Categorical Programs rolled into LCFF Marisol Guillen 1

LCFF “California is about to embark on the most comprehensive reform to its school finance system in the past 40 years, putting local communities in the driver seat and making a historic investment in high-need students.” - Ted Lempert, president, Children Now 2

Local Control Funding Formula 1. Increases funding for all districts with additional resources for low-income, English Language Learners and Foster Youth. 2. Removes much of the burecratic red tape that bogs down funds sent to local school districts. 3. Increases Local Control giving local school districts more options on how to best use funds to help students. 3

From Then To Now Funding Before LCFF Revenue Limits- They varied from district to district Categorical Programs- They required districts to establish specific programs and services with numerous requirements ___________________________________ Accountability and performance process was separate from funding Funding With LCFF Base Grant- The same for all districts and charters-differentiated by grade span. Supplemental Grant- Go to helping high need students: English Learners, low income students and foster youth(unduplicated pupils) Concentration Grant- Go to districts and charters with 55% or more of their students identified as English Learners, low-income or foster youth. ________________________________________ *Accountability and performance is now based on state and local priorities (LCAP). 4

Categorical Programs Eliminated/Rolled into LCFF Advanced Placement Fee Waiver Alternative Credentialing California High School Exit Exam Tutoring California School Age Families Categorical Programs for New Schools Certificated Staff Mentoring Charter School Block Grant Civic Education Community-Based English Tutoring Community Day School (extra hours) Deferred Maintenance Economic Impact Aid Educational Technology Gifted and Talented Education Grade 7-12 Counseling High School Class Size Reduction Instructional Materials Block Grant International Baccalaureate Diploma Program National Board Certification Incentives Oral Health Assessments Physical Education Block Grant Principal Training Professional Development Block Grant Professional Development for Math and English School and Library Improvement Block Grant School Safety and School Safety Competitive Grant Staff Development Student Councils Summer School Programs Teacher Credentialing Block Grant Remain Outside of LCFF Agricultural Vocational Education Adults in Correctional Facilities After School Education and Safety Program American Indian Education Centers Assessments School Child Nutrition Foster Youth Services Program Mandates Block Grant Partnership Academies Quality Education Investment Act Special Education Specialized Secondary Programs State Preschool Targeted Improvement Instructional Block Grant Home to School 5

What else is REMAINS outside of LCFF “Basic Aid” districts, wealthy districts with high residential property values, (14% of nearly 1,000 school districts). However, “Basic Aid” districts must still comply with state’s new accountability requirements (LCAP). All regulations for federally funded programs remain the same. Federal Measurement System remains the same as we transition to CCSS. Requirements for school districts to satisfy the Williams vs. State of California lawsuit will also remain in place. (Current textbooks, access to clean and safe buildings and fully credentialed teachers.) 6

What does LCFF mean for our communities? Focused funding for students with the greatest needs- *English Learners, foster youth and low-income students A Broader definition of school success- *Standardized tests, student engagement, increase parent involvement, and create more positive learning environments on campus. More local control- (LCAP) *School Leaders and parents have greater influence over spending and will have flexibility at the local level to create academic programs, services and budgets to meet the unique needs of students. 7

LCFF Funding still is inadequate School districts are still digging themselves out of the great recession The full LCFF target gets us back only to the 2007 level of funding CA still ranks 49 th in the nation in funding levels 8

Do you want to get involved? State Board has adopted “emergency” regulations They have begun permanent regulation process Stay engaged at the local and state level (during permanent regulation process) Provide state level input through letters to: Debra Thacker, Regulations Coordinator California Department of Education 1430 N. Street, Room 5319 Sacramento, CA fax: (916) DEADLINE IS MARCH 17,

Acknowledgements/Sources Dr. Christine Walker, Assistant Superintendent, Hueneme Elementary School District Dr. Carlos Dominguez, RSDSS Director, Ventura County Office of Education 10