What is LCFF?
The Local Control Funding Formula is California's formula for determining the level of state funding provided to school districts. The funding is dedicated to improve the learning outcomes for three groups of students: English learners, low-income and foster youth.
What is the LCAP?
LCAP is the district's three-year plan for how it will use state LCFF funding to serve all students, including English learners, low-income and foster youth.
74,155 Students Total
(Preschool - Grade 12)
Student Diversity
African American: 8.7%
Asian: 11.4%
Hispanic: 67.7%
Multiple: 1.6%
Native American: 0.6%
Pacific Islander: 0.3%
White (not Hispanic):9.7%
November-February
Engage community
Collect feedback
Compile results
Inform LCAP plan as part of strategic budget development process
March-April
Create draft LCAP
Present draft for review and comment to:
District Advisory Committee (DAC)
District English Learning Advisory Committee (DELAC)
May
Invite public comment
Host Public Hearing
Finalize draft after public comment
June
Adopt LCAP concurrent with the budget
Submit to Fresno County Office of Education for approval
Post on district website
Community Outreach on LCAP
Between November 2015 and May 2016, the district conducted 73 LCAP meetings and workshops with more than 2,000 participants and more than 30,000 responses. Meetings were held with administrators, parent groups, community-based organizations, students, bargaining units and community members. The community was invited through postcards and recorded messages sent to homes and Parent University made phone calls in home languages. Lunch meetings were held for students at each high school. The district continues to build on the outreach, and will provide more opportunities for the community to be involved in the fall.
Facilities Information
66 elementary schools
15 middle schools
9 high schools
4 alternative schools
3 special education schools
1 adult school
8 charter schools
Budget Information
$889 million annual operating budget
Four District Goals
To accomplish the four district goals, it is expected that all students will be in school, on time and ready to learn every day.
All students will excel in reading, writing and math
All students will engage in arts, activities, and athletics
All students will demonstrate character and competencies for workplace success
All students will stay in school on target to graduate
2014 -15 Enrollment by Program
English Learner 16,180 22%
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 59,568 84%
Students with Disabilities 7,131 9.6%
Foster Youth 635 1%
Goal 1 LCAP Priorities
40 Designated Schools: $16.8M
-Additional 30 minutes of instruction each day
-Ten additional professional development days
-One additional teacher to be prioritized by the school
School Site Supports: $8.9M
Additional Teacher Supply Funds: $1.3M
3% Professional Learning Column: $4.6M
-Additional column on the basic salary schedule to support continual learning for teachers
Maintain Middle School Redesign: $5.6M
-PLUS teams to support instruction
Professional Learning Related to the Implementation of the State Standards: $3.4M
Eliminate Fifth and Sixth Grade Combination Classes: $800,000
National Board Certification: $100,000
-Designed to develop, retain, and recognize accomplished teachers
Instructional Supports: $900,000
-To build the collective capacity to improve instruction
Employee Supports: $3.8
-Additional elementary teachers above base
-Reduce large core classes in high schools
-Additional vice principals
Maintain 24:1 TK-third Grade Average Class Size: $1.2M
Further Develop Early Childhood Education: $2.7M
Maintain Elementary Augmentation for Students with Disabilities: $2.3M
Additional Special Education Director: $200,000
Additional Supports for Libraries: $1.3M
-Increasing time for elementary library technicians from five hours per day to six hours per day
-Doubling of library funds for elementary, middle and high schools
Maintain Expanded Transitional Kindergarten: $2.5M
Equity and Access Partnership with UC Merced: $1.7M
-To create more post-secondary choices from the widest array of options for students
GATE / Advanced Placement / International Baccalaureate Expansion: $900,000
Funds to Support Covering Advanced Placement Exams Fees: $200,000
Redesign High School Schedules: $4.0M
Maintain Phoenix Community Day School:$1.7M
Extended Summer Learning:$3.6M
Adding Foster Youth Social Workers:$1.3M
-From four social workers to nine for 2016/17
Student Peer Mentor Program: $400,000
Investments for Secondary Students with Disabilities: $3.4M
English Language Learners: $7.8M
Based on the recommendations of the Master Plan Redesign Committee:
-Four teachers on special assignment to develop and provide professional learning to teachers
-Teachers to increase Hmong courses at high schools
-TSA for support dual immersion expansion
-Supports for EL students taking AP classes
-Expand Family Literacy Project for parents
-Expand Abriendo Puertas courses for parents of early English language learners
-Establish college exposure for students and families of English learners
-$2.5M increase in funding over prior year
Goal 2 LCAP Priorities
Increase School Allocations for Athletics: $6.5M
-Regional athletic events
-Converting athletic trainers from part-time to full-time
District-Funded Field Trips: $4.6M
-Expanding to include TK-sixth grade
Increased Funding for Music Instrument Maintenance and Repair: $100,000
Funds to Continue an After School Program at Edison High School: $400,000
-To replace grant funding
Campus Culture Position at Birney Elementary School: $100,000
Leadership Enrichment Position: $100,000
-To create leadership opportunities for African American youth
Goal 3 LCAP Priorities
Kids Invent!: $1.4M
Patino Entrepreneurial High School: $2.1M
Linked Learning, ROP and CTE Pathway Development: $11.1M
-17 Linked Learning Pathways
-135 CTE courses
-25 Regional Occupation Program courses
-Seven California Partnership Academies
Goal 4 LCAP Priorities
Social Emotional Supports: $1.3M
-Adding six resource counseling assistants
School Climate and Culture: $2.6M
Community Engagement Investments: $1.4M
Expanded Student, Parent and Community Communication: $100,000
Restorative Practices Investment: $800,000
-Adding six additional restorative counselors
Two Community Nurses for Community-Wide Health Issues: $200,000
Resources for Drug Counseling and Prevention: $200,000
Maintain 40 Additional Custodians, Custodial Supervisors, and Grounds Maintenance Positions: $3.0M
Funds to Renovate High School Bathrooms: $2.6M
-Top requested items from high school student input
Two Additional Relief Bus Drivers: $100,000
Upgrading District Technology: $2.1M
-Upgrading school site routers
-Shortening teacher computer refresh cycle from five years to three years
-Adding wireless internet to school buses
School Site Security Enhancements: $400,000
-School resource officer at every middle and high school
-Police chaplains at elementary school
LCAP Funding: All Four Fresno Unified Goals Combined
School Site Allocations to be Prioritized by each School's Site Council: $14.7M
-$5.1 million increase over prior year
-School site allocations to be prioritized by each school site council combined with English learner investing for a total of $26 million
Supplemental Student Supports: $17.1M