2015-2016

Local Control Accountability Plan

Board of Trustees Annual Update Study Session

Wednesday, January 6, 20156:00 PM

AgendaI. Purpose of the Study Session

II. LCAP Overview

III. Eight State Priorities

IV. 2015-2016 JUHSD LCAP Goals

V. Stakeholder Engagement Update

VI. LCAP Goal #1 Highlights Summary

VII. LCAP Goal #2 Highlights Summary

VIII. LCAP Goal #3 Highlights Summary

IX. Next Steps

Purpose of the Study Session

To use the state required Annual Update template to provide information to the Board

of Trustees on the progress of actions and services for each JUHSD LCAP goal.

LCAP OverviewThe LCAP is an important component of the LCFF. Under the LCFF all LEAs are required to prepare an LCAP, which describes how they intend to meet annual goals for all pupils, with specific activities to address state and local priorities identified pursuant to EC Section 52060(d).

Districts, charter schools and County Offices of Education are required to do the following in the LCAP:

● Address the eight [8] state priorities

● Identify the actions and services to meet the District LCAP goals

● Identify metrics (indicators/data points) for monitoring the progress of each LCAP

goal

● Account for the LCFF supplemental expenditures and District funds

LCAP OverviewThe LCAP includes a description of annual

goals, for all pupils, and for each subgroup of

pupils which include English learners, foster

youth and socio-economically disadvantaged

students.

Eight State Priorities

Required Metrics BASIC SERVICES [P1]

Teacher misassignment rateStudent access to instructional materials

School facilities in good repair

COURSE ACCESS [P7]

Student access and enrollment in all required

areas of study

STATE ACADEMIC & PERFORMANCE STANDARDS [P2]

Implementation of CCSS for all students including English learners

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT [P5]

Attendance rateChronic absenteeism

High School dropout rateHigh school graduation rate

SCHOOL CLIMATE [P6]

Suspension rateExpulsion rate

PARENT INVOLVEMENT [P3]

Parent input for decisions at district and school sitePromotion of participation of parents representing unduplicated pupil groups and student with disabilities

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT [P4]

Smarter Balanced assessment resultsA-G rate and CTE course completion

English learner progress towards English proficiencyEnglish learner Reclassification rate

Advanced Placement score of 3 or aboveEarly assessment Program results

OTHER STUDENT OUTCOMES [P8]

Other indicators of student performance (National Merit Scholars, participation in county or

statewide events, Physical Fitness Test, local formative assessments, etc…)

JUHSD LCAP Goals2015-2016

1. Increase student achievement for all students

2. Increase school/community connectedness

3. Increase student support services

Stakeholder Engagement Update

School Site Meetings(September - October 2015)

District Advisory Committee(October 28, 2015)

Site principals provided staff with 2015-2016 LCAP overview

● 8 parents● 2 students● 6 staff members● 5 administrators● 2 community members

Topic: overview of LCAP actions and goals and solicited feedback on actions and services through Google Docs

LCAP Goal #1 HighlightsIncrease Student Achievement for All Students

PSAT 10Purpose:

● To promote access and equity for all 10th grade students to take the PSAT● To serve as practice for NMSQT/PSAT in the 11th grade which could enable

students to be National Merit Scholars● To give the teachers and administrators an additional metric for enrollment in

Advanced Placement courses

Details:● Test administration on February 25, 2016● Communication:

○ Email and flyer to parents○ Initial class visits by counselors○ Sign ups by Google Form○ Follow up by counselors

School # Signups Total # 10th grade

students

JHS 246 299

OHS 181 181

TNHS 263 271

WHS 357 446

College Preparatory Courses During Summer School

Purpose:● To allow students to make up a grade of D to be UC/CSU eligible and/or to

increase UC/CSU GPA● To increase A-G rate● To allow math acceleration

Details:● Target current 11th grade students who could

potentially be A-G eligible if grades of D (in 1-2 courses) are allowed to be repeated inthe summer

● Extended days (approximately 90 hours)

Courses and number of students who

could benefit from Summer School CP

Geometry 26

Algebra 2 16

Biology 13

Chemistry 5

NavianceNaviance is a comprehensive college and career readiness solution for middle and high schools that helps align student strengths and interests to post-secondary goals, and improve student outcomes.

Details● Purchased in Spring of 2012● Features

○ Career assessments○ College research○ Four-year planning○ Scholarship search○ Email filtered groups○ Surveys

● Challenges○ Low student and parent usage○ System management at the District and site level

Career Technical Education

Goal:To enhance and expand Career Technical pathways at JUHSD.

Details:● Survey students and parents on pathway of

interest● Apply for the Career Technical Incentive

Grant (3-year grade to encourage the development of new career technical education and enhance and maintain current CTE programs)

JHS● Automotive● Computer Concepts● Food and Nutrition● Wood Technology

TNHS● Automotive● Food and Nutrition● Theater Arts Production● Wood Technology

WHS

● Accounting● Automotive● Computer Concepts● Exploring Computer Science● Fabric Arts● Food and Nutrition● Introduction to Technology

and Engineering● Life Management● Personal Finance● Web Design● Wood Technology

Today’s cutting-edge, rigorous and relevant career and technical education (CTE) prepares youth and adults for a wide range of high-wage, high-skill,

high-demand careers

Technology

LCAP Goal # 2

Highlights

Increase School/Community

Connectedness

Synergy Gradebook UsagePurpose:● To improve communication regarding academic progress

between parents/guardians and teachers.

● Inform students of progress before it’s too late to make up the grade

Details:● Update the Synergy gradebook every 15 days (twice

before the end of progress report/grading period)

● Educational technologists attended a gradebook training in September 2015

Communication PlanStudy Session held on November 30, 2015

Phase One Phase Two Ongoing

Redesign district Website to include: ● Mobile site option ● Measurably increase traffic and stickiness (metric measures) ● Strategic plan messaging throughout ● Overall user-friendly access to information and opportunities for

interaction ● Clear and easily understandable information on state and

district finances ("the way things work"), including LCFF ● District goals and progress reports from JUHSD Strategic Plan ● Review and highlight district delivery on prior goals ● Employee access pages updated to better facilitate feedback

and information ● Student-specific pages created to provide information and

interaction

Manage, centralize and grow database for messaging to parents and other stakeholders.

● Assess current contact information ● Produce online and hard copy form to use for collect information ● Design/launch collection drive

Establish communications advisory group and agenda.

Develop district news and other relevant content for Website

Establish media relationships and opportunities for community outreach

Create and test outbound messaging capability

Launch event for Strategic Plan identity

Upgrade content on district and school websites

Investigate awards, grants and honors opportunities

Plan and execute employee training

Plan parent/community outreach forum

Celebrate JUHSD!

Parent LiaisonsRoles and Responsibilities:

● Parent Liaison will be a point of contact for all English Learner families

● Fostering positive relationships between families and the school site

● Provide translation/interpretation services as needed (i.e. receiving school information in

home language, interpret meetings with school staff, etc.)

● Educate families of school policies, procedures and programs

● Welcoming newcomer families and EL transfers to school site

● Develop workshops and activities to help engage EL Families to participate in their child’s

education

● Collaborating with other Parent Liaison Coordinators in monthly meetings

● Will host an English learner family event

Parent and Staff Input● Promote District/school trainings/workshops (Naviance, CCSS, LCAP, APEX,

FAFSA, informational workshop on a variety of topics)

● Research and develop protocols on how to create a warm and welcoming environment

● District/school will attempt to make website more user friendly (add calendar of dates, add resources etc.)

● Increase community partners in all district and school committees e. Develop a process for regular communication between home and school (newsletters, email, auto dialer, Naviance, ParentVue) and determine frequency

Student Voice● Survey all students in actions and services related to the LCAP.

● Create focus groups to further discuss issues that may affect student outcomes.

● Explore the use of social media as a tool platform for students to talk to District and/or school officials about issues and concerns.

● Create an anonymous bullying report form and post on website.

● Create a link on school’s website where students can post suggestions

● Each site will develop a process of effectively communicating information about school and District-related events to all students.

Increase student support servicesLCAP Goal # 3 Highlights

Jefferson High SchoolADVANCED PLACEMENT ACADEMY

The AP Academy will provide skill practice and enrichment, ultimately leading to success on both the AP Exam and beyond. The AP Academy will offer a variety of skill development in order to enrich the skills that are being taught during daily instruction in the classroom. Skills will be explicitly taught, practiced, and assessed during each session.

CHALLENGE DAY FOR STAFF & FOR STUDENTS

Build connection and empathy, and to fulfill our vision that every child lives in a world where they feel safe, loved, and celebrated.

Oceana High School● Provide stipends for counseling interns and mentors

● Mindfulness professional development opportunity

● Senior exhibition standards before school support

● Standards-based grading collaboration meetings

Terra Nova High School

● Extended library hours

● Peer mentoring, bullying awareness, bringing social issues to the forefront

● Contract with Daly City Youth Health Center to provide additional counseling services ( hired 1 additional counselor) on Tuesdays for the entire spring 2015 semester

Thornton High School

Contract with Star Vista to provide psycho-education and counseling to help at-risk youth learn about anger management; improve coping skills; increase academic achievement and school attendance; and improve their sense of self-esteem (21 hours per week for 3 days for 28 weeks

Westmoor High School● Los Hermanos class via Skyline College to provide a college-readiness/ college

preparation/counseling/ assistance and tutoring. Meets twice a week for approximately 3 hours starting in September 2015 and ending in December 2015.

● Kababayan class via Skyline College to provide a college-readiness/college preparation/counseling/assistance and tutoring. Meets twice a week for approximately 3 hours starting in September 2015 and ending in December 2015.

● Homework Center (September 29 - May 26)(Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 3:30pm-5:00pm)

● Counseling interns and mentors

Next Steps● School site data analysis (January 4-29, 2016)

● District Advisory Committee Meeting (February 3, 2016) - Data analysis

● Student/Parent/Staff Survey (February - March 2016)

● LCAP county meetings (January and February)