LCFF and PTA What you need to know this minute.

Local Control Funding Formula Local Control and Accountability Plan

An exciting time for our kids and our schools

1Its an exciting time for our kids and schools!

NOW IS THE TIME TO LEARN AND ASK QUESTIONS AND GET INVOLVED.

THERE ARE A LOT OF EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING that impact our childrens education2Change is coming

This is an important time to be engaged in your childs school and asking questions.

After so many years of cuts we are excited about the great things happening in our schools with new curriculum, new testing and new ways of receiving funds and planning for their use.3Local Control Funding Formula

The Basics4Local Control Funding FormulaEnacted as a trailer bill to the 2013-14 Budget Act (Assembly Bill 97)Major restructuring of school finance formulaMakes fundamental changes to how Prop 98 funds are allocatedProp 98 establishes the minimum funding level for K-14 educationThe Legislature & the Governor decide on an annual basis at what level to fund educationThe LCFF is the model by which state funds are allocated to school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education

5LCFFPer Pupil FundingUnder LCFFConcentration Grant50% of Base GrantSupplemental Grant20% of Base GrantFor each at-risk studentBase Grant

Grades K-3Grades 4-6Grades 7&8Grades 9-12

Actual funding will depend on districts prior revenue levels along with other factors.Concentration GrantDistricts/counties with over 55% of at-risk students receive additional per student concentration grantSupplemental Grant for at-risk studentsLow IncomeEnglish LearnersFoster YouthBase Grant based on grade levelTarget equal base grants per pupil adjusted for four grade spans will be the same for all students at all school districts and charter schoolsInfo on slide6What is changing?BEFORE LCFF:Amount of money each district received per student was called Revenue LimitMuch of the money given to school districts was restricted to particular programs, called categorical programs

AFTER LCFF:Per student funding is now called the LCFF base grant with a different amount depending on student grade levelMost of the money is now NOT restricted to a particular use.More money called Supplemental Grants goes to help high needs students: English Language Learners, low income students and foster children.Even more money called Concentration grants goes to school districts with 55%+ of these students7More ChangesBEFORE LCFF:State categorical programs Special EducationAfter-schoolSchool lunchesQEIATransportationTIIGAFTER LCFF:These Programs RemainRequired accountability plans must show how funds are used by districts to improve performanceAccountability and performance process separate from funding

8Economic Recovery Target (ERT)

*ERT Economic Recovery Target means no district will receive less money than under the old system. Most will receive more.After full funding is achieved, about 230 districts (about a quarter of all districts in the state) would get less under the new formula than they would have received under the old system.

Many of these districts have few high-needs students and received disproportionately more in "revenue limit" and/or "categorical" funding in past years. Some are very small schools fewer than 200 students in rural areas that received extra money to keep their doors open.

To make sure they will not suffer financially as a result of the new funding law, the majority will receive extra payments to make up the gap, called the Economic Recovery Target or ERT.

The majority of those districts will receive the difference between full funding under the new Local Control Funding Formula and what they would have received under the old school finance system, after cuts to revenue limits and categorical programs made during the Great Recession have been restored.

The payments will be in approximately one-eighth increments over the next eight years. At year 8, the Economic Recovery Target will become a permanent addition to what the district will receive from the state.

Those districts that had per-student funding in the top 10 percent of all districts under the old financing system will not be eligible for Economic Recovery Target payments. They will continue to receive funding at their 2012-13 level thousands of dollars more per student than average in some cases but no more.

9Local Control Funding Formula

Easy to read graphic recap:New Law (2013) that is a major restructuring of school finance formulaMakes fundamental changes to how Prop 98 funds are allocatedPhase in is over approximately 8 years, with full implementation planned for 2020-21Does not address adequacy of funding

Shifts spending decisions from the state to local school districts Local flexibility on how to spend money to improve local schoolsRequires districts to focus on eight key areas to help all students succeedAccountability plans and required parent inputMore money for students with greater challenges

10School Funding after LCFF

LCFF DOES NOT CHANGE THE SIZE OF THE PIE ONLY CHANGES HOW IT GETS DIVIDEDADEQUACY IS STILL A BIG ISSUE FOR PTA AND ALL PARENTS

California gets a D+ in Spending (2011)

According toQuality Counts, average per pupil spending in Californiawas $8,341 in 2010-11 $3,523 below the average spending nationwide of $11,864.

Quality Counts reported that in 2010-11, California was among the bottom states in another measure: the capacity to spend on education, which it defines aslocal and state revenues spent as a percentage of taxable resources.California spent 3.1 percent, tied with Oklahoma for 37thlowest.

Many believe that Prop 30 fixed education fundingFew understand that LCFF only changes how funds are distributed.Goal of LCFF at full funding to restore schools to 2007-08 levels

11Local Control and Accountability Plan

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Local Control and Accountability Plan(LCAP)The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) is a critical part of the new Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF).describes the overall vision for students, annual goals and specific actions districts will take to achieve the vision and goals.must address the needs of all studentsmust link the district plan with the district budgetEach school district must engage parents, educators, employees and the community to establish plans.13

ALL Districts are required to adopt Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAPs)By July 1 each year districts must adopt their plans which will be linked to their budgetMust use SBE-adopted LCAP templateMust solicit input from stakeholdersLCAP adopted every three years and updated annuallyDistricts must set goals in eight state priority areas for the district and all school sites14Parental InvolvementDistricts must establish parent advisory committees to provide advice to the district regarding the LCAPDistricts where 15% of the students are EL must establish an English learner advisory committee that must review and provide comment on the LCAPDistricts can utilize existing committees15

By July 1 each year districts must adopt their plans which will be linked to their budgetMust use SBE-adopted LCAP templateMust solicit input from stakeholdersLCAP adopted every three years and updated annuallyDistricts must set goals in eight state priority areas for the district and all school sitesCRITICAL QUESTIONS TO ASK:WHERE IS YOUR DISTRICT IN THE PROCESS?Need to know your districts timeline at what meeting will your school board adopt the plan???16

The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) is a critical part of the new Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF).describes the overall vision for students, annual goals and specific actions districts will take to achieve the vision and goals.must address the needs of all studentsmust link the district plan with the district budgetEach school district must engage parents, educators, employees and the community to establish plans.

17LCFF: Aligns with our valuesEVERY SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAN MUST SHOW PROGRESS IN 8 KEY AREAS THAT REFLECT CORE PTA VALUES

This is an exciting time the state has actually adopted as priorities the very things PTA has been advocating for years addressing the whole child not just focusing on ELA and math scores.

Parents need to understand the priorities and ensure that they are addressed in the LCAPS accountability will be based on district goals and the actions taken to meet the goals. We must advocate for a robust plan that helps all children succeed with engagement a key factor.

Additionally, parent engagement is required and will be evaluated. Another opportunity to help districts do more meaningful outreach and inclusion efforts.188 Key Priority Areas

19Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Three Categories for Planning PurposesGET FAMILIAR WITH THE LCAPs 8 STATE PRIORITES FOR STUDENT SUCCESSNow we will look at 8 state priorities as they are laid out in the LCAP template developed by the SBE and required for use by the districts

The eight priorities are divided into three categories:Conditions of learningStudent outcomesEngagement

Each area must me addressed in the LCAP for each school site and for all subgroups. 20CONDITIONS OF LEARNINGFOCUS PLANNING ON ASSESSING TO WHAT EXTENT: TEACHERS ARE QUALIFIED AND APPROPRIATELY ASSIGNEDSCHOOL FACILITIES ARE IN GOOD REPAIRSTUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO STANDARDS-ALIGNED MATERIALS AND ARE RECEIVING INSTRUCTION THAT IS ALIGNED WITH STATE-ADOPTED CONTENT AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDSSTUDENTS ARE ENROLLED IN A BROAD COURSE OF STUDYBasic ServicesRate of teacher mis-assignmentStudent access to standards-aligned materialsFacilities in good repair

Implementation of State StandardsCommon Core State StandardsEnglish Language DevelopmentNext Generation Science Standards

Course AccessStudent access and enrollment in all required areas of study

21STUDENT OUTCOMESPLANNING WOULD FOCUS ON ASSESSING: PERFORMANCE ON STANDARDIZED TESTSPERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS WHO ARE COLLEGE AND CAREER READYENGLISH LEARNER CLASSIFICATION RATEPASS RATE ON ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMSSTUDENT OUTCOMES IN ALL CORE CURRICULUM AREASB. Pupil OutcomesStudent AchievementPerformance on Standardized testsScore on APICollege & Career readyELs become English proficientReclassification rateAP test scoresEAP scores

Other Pupil OutcomesOther indicators of student performance

22ENGAGEMENTFOCUS PLANNING ON MEASURING: SCHOOL ATTENDANCE RATES INCLUDING CHRONIC ABSENTEEISMDROPOUT AND GRADUATION RATESSUSPENSION AND EXPULSION RATESPARENT INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION MAKING AND THE DEGREE TO WHICH YOU PROMOTE THE PARTICIPATION OF PARENTS THE DEGREE TO WHICH STUDENTS FEEL SAFE AND CONNECTED TO SCHOOLC. EngagementParent InvolvementEfforts to seek parent involvementPromotion of parent participation

Pupil EngagementAttendance ratesChronic absenteeismMiddle school & high school dropoutsGraduation rates

School ClimateStudent suspension ratesStudent expulsionOther local measures

23Opportunity to Leverage our PTA Advocacy goalsSupporting the needs of vulnerable childrenAccess to a full curriculum for every child that includes physical education, arts and STEMHighly effective educators in every classroomStandards, assessments and accountability that best serve every childs needsSafety and positive school climateEarly childhood educationHealthy lifestyles and access to support services for physical, emotional, social and mental health

Our students are more than test scores. Our schools are more than API scores24LCFF & LCAP are huge opportunities for us as parents to shape the vision for our childrens education and make it happen.

25Where we are now?

Source: EdSource Survey of California Public School Parents November 201326Where we need to go

27What can you do now?Find out what your school district is doing to engage you and all parents.Share your ideas directly with administrators and school board members.Attend a meeting or volunteer to serve on a committee.Talk with your childrens teachers and principal about the new law.

28What can you do now?Talk with other parents and connect with your local PTADownload information from your school districts website or www.capta.org Learn more about the eight key areas of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and how they can help your child succeed.

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Questions to ask:What is the timetable for creating the LCAP and the Budget?How will you involve parents and community members? Are parents receiving information in the languages spoken in the home?Has the parent advisory committee been selected? When and where will the committee meetings be held?Do we have an ELAC or DLAC committee? When will they be giving input into the plan?Additional questions to ask:How will the plan be shared with parents & community members? When and where will the public hearing be held?How and when will you be responding in writing to input as required by law?At which school board meeting will the LCAP be adopted? How will you be publicizing the meeting and will you allow adequate time for community input?How are you planning for next steps? Annual review process?

31Speaking up for every child

Continue to have conversations.

Bring others to ask the same questions there is power in numbers.

Focus on what you are trying to accomplish and not on the exact way you think it should be done. Is there an alternate solution? Is there a compromise?

Start at the beginning and persist. Did you talk to the principal? SSC president/members? Teachers at the school site? District Administrator? Superintendent? School Board?What happens when you participate in the process but dont get any traction? When you dont feel the parent voice is being heard?What happens when you participate in the process but dont get any traction? When you dont feel the parent voice is being heard?

Continue to have conversations not confrontations. Dont start at Defcon 5. Ask questions. REPEATEDLY if necessary. Be firm, polite and thank folks for their time and interest.

Bring others to ask the same questions there is power in numbers.

It is up to you to persist cant just ask and walk away. It there is not a parent voice represented in the development of the LCAP there will be no accountability. Must be included to be measured.

Focus on what you are trying to accomplish and not on the exact way you think it should be done. Is there an alternate solution? Is there a compromise? How can you get to yes?

Dont be afraid or hesitant to go up the chain of command. Start at the beginning and persist. Did you talk to the principal? SSC president/committee? Teachers at the school site? District Administrator? Superintendent? School Board?

32Remember this is not a sprint but a marathon: LCFF is the new way schools receive funds

Plan to get involved and stay involved.

LCFF & LCAP Resourceshttp://www.capta.org/lcff

PTA has created some videos on LCFF lets watch them! 2 mins total34LCFF & LCAP Resourceshttp://www.capta.org/lcff

35The Framework for Your School Districts Local Control and Accountability Plan

http://www.capta.org/sections/programs/lcff-lcap.cfm Californias new Local Control Funding Formula law (LCFF) offers an historicopportunity to usher in a new era of parent and family engagement in our schools.

Use PTAs research-based standards and indicators as the framework toguide your local school districts goals and activities for parent and familyengagement, as required by the new Local Control and Accountability Plans.

The PTA Standards are based on extensive research and were developed with theguidance and support of prominent education leaders and practitioners in the fieldof family involvement across the country.

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Your voice matters join the conversationLet us have no more croaking as to what cannot be done; let us see what can be done, and above all see that it is done. Alice McLellan Birney

37QUESTIONS?

Your voice matters join the conversation!

For more information: www.capta.org For questions: Info@capta.org

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