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Travis Unified trustees hear LCAP data showing stable graduation rates but lagging academic proficiency; board to revisit for approval
Summary
Trustees got an in-depth Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) briefing that flagged gains on graduation and chronic-absenteeism reduction while calling for targeted actions on English learners and students with disabilities; final approval is scheduled for the June 17 meeting.
Trustees at the Travis Unified Governing Board meeting received the district's Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) presentation and 2024 annual update, with staff outlining four priorities: academic achievement, social-emotional wellness, family engagement and basic services. The presentation emphasized that while the district's graduation rates are a notable strength, statewide assessment proficiency remains below desired levels.
Nick (district presenter) told the board the latest available statewide data (CAASPP, 2023-24) show about 47% of students meeting or exceeding ELA expectations and roughly 34% meeting math expectations, with students with disabilities and long-term English learners disproportionately low on several indicators. He said the LCAP is structured to respond to those data with targeted actions and services.
"We have to account for English learners, low-income students and foster youth," Nick said, explaining the 3-year LCAP cycle and the district's requirement to align programs with state priorities. He described specific actions the district plans to continue or expand, including MTSS (tiered supports), after-school tutoring, specialized ELD professional development and investments in data systems to help teachers target interventions more quickly.
Board members asked about social-emotional measures and supports. Staff described adoption of the California Healthy Kids Survey this year and noted the district's wellness centers and new Wayfinder SEL program for secondary students. The presenter said chronic absenteeism is trending downward (current rate cited at 13.1%) and that the district is seeing better indicators on climate and connection after pandemic-era declines.
Trustees also discussed career technical education (CTE) and pathways to postsecondary readiness. One trustee urged more recruiting for algebra and advanced math pathways and suggested outreach to earlier-grade students to preserve pathways into calculus and college-prep sequences.
The board did not take action on the LCAP at the June 10 meeting. Staff said the LCAP will return as an action item on the June 17 meeting agenda, at which trustees will vote whether to adopt the 2025-26 plan.
