Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)

2014-2017

Hesperia Unified School DistrictJune 2, 2014

Conditions of Learning:Priority 1: Basic-Teachers appropriately assigned and fully credentialed, access to textbooks, facilities in good repair

Priority 2: Implementation of State Standards-Academic and performance for all students

Priority 7: Course Access-Enrollment in a broad course of study

State Priorities

Pupil Outcomes:Priority 4: Pupil Achievement-Performance on standardized tests, APT, college and career ready, English learners becoming English proficient and reclassified, Advanced Placement scores, Early Assessment Program for college

Priority 8: Other Pupil Outcomes-District measurements

State Priorities Cont.

Engagement:Priority 3: Parent Involvement-Parent input in decision making, promotion of parent participation for all subgroups

Priority 5: School Attendance Rates, absenteeism rates, middle and high school dropout rates, graduation rates

Priority 6: School Climate: Suspension and expulsion rates, surveys of pupils, parents and teachers on sense of safety and school connectedness

State Priorities Cont.

HUSD sought input from all stakeholders, categorized responses and examined trends and patterns allowing the district to determine the processes, goals, targets and criteria that focus on learning.

Section 1: Stakeholder Engagement

January 23, 2014 – District English Learners Advisory Committee (DELAC)

February 3, 2014 – HUSD Governing Board Meeting

February 4, April 22, 2014 – Superintendent Parent Advisory Group input and review

February 12, March 19, April 9 and May 14, 2014 – Bargaining groups with Ed Services to develop and review LCAP goals

February 13, 24 & 25 – Stakeholder Meetings at Oak Hills, Sultana and Hesperia High

Involvement Process

February 19, 2014 – District Advisory Committee (DAC) input

March 5, 2014 – Bargaining groups input March 17, 2014 – HUSD Governing Board

Workshop to share stakeholder input May 8 & 15, 2014 – District management group

input and review May, 2014 – DELAC comments and approval May 21, 2014 – DAC comments and approval June 2, 2014 – Public Hearing June 16, 2014 – Board Approval of LCAP

Involvement Process Cont.

Upon completion of the various stakeholder input meetings, the District has identified common, recurring themes that are identified below. These themes are reflected in the goals, action/services and expenditures of the District. Common themes included: Use of technology Extended class/coursework study outside the

classroom Attract and retain quality personnel Focus on student learning and application Address discrepancies between quality instruction and

assessment performance Provide more arts opportunities to improve subject

literacy

Stakeholder Input

Reduce class size-more one on one More career technical educational courses Improve study skills Expand Regional Occupational Program Provide rewards, address absences and tardiness End social promotion Hold teachers accountable for teaching Increase project-based and activity-based

instruction Implement Common Core State Standards

instruction

Stakeholder Input Cont.

Implement site-based funding; fund programs according to needs

Provide industry-driven courses such as, internships, work experience, job placement

Partner with business, community groups, non-profits, etc. to increase opportunities for students

Increase tutoring Promote AVID Utilize multiple ways to measure success Establish a student mentor program Increase counseling services Highly qualified staff, teachers and administrators Class size reduction in A-G courses Expand creative thinking and learning across all academic and

extracurricular teaching/programs

Stakeholder Input Cont.

As we transition to new state standards, it is important to assist educators in embedding the 4Cs in their classroom practices. HUSD will provide appropriate professional development to prepare teachers for these shifts and to implement technology as a tool to enhance learning.

 

Addressing Priorities

It is important to assess the effectiveness of HUSD's instructional program. Multiple measures of performance, both formative and summative, are required to assess student learning. On-going data review with stakeholder input has been, and will continue to be, an essential piece of determining student needs, instructional goals and actions. Outlined in this document are the goals and actions identified to address gaps in student learning and preparedness for college and/or career that have surfaced as a result of our data review.

Addressing Priorities Cont.

What is provided for all studentsStudent academic, social and emotional success will be a priority for all Hesperia district and site personnel, and will create a cohesive focus for the base program for students. This includes high quality teachers and leaders, safe and clean facilities, standards based instructional materials, instructional support, operational and human resources.

The base program lump sum of $137,122,886 reflects the approximate cost for high quality teachers, administrators, classified staff, counselors, district office staff, related materials and resources.

Base Program

Goal 1: Hesperia USD will provide high-quality classroom curriculum, instruction and assessment to prepare our students for success in college and/or a career. Priorities 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8  All students will show growth in their performance

levels in all subject areas. All students will show growth in their performance levels in all subjects on the District's Single Assessment (Math, English Language Arts, and Science.

All students will have access to a curriculum that meets their needs through alternative ways of accessing the curriculum.

Section 2: Identified Goals

The percentage of students who are college and/or career ready will increase.

A comprehensive student and program assessment and evaluation system will be implemented and monitored.

All teachers will be highly-qualified, appropriately assigned and provided with support to increase their knowledge and practices to support the transition to Common Core and 21st Century Learning.

Identified Goals Cont.

Goal 2: Hesperia USD will provide a physically and emotionally safe climate and learning environment that is responsive to all students. Priorities 1, 5, 6, 8

All sites will have a safe school plan. All students and parents will be provided

opportunities to discuss concerns regarding school climate and safe learning environment.

All facilities, equipment, furniture and grounds will be maintained in good repair.

Identified Goals Cont.

Goal 3: Hesperia USD will involve parents, families and community stakeholders as direct partners in the education of all students. Priorities 5, 6, 8

Ensure parent and community involvement in academic improvement strategies, including representatives from English Learners (EL), Low Income (LI) and Foster Youth (FY).

Identified Goals Cont.

Teacher credential database Teacher assignment AP/EAP exam results ROP/CTE course completion CAHSEE pass rate A-G requirements Achievement on standardized assessments District Single Assessment Progress Common Formative Assessments Summative Assessments Physical Fitness Test results

Measurement of Goals

Graduation/Dropout rates Suspension/Expulsion rates Absenteeism rate Parent participation rate Parent/student surveys Partnership for 21st Century Skills K-12

Exemplar Tool Williams Quarterly Reports

Measurement of Goals Cont.

Base Program: Provide high quality teachers, administrators, classified staff, counselors, district office staff, and necessary materials and resources. Goal 1

Provide standards-based district adopted textbooks and/or resources, including digital textbooks, to be used with supplemental materials to teach the standards. Goal 1

Offer intervention/remediation/enrichment through before, during, and after school and online credit recovery programs to ensure student success. Goal 1 & 2

Section 3: Actions and Services

Encourage individual schools to develop themes or a focus such as, Health and Medical or Science Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), etc. to provide options for students to prepare them for college and/or career opportunities. Goal 1

Reduce class sizes. Goal 1 Differentiate and personalize lessons to meet

student needs through a variety of strategies including Project-Based Learning. Goal 1 & 2

Actions and Services Cont.

Expand the use of technology to support instruction and student learning. Goal 1

Assist educators in developing a deeper understanding of learning and applying it to classroom practices using research-based strategies by providing teachers-on-assignment and professional development opportunities. Goal 1

Continue with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) at all sites to work collaboratively as teams to address the needs of all students. Goal 1

Actions and Services Cont.

Schools will more effectively deliver core content and create opportunities that will close gaps, leading to increased success in college and careers. Goal 1

Provide programs, activities and incentives such as Clue Me In, Festival of the Arts, Young Authors, Academic Pentathlon, Science Fair, Renaissance and award programs. Goal 2

Help students become connected to school and feel safe through programs such as, peer counseling, Safe School Ambassadors and other anti-bullying programs, and School-wide Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS). Goal 2

Actions and Services Cont.

Psychologists and counselors will provide academic guidance, socio-emotional support and foster school connectedness and assist in the development of individual learning plans. Goal 1 & 2

Provide opportunities for students to participate in Career Technical Education (CTE) and Regional Occupation Programs (ROP). Goal 1 & 2

To create strong relationships and partnerships with all stakeholders, parent trainings, learning opportunities and workshops will be offered. Goal 3

Actions and Services Cont.

All facilities, equipment, furniture and grounds will be maintained in good repair. Goal 2

Social Workers will assist children and families with social issues/challenges impacting education. Goal 2 & 3

Administrative and library services will be provided to support literacy and numeracy. Goal 1

Technology support services will be provided to support the integration of 21st Century Skills into the curriculum. Goal 1

Actions and Services Cont.

Provide additional time, support and materials to support learning at home.

Funds will be allocated for academic supports, tests and remediation, transportation, and costs and fees for athletics and extracurricular programs as needed.

Additional strategic and intensive support will be given as needed.

Actions and Services For low income (LI) students, English Learners (EL), Re-designated English Proficient (RFEP), and Foster Youth (FY)

Support in English Language Development will be provided to ensure continued progress towards full English proficiency.

A College/Career Readiness program will be implemented for high school long-term EL students.

Parents and students will receive both high school graduation requirements and UC/CSU entrance requirements annually beginning in 6th grade.

Actions and Services For low income (LI) students, English Learners (EL), Re-designated English Proficient (RFEP), and Foster Youth (FY) Cont.

Scholarship workshops for all high school RFEP students and their parents will be held.

Provide opportunities for foster parents to be trained in how to support their students.

Classified staff will receive on-going training in procedures of how to register foster youth.

Actions and Services For low income (LI) students, English Learners (EL), Re-designated English Proficient (RFEP), and Foster Youth (FY) cont.

Ensure LEA foster youth liaison has adequate time, knowledge and resources to fully execute responsibilities.

Ensure that upon full implementation of LCFF, every foster youth receives educational counseling from a counselor/psychologist with the skills, time and training necessary to carry out their responsibilities and develop an individualized learning plan for each foster student.

Actions and Services For low income (LI) students, English Learners (EL), Re-designated English Proficient (RFEP), and Foster Youth (FY) Cont.

For the 2014-15 school year, Hesperia USD will receive an increase in funds of $18 million. This amount was calculated on the unduplicated count of low income, foster youth and English learners estimated at slightly above 70%. The funds are being expended on a district-wide basis to meet the needs of all students including the above target groups. These funds are being used to provide an increase of quality learning opportunities and additional highly-qualified teachers, along with tools needed to prepare all students for tomorrow’s world.

LCAP Budget Justification

In an effort to provide improved services to low income students, foster youth and English learners, additional supports for student programs were increased in health services, professional development, grade-span adjustment, support staff, intervention programs, technology, infrastructure and other supplemental resources. These increases and improvements will ensure proportionality of 8.72% for the 2014-15 school year.

LCAP Budget Justification Cont.

Certificated Personnel (object code 1000-1999, 3000-3999)-Additional grade-span adjustment teachers, additional psychologists/counselors, over-contract pay for teachers, substitutes for professional development, benefits.

$3,430,000

Classified Personnel (object code 2000-2999, 3000-3999)-Library Media Specialists, instructional assistants, bilingual assistants, testing specialists, social workers, technology personnel, over-contract pay for classified personnel, substitutes for professional development, benefits.

$1,723,700

Books and Supplies (object code 4000-4999)-Textbooks, computerized books, instructional materials and supplies, computer software/hardware.

$1,882,500

Services and Other Operating Expenses (object code 5000-5999)-Professional development conferences, printshop, on-line computer program subscriptions, consultants for professional development.

$2,556,500

Base Program – Lump sum reflecting approximate cost for high quality teachers, administrators, classified staff, counselors, district office staff related materials and resources.

$137,122,886

Instructional Services (object codes 1000-1999, 2000-2999, 3000-3999, 4000-4999, 5000-5999)-Centralized services used by the district office to provide support to school programs.

$334,344

Expenditures

Conclusion

The LCAP was created in collaboration with community stakeholder groups and encompasses effective, efficient, and exemplary practices in all HUSD’s divisions, departments and schools. Working together to achieve these goals supports our vision of “Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow's World.”

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