Trustees receive Perris Union High LCAP annual update; public hearing closed, adoption set for June 18

Lindsay Chavez, the district’s director of learning support services, presented the Perris Union High School District’s Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) annual update at a special board meeting on June 2, saying the plan ties the district’s vision to measurable goals and will return for final adoption on June 18.

Chavez told the board the LCAP is a three‑year strategic plan aligned with the Local Control Funding Formula and developed with input from community partners, staff, students and parents. She reported increases in graduation rates, declines in suspension rates and improvements in English language arts and mathematics, while flagging persistent gaps: she said math scores increased “by 12 points” but remain “still 126.2 points below standard.” Chavez also identified demographic groups — African‑American students, foster youth and long‑term English learners — that require targeted interventions and described actions such as expanded CTE pathways, AP access and strengthened ELD supports.

On funding, Chavez reported total district LCFF funding of $154.9 million, with approximately $34.1 million in supplemental and concentration funds directed to high‑need students. She laid out budgeted allocations by LCAP goal: about $8.3 million for academic interventions, $14.6 million for college and career programs, $10.3 million for student well‑being (including wellness centers and mental‑health coordinators), roughly $458,000 for community engagement, and a newly created equity multiplier totaling about $800,000 targeted at Paris Lake High School and Scholar Plus (the district said Scholar Plus will be rebranded as Inland Online Academy).

Chavez emphasized that the LCAP is a “living, breathing document” and that staff will monitor progress and return to the board before making any substantive amendments to actions or allocations. Board members asked for specific counts and clarifications on English learner progress indicators; staff provided totals cited during the meeting. After the presentation and a short Q&A, Trusty Garcia moved and Trusty Hall seconded a motion to receive the LCAP annual update for review and as part of a first reading. The motion passed four in favor with one member absent.

The board will consider formal adoption of the LCAP at its June 18 meeting; staff said community feedback received before that date will be incorporated where appropriate.