyear deficit spending.

The district reported enrollment of 2,160 in October and 2,193 on the P-1 count in December, with average daily attendance (ADA) near 91 percent. Presenter Jess (business services staff member) said increases in LCFF and federal revenues — including a larger-than-expected CSI (Comprehensive Support and Improvement) apportionment — raised current-year revenue. Jess said the district received about $1,200,000 in RDA (redevelopment) receipts this cycle, and noted that RDA receipts are restricted to facilities projects.

Key figures presented:
- Ending unrestricted fund balance revised downward from approximately $13.1 million to $12.6 million after audit restatements;
- Current-year planned deficit of $534,000;
- Projected deficit of $3.3 million in 2025–26 and about $1.0 million in 2026–27 under current assumptions;
- Unassigned and appropriated balance of $1.3 million in the current year, falling to $115,000 and $28,000 in the two out years under the district’s multiyear projection.

Jess said part of the revenue increase was a larger CSI apportionment and higher RDA and interest receipts; on expenditures the district budgeted one-time and restricted program spending (for example an approximately $418,000 increase tied to CSI grant expenditures and various one-time capital purchases). Capital outlay increases included kitchen infrastructure purchases (salad bar unit) and science lab renovation closeouts; capital purchases also included plow blades for maintenance vehicles and a purchased golf cart for stadium access.

On staffing, presenters described a planned “rightsizing” through attrition: reduction assumptions include five certificated full-time equivalents next year and four the following year, plus three instructional aides over the subsequent two years. The presenter characterized this as a plan to reduce ongoing staff costs primarily through attrition where possible.

Board members questioned specific expenditures and contracts, including a recurring transportation payment to Redlands Unified for students from parts of the district who attend secondary school outside the district boundaries; staff said they will research and report back with details. Presenters reiterated that some revenue streams are one-time and restricted, and warned that spending ongoing salaries from one-time funds would make future deficits worse.

No formal budget action or vote was recorded during the presentation; staff said they would return with additional detail as questions are resolved.","District staff told the board the district maintained a \"positive certification\" for 2024–25 but projects planned deficit spending in the next two fiscal years that would sharply reduce the unassigned fund balance unless enrollment or ADA improves or ongoing costs are reduced.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6300069,"Parents, alumni and former players praise coach Lisa Griffiths at Bear Valley Unified public comment",1320,119000,1439000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2493954-03cc06a40c9c5150552ac9bc7533c9fd&start=119&end=1439","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2493954-03cc06a40c9c5150552ac9bc7533c9fd/thumbnail_119000.jpg","/articles/6300069/California/Parents-alumni-and-former-players-praise-coach-Lisa-Griffiths-at-Bear-Valley-Unified-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6300069-aa2518bcbb6b2b95c39f9d8017bc54d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1775428400&Signature=bIJyl4DIMOHD62A6fe6QJpJnBxBxqoaQKzObt3gN8zUWG8MzKF5LdfSWz-ZbT4fwIECK0O8~hrmoRisS907hwAEMma1CmL~wohJXs1SjYhVXkJuSWexRiNIuyECsxyjwMqZ2cnKczxR-Ahg2GoRe-IPEgGWhFKluCdG5WzayZUm3u-AP8O2JsOplhandw3wY16S5wXK1vNosZpBhbiIGLqeDrP-LvE4HbG3hNBWamwLyWWJkwGIrEXB07Dc3-DFHm8~FyixiBzSVwWtMWRMamWObjzjVpr-kBvI4cppOtn4rg41ufzglwhjZS~7jhNiWVhI0kg0jhb~IjyH6CIhpFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several parents, alumni and former players used the public comment period of the Bear Valley Unified School District board meeting to urge the board to retain girls soccer coach Lisa Griffiths, saying she has had a lasting academic and personal influence on students.

Speakers said Griffiths enforces clear expectations, treats players consistently and supports students academically. Erin Baum, class of 2005, told the board that Griffiths “had already begun to become one of the most influential” people in her life and that her influence has continued for two decades. Jessica Norman, also identified as class of 2005, said Griffiths “was a strong leader with a friendly yet firm demeanor” who checked on injured players and helped them return to sport and school.

Those who spoke described similar themes: Griffiths sets firm standards, holds players accountable for attendance and academics, and provides mentorship that extends beyond athletics. One speaker read several written statements into the record on behalf of parents and alumni. The group said seven to eight supporters attended the meeting and submitted written comments.

Comments came during the designated public comment slot; the board did not respond directly to individual remarks during that period, consistent with the procedures announced at the meeting. No board action on the coach’s employment was reported during the public comment period.

The remarks were limited to the public comment portion of the meeting and did not include a formal agenda item or vote about coaching assignments or personnel.","Multiple speakers during the public comment period told the Bear Valley Unified School District board that girls soccer coach Lisa Griffiths has provided consistent, fair leadership and important academic and life guidance to students; speakers asked the board to retain her.","actionData","errors"]

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