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Bonita Unified reports gains in student assessments, drop in chronic absenteeism in midyear LCAP update
Summary
In a midyear LCAP presentation district staff reported all-time highs in CAST ELA and math, English learner growth (77% improving), a 66-student increase in AP enrollment, and chronic absenteeism down from 20% to 10%; the board asked follow-up questions about facility 'fit' inspections and HVAC/plumbing.
A district presenter provided the board with a midyear Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) check-in, reporting positive trends across several metrics.
Key points included CAST scores at all-time highs for ELA and math, evidence that the district has largely mitigated pandemic learning loss, and growth for English learners (the presenter said 77% of English learners improved their CASP scores year over year). The presenter noted 66 more students are enrolled in AP courses this year and projected about 500 more AP tests will be taken. The district also reported a decline in chronic absenteeism from about 20% to 10%.
Staff described how supplemental LCAP funds are being used — intervention teachers, bilingual instructional assistants, speech-language pathologists, foster and homeless liaisons and mental-health support specialists — and explained that some credentialing and facilities metrics use lagged state data. Board members asked whether the state 'fit' inspections cover HVAC and plumbing concerns; presenters said fit ratings reflect timeliness of repairs and that work orders are processed to address breaks as they arise.
The board received the midyear report for continued review and staff said further LCAP work and a revised plan will return to the board at the June meeting.
