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Board holds LCAP public hearing and hears college‑acceptance trends; district reports improved reclassification and attendance metrics
Summary
At the public hearing staff summarized the 2026–27 LCAP goals and outcome data, noting improvements in English learner reclassification, attendance increases across sites and declines in chronic absenteeism; Dr. Wolf reported college acceptance highlights including strong UC admit rates.
The San Marino Unified board held a public hearing on the district’s proposed 2026–27 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) on June 9 and reviewed student outcome indicators.
Dr. Lena Richtor summarized the three LCAP goals: exemplary teaching and learning; safe and inclusive learning environments; and meaningful and authentic engagement. She noted this is year three of the current three‑year LCAP cycle and explained consultation with parent and special‑education advisory groups. Outcome highlights reported to the board included modest declines and gains tied back to the LCAP baseline (2022–23): a slight CASPP (state assessment) dip from baseline for some groups but notable gains in English learner progress (LP growth of about 7.7% since 2022–23) and a reclassification rate increase of about 13.5% since baseline. Attendance improved across all four schools (district attendance reported at about 97.21% with site increases), and chronic absenteeism declined districtwide (to roughly 3.2%).
Dr. Benjamin Wolf separately presented college application and acceptance trends for the graduating class, noting continued strong University of California results (notably UC Berkeley and UCLA) and increases in out‑of‑state public university applications and acceptances. He highlighted selective acceptances (a small number to institutions such as MIT and Caltech) and shared that counseling staff provided targeted supports including FAFSA and application workshops.
Dr. Richtor said the LCAP will be returned to the board June 23 with a recommendation for adoption and submission to the state by the July 1 deadline.
Why it matters: The LCAP ties district goals to spending priorities and the data reported (attendance, reclassification, assessment and college placements) inform program decisions and future LCAP metrics.
