Jefferson Union presents LCAP midyear update, highlights $3.4 million in supplemental funding
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District staff told the board the midyear Local Control and Accountability Plan check‑in shows targeted investments in equity and wellness: about $1.2 million for wellness staffing and $3.4 million budgeted in LCFF supplemental funds, with $2.7 million spent to date.
Superintendent and district staff presented the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) midyear update to the Jefferson Union High School District board, summarizing progress on seven board priorities and investments aimed at unduplicated students.
Miss Baca, the district’s education services presenter, said the midyear report is required by state law and is used to “reflect on where we are on our LCAP halfway through the year.” She told trustees that unduplicated students — English learners, low‑income students and foster youth — make up about 39% of district enrollment and are the focus of targeted funding.
The update described key allocations and results. “In total, we have budgeted approximately $3,400,000 in the LCFF supplemental funds,” Miss Baca said, and added that the district had spent just under $2,700,000 as of the midyear review. She also noted the district allocated about $1,200,000 in supplemental funds to support wellness staffing across campuses.
Miss Baca outlined examples of actions tied to LCAP goals: partnership with the National Equity Project and site equity teams to strengthen belonging and equitable practices; an instructional coaching program and universal design for learning walkthroughs to improve classroom instruction; expanded dual enrollment pathways with Skyline College; and district investments in tiered mental‑health staffing and supports for students with disabilities.
Board members pressed for more detail on persistent subgroup gaps. A student trustee and other trustees asked about consistently lower outcomes for Hispanic students and for students with IEPs. Miss Baca acknowledged the trend, saying the district is studying root causes and will dig deeper during a planned April study session. She described steps to increase participation in surveys used to measure school climate for small student groups and said staff will continue targeted interventions.
Trustees also asked about the district’s Bridge program for newcomer English learners; Miss Baca said the program enrolled only 10 students this year and will be paused next school year unless enrollment changes, but supports for the current students will continue.
The board did not take final action on the LCAP at the meeting; Miss Baca said a study session is scheduled for April, a public hearing is planned for June 2, and the board will consider LCAP adoption on June 18.