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Board hears LCAP update and proposed budget that relies on reserves; trustees press for early planning
Summary
Dr. Moore reviewed the 2024–25 LCAP annual update and introduced the 2025–26 LCAP priorities (literacy, ELD, MTSS, facilities). Business staff presented a proposed adopted budget showing transfers from other funds and projected multi‑year deficits; trustees asked for clearer site‑level plans and earlier budget committee engagement.
The Santa Paula Unified School District board received an annual LCAP update and the proposed adopted budget for 2025–26, including headline LCFF figures and program priorities, and engaged in extended questioning about budget risks and sustainability.
Dr. Moore opened the LCAP segment with an overview of goals and results, highlighting reading and phonics gains at early grades and increases in CTE completion. "This is our ELA data and tremendous progress," he said, summarizing gains and noting areas still in the red such as math performance for long‑term English learners. Moore identified a district plan to adopt the Amira reading assessment and to…
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