Parent advisory urged to complete LCAP survey; staff outlines how responses shape spending and services

District staff at the District Parent Advisory Committee meeting urged parents to complete the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) survey before the stated Friday deadline and explained how survey responses are used to shape district spending and priorities.

Why it matters: LCAP is the district’s three‑year planning document that guides use of state funds; survey responses provide parent input that the district must consider when setting goals and programs, including services funded by Title I.

A staff member (Meeting Host) said the LCAP and Title I resources must be aligned with parents’ priorities and that the district uses survey totals to demonstrate responsiveness. “If we have 50 responses, we will say what those 50 responses told us. If we have 500 responses, we can say what we learned from 500 responses,” the host said.

Staff explained the survey typically takes about 20 minutes to complete and that the district will offer both online and in‑person options at school sites, including leaving a computer available for parents. The staff member noted the district will present a draft of the LCAP and use parent feedback to guide changes before the board considers approval in June.

The session included a short explanation of ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Assessments for California) and the district’s review cycle for the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). The host said the district will hold a dedicated ELPAC review session next month for families and will provide materials in English and Spanish.

Staff listed several upcoming engagement opportunities: an executive board meeting on May 1 (available by Zoom or in person with 72‑hour interpreter requests), a mental‑health workshop for parents on May 22, a special‑needs family support meeting on May 20 and a parent leadership celebration on May 28.

No formal vote occurred. District staff encouraged parents to use multiple channels — the survey, small group meetings, or school‑level conversations — to submit ideas and concerns. The host reiterated that the quantity of responses influences how broadly the district can claim to represent parent views and that the district will show how it applied survey feedback in subsequent presentations to parent groups and the board.

Ending: staff asked participating parents to share the survey with other families and to contact school community liaisons if they need interpreter services to participate before the deadline.