Eastside presents LCAP midyear update showing mixed gains, targeted needs for English learners and foster youth

The Eastside Union High School District presented its midyear LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan) update on Feb. 12, summarizing outcomes, expenditures and next steps for the 2025–26 school year.

Associate Superintendent Marquez told trustees the midyear report covers required outcome, implementation and capacity data across eight LCAP goals. She said graduation and suspension indicators showed improvement on the state dashboard, but English‑learner progress remains an area for focused work. The district also reported that foster‑youth supports will be a differentiated‑assistance focus for 2025–26.

Marquez included program examples tied to the district’s college‑and‑career goal: multi‑tiered supports, case management for students with disabilities, dual‑enrollment partnerships with local colleges and mentoring/field‑trip opportunities targeted to historically underrepresented students. She noted the LCAP included one‑time learning‑recovery funds (about $6.7 million incorporated into 2025–26) and an equity‑multiplier allocation for three eligible schools.

On implementation fidelity and capacity, Marquez said most planned positions for these goals were in place and expenditures were roughly on track at midyear, while acknowledging site‑to‑site variations in delivery and a need for consistent professional development participation. She outlined outreach plans — staff, parent and student forums and an LCAP advisory committee — to inform the 2026–27 plan.

Trustees and the superintendent discussed how LCAP priorities intersect with current budget constraints; administration emphasized compliance with state requirements while seeking to align limited recurring resources to priority student needs.

Administration will continue advisory committee meetings and community outreach and return with a draft 2026–27 LCAP after public engagement and data analysis.