District reports midyear LCAP progress; absenteeism down but attendance remains a priority

Feb 11, 2026

The Lemon Grove School District presented its Local Control and Accountability Plan midyear update, reporting reductions in suspensions and a nearly 7% decline in chronic absenteeism (now tracking around 22%). Staff highlighted curriculum, SEL and staffing priorities and asked the board for clearer budget visualizations tying LCFF to services.

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District leaders on Feb. 10 delivered the required midyear Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) update, focusing this year on Goal 2: school community and connectedness. Superintendent Vincent and executive director Amy Folinara outlined actions and expenditures tied to social-emotional learning, positive-behavior supports, family engagement and staffing.

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