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Trustees approve 2026–27 LCAP after parents raise questions about outcomes and engagement
Summary
Multiple speakers urged clearer evidence that LCAP investments accelerate student outcomes and stronger parent engagement; trustees acknowledged concerns and approved the 2026–27 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) by unanimous vote.
The board received three public comments focused on the district's Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), including concerns about outcome trends, parent participation, and the mechanism for reviewing ineffective strategies.
A public commenter identified in the record as "July Tour" compared the current and proposed LCAPs and urged the board to provide clearer evidence that investments in programs such as AP, IB and career technical education are improving student achievement. The commenter said the district's total projected revenue had increased materially while many outcomes had not improved, and asked "where is the analysis showing which strategies are accelerating outcomes?"
Another speaker, Sharon Thurman, asked whether parent advisory committee procedures were followed and requested that the board clarify how families would be advised of results throughout the school year rather than only annually. Jen Souza, speaking as a parent and teacher, urged the district to make LCAP engagement more accessible to families who may not use digital platforms and called for meaningful in-person feedback opportunities.
Trustees acknowledged community concerns, discussed the LCAP process as a multi-meeting item and emphasized the plan is a working roadmap. A motion to approve the plan (after hearing comments) passed 5-0 on roll call; trustees said they would continue to pursue additional community engagement and data updates during the year.
