1. The Local Control Funding Formula & Local Control Accountability Plan
Board Workshop
2/3/14

2. What is the Local Control Funding Formula?
California dramatically reformed its school reform process in July, The new law, known as the Local Control Funding Formula or LCFF, replaces our previous funding system.

3. Basic Points of the LCFF
It became law in July, 2013
A majority of the funding districts receive is distributed through the LCFF
It represents a great investment in Education by the State
$2 billion for implementation during the first year alone
Implementation will take 8 years, with projected completion during the school year
Each district will receive at least the same funding received during the school year once implementation is complete
No district will receive less than the amount received during the school year

4. Example of Per Pupil Funding for a California High-Needs District
Concentration Grant
Supplemental Grant
Base Grant
State categorical and other funding
Revenue Limit
Note: These figures show funding levels upon completion of the implementation period

5. What is Local Control Accountability Plan?
A robust accountability process which is necessary to ensure that program funding improves student achievement
Each district must develop a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) before July 1, The plan connects district goals and actions to funding received from the LCFF
County Offices of Education (COE) and the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) will supervise district performance to determine necessary levels of support or intervention

6. Local Control Accountability Plans: What should they include?
EACH DISTRICT AND SCHOOL MUST HAVE:
FOR EACH SUB-GROUP OF STUDENTS:
8 PRIORITY AREAS
Basic Services
CCSS Implementation
Parental
Involvement
Student Achievement
Student Engagement
School Climate
Course Access
Other Student Outcomes
Race and Ethnicity
Low Income Students
English Learners
Students with Disabilities
Foster Care Students
Goals
Actions
Specific Budget

8. Stakeholder Input Sessions Conducted by Superintendent
LCFF
LCAP
Plan Adoption Process (LCAP Process)
State Priorities and Plan Elements (8)
Student Achievement
Student Engagement
Other Student Outcomes
School Climate
Parent Involvement
Implementation of Academic Standards, including focus on English Learners
Course Access
Basic Services, including facilities, qualified teachers, and instructional materials

9. Stakeholder Input Sessions Conducted by Superintendent
Board Goals
Instructional Design
Data Review
Context for Input
What services do you believe will make a positive impact on the learning achievement of our students of poverty, English Language Learners, foster youth?
What is the most effective way to support the students with the resources available?
What is the impact for the student?

10. Stakeholder Input Sessions Conducted by Superintendent
Input Activity
Eight Priority Areas written on posters and posted around room
Write input on post-it notes
Place post-it notes on the poster that best fits ideas
These post-its will be used in the development of the LCAP