Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP)

In 2013-14, the State of California adopted the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) to modernize California's educational funding system.

The LCFF requires all public school districts in the Golden State to develop a three-year Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) to demonstrate how a district utilizes its resources.

The LCAP outlines a district's goals, the ways the district will measure progress toward those goals, and the ways the district will align its funding with its efforts to better serve students.

Through a process of community engagement, the community also has an opportunity to help shape a district's goals and weigh in on budgetary decisions.

That's why SSFUSD highly encourages parents and families to participate in the district's LCAP stakeholder meetings. All families are invited to attend LCAP community meetings to review and provide feedback on the district's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The meetings are attended by school principals, and parents, students, and community members are encouraged to come.

We truly value your feedback and encourage you to be a part of this process.

Dr. Shawnterra Moore

Superintendent

What is Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF)?

When does Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) start?

What changes does the LCFF make to the traditional school funding model?

There were more than forty categories of funding, each for a specific purpose identified by the state, under the previous model.

Under LCFF, the state has established three major forms of funding, providing more local discretion for determining how funds are spent.

Base Grant for all students
Supplemental Grant (focused on all English Language Learners, students eligible for free and reduced priced meals, and foster youth)
Concentration Grant (focused on each English Language Learner or student eligible for free and reduced priced meals above 55% of the district-wide enrollment).

What does the term "student subgroup" refer to?

How much additional funding does SSFUSD receive through the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF)?

SSFUSD typically does not receive additional funds under the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), but the district is extremely proud of the work that has gone into developing its Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).

The LCAP process has allowed the district to define our beliefs and values by coming together with our stakeholders to identify the actions, services, and requisite budget dollars needed to align our district goals with the state's eight priority areas (see below).

How will schools be accountable?

What does the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) measure?

How is the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) developed?

What is the term of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)?

When will the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) be adopted?

What is the difference between a strategic plan and the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)?

A strategic plan is a document used to communicate an organization’s goals or priorities, the actions needed to achieve those goals, and other critical elements needed to achieve an organization's vision.

SSFUSD's five-year Strategic Plan was co-created with our community and was approved by our Board of Trustees in 2024. It outlines "what" we will do over the next five years to achieve our Portrait of a Graduate vision for all students, in the form of five Strategic Priorities: 1) Exceptional Instruction, 2) Engaged Students, 3) Purposeful Partnerships, 4) Empowered Educators, and 5) Equity-Centered Systems.

The Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) is a strategic roadmap that all districts in California must create using a state-adopted template. It describes “how” a district intends to meet its annual goals for all students with specific activities to address state and local priorities.

How do I learn more about LCAP?

Send an email to [email protected]

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