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Orange Unified gives midyear LCAP update; staff outline supports and federal funding uncertainty
Summary
District staff presented a midyear Local Control and Accountability Plan update and a budget overview: LCFF funds ~ $297M (first interim near $298M), a $12.2M increase in expenditures largely from ESSER carryover, expanded supports such as full-time resource teachers at elementary sites and nearly 5,000 students served by ELOP; staff said federal funding remains uncertain and will be scenario-planned.
District staff provided a midyear update on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and a parent-focused budget overview at the Feb. 12 board meeting.
Budget overview: Mrs. Balsara said total LCFF revenue is approximately $297 million and that the first interim budget is near $298 million; the district’s adoption vs. first interim shows an increased expenditure budget of about $12.2 million, largely tied to ESSER and Title program carryover. She told trustees staff will prepare scenarios for the second interim report in case federal funding is reduced.
LCAP metrics and actions: Dr. Lynn and Miss Rodriguez highlighted results and actions tied to LCAP goals: improved statewide test performance (ELA up 2 points districtwide; math up 8.2 points on the California Dashboard), a 6.4% decrease in county absenteeism attributed to intervention efforts, and a graduation rate of 94.6%. The district has implemented school-site resource teachers at all elementary campuses to support foundational literacy and added 11 teachers to reduce combo classes.
Expanded learning and supports: Staff reported that the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) has served nearly 5,000 students by midyear and offers STEM, robotics, arts, and career/CTE experiences. Student Community Services referred 338 students and families to Care Solace for mental health support and made additional crisis referrals.
Concerns and next steps: Trustees asked about contingency planning if federal funds are reduced; staff said they will model scenarios for the second interim. Trustees also pressed for more detail on how site allocations align with LCAP goals and on supports for English learners and behavioral needs at the site level.
Sources: Budget overview and LCAP midyear presentation during the Feb. 12 meeting.
