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Board reviews preliminary 2026–27 LCAP and budget; staff highlight student counts, gains and math shortfalls
Summary
At a public hearing on June 10, district staff presented the 2026–27 preliminary Local Control Accountability Plan and budget, citing enrollment of about 4,200 students (including 758 English learners and ~720 students with disabilities), LCF funding totals near $68–69.7 million, math performance as the primary deficit, and next steps for adoption on June 24.
The Banning Unified School District held a public hearing on its preliminary 2026–27 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and budget on June 10, 2026. Presenters outlined community engagement, student demographics, program priorities and the district's financing picture ahead of a planned June 24 adoption vote.
"We serve over 4,200 students, including 758 English learners and 720 students with disabilities," a district presenter said while describing the demographic data informing the LCAP. The plan emphasizes mental-health supports, bilingual services, safety and supervision, college and career pathways, and targeted interventions for English learners. (Dr. Cosy Bush/LCAP presentation)
Director of Instruction Marcia Kofabi highlighted measurable gains in English-learner progress, suspension and chronic-absence reductions at elementary sites, and increases in graduation rates for English learners and students with disabilities. Kofabi also identified mathematics as the most significant area needing improvement: the district reported being "about 106 points away from standard," and staff described a multi-step approach to address math gaps including targeted teacher training and a core-adoption process. (Marcia Kofabi)
Staff described the district's work with the Irvine Math Project to identify curriculum gaps and run lesson-study coaching for teachers; the project will help the district evaluate math-adoption options, with the goal of selecting a core curriculum appropriate for a multiyear period.
On finances, fiscal staff presented Local Control Funding Formula totals and multi-year projections. The presentation showed concentration and supplemental grant funding of about $20.1 million, base funding near $47 million, for total LCF funding close to $68 million and, with add-ons, approximately $69.7 million. The presenters noted estimated actuals for 2025–26 (revenues and expenditures), current use of one-time funds, and a projected small multi-year structural gap under conservative assumptions; they also said proposed state increases (e.g., discretionary block grants, special education increases) were not yet finalized and therefore not included in projections.
Board members asked staff about the timeline for the math-adoption work, how long the Irvine Math Project contract would continue, plans for parent education and outreach tied to math, and potential grant opportunities (community schools, literacy and professional development). Staff said they are exploring competitive and noncompetitive grants and will return the LCAP and budget for a formal adoption vote at the June 24 board meeting.
No members of the public spoke during the hearing period; the public hearing was closed at 8:31 p.m.
