Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Budget topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
El Segundo Unified board reviews proposed 2026–27 LCAP and budget, highlights supports for English learners and interventions
Summary
At its June 9 meeting the El Segundo Unified School District Board heard the proposed 2026–27 Local Control Accountability Plan and budget. Presenters cited a 4.31% combined COLA, identified declining English‑learner progress and outlined targeted EL and math interventions and EXL expansion.
The El Segundo Unified School District Board heard a presentation June 9 on the proposed 2026–27 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the district—annual budget, with presenters calling out student achievement trends and planned responses.
Dr. Young, presenting the LCAP draft, said the plan ties goals and actions to the state's eight priorities and represents the final year of the district—three‑year plan. "Our English language arts and math CASP performance remains very strong," Dr. Young said, but added the district—identified areas needing attention: "English learner progress declined as measured by the ELPAC and CASP, so we're increasing support for designated and integrated EL through professional development, updated curriculum, and increased services." The LCAP presentation also cited declines in math subgroup performance for English learners, low‑income students and students with disabilities and proposed dedicated Tier 2 intervention during the school day for elementary students as one response.
Dr. Lind reviewed the budget framing and projections. He said the 2026–27 funding outlook includes an enhanced COLA: "2.87% statutory COLA and an additional 1.44% LCFF add‑on, for a total of 4.31% in 2026–27." He noted the district's unrestricted multi‑year projections incorporate that enhanced COLA while maintaining reserves for contingencies. Dr. Lind also said the governor continues to hold back approximately $3.9 billion in Proposition 98 funding for schools; the California Teachers Association estimates that amounts to about $2.2 million for El Segundo Unified, according to the presentation.
On categorical funding, the presentation said special education funding was increased (figure stated during the meeting) and that one‑time costs for technology and textbook adoption were reflected in 2026–27 restricted spending. The presenters emphasized that around 72% of district revenue continues to come through the Local Control Funding Formula and that roughly 75% of the budget pays employee salaries and benefits.
Specific programmatic responses in the LCAP draft include expanding use of EXL to grades 1 through 10, offering targeted after‑school intervention beginning in the fall, and increasing professional development and curriculum resources for English learners. The presentation credited the LCAP advisory committee and educational partners for their input on goals and metrics.
Board members asked clarifying questions during the meeting; no public speakers addressed the LCAP during the one‑minute public hearing that opened and closed with no comments. The board did not take final action on the LCAP at this meeting; staff said the item will proceed through the district's adoption process.
Next steps: staff will return with the adoption package and any required changes; the district said it will continue to monitor state budget actions that could change revenue estimates.
(Reporting based on presentations by Dr. Young and Dr. Lind at the El Segundo Unified School District Board meeting, June 9, 2026.)
