Trustees review 2026–27 LCAP as district reports strong academic indicators and equity focus

The Brea Olinda Unified School District presented its 2026–27 Local Control and Accountability Plan, emphasizing equity for English learners, foster youth and low‑income students and linking goals to the budget.

Mr. Johnson, the staff presenter, described the LCAP as a "213 page document" that aligns district goals with the eight state priorities and the budget. He said the district serves approximately 5,700 students and that the California Dashboard shows the district is "green almost everywhere," with an orange indicator for chronic absenteeism. "One of the things over the last 13 years, it really has become more compliance driven, unfortunately, meaning more of a check off box so that we can spend the money," Johnson said, adding that the plan continues to center equity.

Johnson outlined four LCAP goals: rigorous and relevant instruction supporting college and career readiness; supports for students' mental and physical health; an educational technology framework; and a culture that fosters belonging and engagement. He said the district will allocate about $5.3 million for high‑need students next year to support reading intervention specialists, K‑12 AVID expansion, elementary counselors, robotics and summer learning.

Trustees asked for further data on foster youth and low‑income student counts; Johnson said those figures are included in the full LCAP document and offered to provide an update to the board. Trustees also praised increases in AP exam participation and pass rates, which Johnson said rose from 1,371 exams with a 75% pass rate to 1,471 exams with an 81.7% pass rate.

The board opened the required public hearing on the LCAP during the meeting; the district plans to take formal action on adoption at a subsequent meeting after public review.