Chino Valley updates board on LCAP report focusing on family engagement and school climate

During the recent Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) Board of Education meeting on March 20, 2025, Mr. Hackney presented an important update on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), emphasizing the district's commitment to enhancing parent and family engagement as well as improving school climate.

The LCAP report outlined the district's four main goals aimed at improving student outcomes while addressing state priorities. Specifically, the focus was on state priorities 3 and 6, which evaluate parent involvement and school climate through various metrics, including test scores and graduation rates. The California School Dashboard, which uses a color-coded system to represent school performance, plays a crucial role in this evaluation.

Dr. Finkbeiner, the director of access and equity, highlighted the district's progress in implementing three promising practices for family engagement. Notably, the district has achieved full implementation and sustainability in several key areas, including building relationships between staff and families, partnerships for student outcomes, and seeking input for decision-making. An impressive 88% of participants in the K-12 school quality survey reported that CVUSD schools create a welcoming environment for families.

In addition to family engagement, Dr. Gomez, the director of health services, presented findings from the K-12 insight school quality survey, which assesses students' perceptions of safety and connectedness within their schools. The survey results indicated a positive trend, with increasing percentages of students feeling safe and connected to adults on campus over the past few years. This reflects the district's ongoing efforts to foster a supportive school climate.

For the 2024-2025 school year, CVUSD has successfully met all local indicators for both parent and family engagement and school climate, demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous improvement in these critical areas.

The meeting underscored the district's dedication to enhancing the educational experience for students and families, aligning with broader community goals of safety, engagement, and support within the school environment. As CVUSD moves forward, these initiatives will play a vital role in shaping a positive and inclusive educational landscape for all.