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LCAP update: district reports early‑grade reading gains and falling chronic absenteeism
Summary
District staff reported literacy gains at several sites (DIBELS and iReady), new early‑learning integrations, and a decline in chronic absenteeism to about 30%; the board discussed supports including MTSS paraeducators, Hazel Health telehealth visits, and family engagement programs.
District leaders presented the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) progress report, highlighting curriculum adoption, early‑grade reading gains and efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism.
"We're currently just recently in the 2425 earlier, we were at 36.2. Currently, as of today, we're sitting at around 30% chronically absent, but we're making positive gains in that space," a district presenter said, reporting progress on attendance metrics and emphasizing family and school strategies to improve engagement.
On literacy, staff described implementation of structured literacy programs in K–2 and expanded assessments using DIBELS and iReady. Presenters said several sites had surpassed prior year benchmarks in foundational reading skills and cited specific site progress and pilot work for grades 6–8 curriculum adoption.
Student supports and services were a prominent part of the report: the district described community‑school partnerships, parent leadership training, Hazel Health telehealth services (more than 1,300 visits reported), Vision to Learn screenings (about 813 students served) and other wraparound services intended to reduce out‑of‑school time and barriers to learning.
Why it matters: The LCAP is the district’s plan for allocating local and state resources to improve outcomes for all student groups. The reported reading gains and reductions in chronic absenteeism indicate movement on district goals, while presenters noted continued work to meet state targets and to scale supports.
Next steps: staff will bring further curriculum adoption items to the board (including a 6–8 ELA adoption) and continue to monitor LCAP metrics, including the state dashboards and local indicators.
Speakers (attributed quotes): Chair (district presenter) and Presenter (instructional staff).
