Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)

The California 2013-14 Budget Act and related legislation (Assembly Bill 97, Senate Bill 97, and Senate Bill 91) made significant changes to the State public school funding system. The legislation introduced the new Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) which simplifies the funding process and strengthens local accountability. Through the LCFF, local educational agencies (LEAs) will receive funds based on local student demographics. The Legislative Analyst's Office Overview of LCFF includes an explanation of the new school funding system.

The Local Control Formula Funding (LCFF) model replaces the previous revenue limit funding model as well as eliminates the discrete funding of the majority of the categorical programs. The formula establishes a base with supplemental and concentration add-ons for English Learners (EL), free and reduced-price meal eligible students and foster youth students, and provides additional funding for K-3 CSR, Grades 9-12, Home‑to‑School Transportation, and the Targeted Instructional Improvement Grant (TIIG).

An important component of the LCFF is the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). LEAs will use the State-approved LCAP template to develop a plan that includes annual goals and actions that will be implemented to meet eight State priorities, and describe the related budget. The LCFF requires the County Superintendent of Schools to approve the LCAPs and budgets for districts within their county.

Education Code 52065 (b) (1) & (2) states “A county superintendent of schools shall do all of the following: (1) Post on the Internet Web site of the county office of education any local control and accountability plan approved by the county board of education, and any updates or revisions to a local control and accountability plan approved by the county board of education. (2) Post all local control and accountability plans submitted by school districts, or links to those plans, on the Internet Web site of the county office of education.”

Click on the following links to locate the Local Control Accountability Plans for all Districts and Charter Schools in Fresno County. Contact the Fresno County Office of Education with questions about LCFF and LCAP.

Developing an LCAP

Information for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs): Local Educational Agencies are required by the Local Control Funding Formula to develop and adopt a three-year Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) by June 30th, annually. Plans will be updated annually. The LCAP describes how the agencies will address the state and local priorities by setting annual goals for all students and each significant subgroup of students. Also, the actions that will be taken to meet the goals must be included and the adopted budget must be aligned to the actions in the plan.

For assistance with the LCAP, contact Marvin Baker (mbaker@fcoe.org), Director of LCAP & Compliance.

LCAP State Priorities

There are eight State priorities that must be addressed in the LCAP. (County offices of education have two additional priorities.) The priorities are grouped into three categories: Conditions for Learning, Engagement, and Pupil Outcomes. Each LCAP goal may include more than one priority.

 


 

Conditions for Learning

Priority 1: Basic Services

Compliance with Williams requirements: appropriate teacher assignment, sufficient instructional materials, and facilities in good repair

Priority 2: Implementation of State Standards

Implementation of the academic content and performance standards adopted by the State Board of Education, including how the programs and services will enable English learners to access the common core academic content standards and the English Language Development standards.

Priority 7: Course Access

The extent to which pupils have access to, and are enrolled in, a broad course of study that includes core subject areas (i.e., English, mathematics, social science, science, visual and performing arts, health, physical education, career and technical education, etc.), including the programs and services developed and provided to economically disadvantaged pupils, English learners, foster youth, and individuals with exceptional needs.

Priority 9: Expelled Youth (County Offices of Education Only)

Coordination of instruction with other agencies regarding expelled youth.

Priority 10: Foster Youth (County Offices of Education Only)

Coordination of services with other agencies regarding foster youth.

Engagement

Priority 3: Parent Involvement

Parental involvement, including efforts the school district makes to seek parent input in making decisions for the school district and each individual school site, and including how the school district will promote parental participation in programs for economically disadvantaged pupils, English learners, foster youth, and individuals with exceptional needs.

Priority 5: Pupil Engagement

Pupil engagement as measured by multiple indicators including, but not limited to, rates associated with attendance, chronic absenteeism, dropout (middle and high school), and high school graduation.

Priority 6: School Climate

School climate as measured by multiple indicators including, but not limited to, pupil suspension and expulsion rates as well as other local measures assessing safety and school connectedness.

Pupil Outcomes

Priority 4: Pupil Achievement

Pupil achievement as measured by multiple indicators including, but not limited to, assessment data, college readiness, and language proficiency.

Priority 8: Other Pupil Outcomes

Pupil outcomes, if available, in the subject areas comprising a broad course of study.

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