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District staff preview Local Control Accountability Plan and school improvement alignment ahead of Oct. 28 approval
Summary
State and federal programs director Tim Shepherd told the board the LCAP will be returned to the board for approval on Oct. 28; the district is aligning school improvement plans, equity work and targeted state school improvement grants for select schools.
Tim Shepherd, the district’s state and federal programs director, presented an overview of the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and how it is being used this year to align district strategic priorities, school improvement plans (SIPs) and resource allocations.
Shepherd told trustees the LCAP is intended to increase transparency, align goals and identify resource inequities. He outlined a six‑step process: start with the Washington State Improvement Framework (WISF), complete a comprehensive needs assessment, draft school improvement plans, use the state LCAP template, ensure collaboration and progress monitoring, and submit the finalized plan to the state.
Shepherd said the district has intentionally coupled the LCAP with the equity program review discussed in a September board workshop, added family engagement and attendance elements to SIPs, and is guiding buildings through more aligned improvement work. He told the board that the LCAP (and associated SIPs) will come back to the board for action at the Oct. 28 meeting.
Shepherd also identified which schools are in state‑directed improvement tiers and which will be prioritized for state school‑improvement grant funding: Lincoln Elementary, Orchard Middle School, Castle Rock Early Learning Center, Westside High School and the Open Doors Reengagement Program. Because state school‑improvement grant funding is constrained, Shepherd said current state guidance targets funds to Tier‑3 schools; Westside High and Open Doors are likely candidates for the immediate funding stream.
Why it matters: the LCAP ties district improvement strategy to school plans and to potential state funding, making the document both a planning and funding gateway for targeted interventions. The district indicated it will submit consolidated grant paperwork by the end of the month for schools eligible for state improvement funds.
Board action timeline: the board will review the LCAP and specific SIPs again on Oct. 28 and is scheduled to take action at that meeting. Shepherd said the district will use disaggregated data, involve school leaders and parents, and monitor progress through the year.
