Anaheim Union High School District superintendent invites community to shape LCAP at Jan. 22 kickoff

Dr. Jaren Fried, superintendent of the Anaheim Union High School District, invited the community to an LCAP kickoff meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22 (year not specified) at the district office, saying the event will include food, student performances and an overview of the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan.

Fried said the LCAP is “more than a budget document. It is a blueprint for student success,” and that the plan should reflect ‘‘who we are, what we value, and how we turn our mission, vision, and core values into action.” He framed the meetings as a partnership and urged broad participation from students, staff, parents and families.

The superintendent described how the LCAP ties goals and spending to district priorities: “Every goal we set and every dollar we invest is tied to our shared commitment to equity, innovation, and student voice,” he said. Fried said the plan’s local-control focus allows the district to make decisions tailored to students’ needs with the aim of ensuring graduates are college-, career- and life-ready.

Fried invited the community to a kickoff event that will launch a series of five engagement sessions. “This will be a celebration of community with food and student performances followed by an overview of the LCAP process,” he said, adding that the sessions are intended to gather feedback on what is working and where the district needs to grow.

The superintendent closed by reiterating the call for participation and thanking the community: “I hope to see you there. Thank you for being an essential part of AUHSD.” The district did not specify a year for Jan. 22 in the recorded remarks; additional logistical details (registration, exact start time, accommodations) were not specified in the transcript.