Azusa Unified presents 2025 local indicators and adopts 2025–26 LCAP
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Summary
District staff presented the 2025 California School Dashboard local indicators, outlined areas for improvement including English-learner progress and elementary safety perceptions, and the board adopted the 2025–26 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).
The Azusa Unified School District presented its 2025 California School Dashboard local indicators and the board of education voted to adopt the district's 2025'1–2026 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) at its June 24 meeting.
In a 40-minute presentation, Miss Garcia Medina, the district presenter, said the California School Dashboard "is our state's accountability system" and explained that local indicators are produced using a state-provided self-reflection tool aligned to the eight state priorities. She reported Williams settlement results of 100% for textbook availability, 99.02% for qualified teachers and 85% for facilities in good repair, a 12% improvement from the prior year.
The presentation also highlighted school climate measures drawn from the district's YouthTruth survey: a decline in elementary students' perception of safety, a substantial increase at the middle school level and a modest increase at the high school level. Garcia Medina said the district will continue partnerships (including Second Call and Western Justice) and add staff such as social workers, success coaches and behaviorists as LCAP actions to address safety and connectedness.
Board members asked for more detail on factors behind indicator results and how Azusa compares with similar districts. Board member Gruber asked how the district can move the dashboard colors and compare with similarly sized districts. Superintendent Arturo Ortega and Garcia Medina said local assessments, targeted professional development, and analyzing subgroup data (notably English learners) are key. Garcia Medina noted English-learner progress remains a red indicator and recommended sustained, differentiated instruction and ongoing local assessment to track progress.
After discussion the board voted to adopt the 2025'26 LCAP. Board members also requested follow-up analysis on school-safety survey responses, including a site-level look at which survey questions are driving lower elementary results and which practices produced the middle-school improvement.
The adopted LCAP and the local indicators will be uploaded to the California School Dashboard later this year as required by the California Department of Education.
