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ACE Charter Schools

February 28, 2024

��LCAP Mid-Year Update

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Agenda

  1. Overview of Requirements
  2. Updated Budget Overview for Parents
  3. LCAP Goals
    1. Progress towards meeting goal
    2. Implementation and Expenditure Status

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Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)

What is it?

A comprehensive state plan required of districts and charter schools that details key goals, actions, and budgeted expenditures.

Focus Area

How additional funds are being used to benefit higher need student groups

(Low Income, English Learner, and Foster Youth)

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LCAP Components 2023-24

Mid-Year 2023-24 Annual Update Board Presentation

      • LCAP Outcomes
      • LCFF Financial Expenditures YTD
      • LCAP Actions Implementation Update

2024-25 LCAP - New 3-Year Plan 

      • Budget Overview for Parents
      • 2023-24 Annual Update Actions and Expenditures
      • Highlights, Identified Needs, Education Partner Engagement
      • 2024-25 Goals, Outcomes, Actions, Expenditures
      • Increased and Improved Services Requirement

New annual requirement

Traditional LCAP Components

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Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)

LCAP as SPSA

Charter schools may use the LCAP to also serve as the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) to describe how federal funds will be used to increase student achievement. 

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Budget Overview

A concise summary of revenues for this year.

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LCAP Budget Overview

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LCAP Goals: Progress and Implementation Status

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Goal 1

Goal 1: School structures and systems will promote a positive school culture as well as growth-mindset and sense of optimism in students that further promotes engagement, increasing attendance while decreasing chronic absence, suspension, and expulsion rates.

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Goal 1 Outcomes 2022-23 and change from 2021-22

Metric

Empower

Esperanza

Inspire

ACE High

Attendance Rate

90% (+.05)

92.4% (+2.5)

92.04% (+1.8)

87.69% (+0.9)

Chronic Absence Rate

33.6% (-6.8)

29.4% (-7.9)

30.2% (-3.7)

47.3% (-0.3)

Suspension Rate

0% (-13.2)

0% (-0.4)

2.3% (-10.3)

0% (-11.1)

Expulsion Rate

0%

0%

0%

0%

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Goal 1 Outcomes 2022-23 (Cont’d)

Metric

Empower

Esperanza

Inspire

ACE High

Desired Outcome for 2023–24

Percent of families with positive feelings about school safety

90%

95%

94%

91%

80%

Facility Condition

Good

Good

Good

Good

Good

Middle School Dropout Rate

0%

0%

10%

N/A

0%

High School Dropout Rate

N/A

N/A

N/A

10.5%

<5%

High School Graduation Rate

N/A

N/A

N/A

88.6%

>90%

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Goal 1 Action Implementation Status – All Schools

Action #

Action Title �(* increased service for high need students)

Status

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Recruitment Campaign

In Progress

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Attendance Intervention *

In Progress

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Social Emotional Learning *

In Progress

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MTSS (Culture) *

In Progress

5

Safe, Clean, & Healthy School Facilities

In Progress

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Goal 2

Goal 2: College Readiness - Students will gain the academic knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in college and beyond.

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English Language Arts/Literacy Outcomes

Spring SBAC Summative

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SBAC ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS/LITERACY:�Percentage of Students by Achievement Level

State ELA/Literacy average for 2023: 46.7% Met or Exceeded

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ELA: 2022 to 2023 Comparison�Meeting or Exceeding the Standard

State ELA average for 2023: 46.7% Met or Exceeded

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SBAC ELA BY STUDENT GROUP:�Percentage Met or Exceeded

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Mathematics Outcomes

Spring SBAC Summative

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SBAC MATH:�Percentage of Students by Achievement Level

State Math average for 2023: 34.6% Met or Exceeded

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MATH: 2022 to 2023 Comparison�Meeting or Exceeding the Standard

State Math average for 2023: 34.6% Met or Exceeded

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SBAC Math BY STUDENT GROUP:�Percentage Met or Exceeded

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Science Outcomes

Spring CAST

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CA Science Test (CAST):�Percentage of Students by Achievement Level

State Science average for 2023: 30.2% Met or Exceeded

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SCIENCE: 2022 to 2023 Comparison�Meeting or Exceeding the Standard

State Science average for 2023: 30.2% Met or Exceeded

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English Learner Progress Outcomes

Spring ELPAC

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English Learner Progress

Percent of students increasing a level or maintaining at the highest level on the ELPAC

Progress Level

% making progress

Very High

65% or higher

High

55% to less than 65%

Medium

45% to less than 55%

Low

35% to less than 45%

Very Low

Less than 35%

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Goal 2 Action Implementation Status – All Schools

Action #

Action Title�(* increased service for high need students)

Status

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High Quality Instruction

In Progress

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Curriculum and Materials

In Progress

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Assessments & Data Analysis *

In Progress

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MTSS (Academic) *

In Progress

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ELD *

In Progress

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Special Education

In Progress

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Strengthen Instruction *

In Progress

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College Readiness & Persistence (HS Only)

In Progress

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Goal 3

Goal 3: ACE Families are empowered through structures that recognize and support them in being full partners in their children’s education and promote their agency and voice in the life of the school.

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Goal 3 Outcomes 2022-23

Metric

Empower

Esperanza

Inspire

ACE High

Desired Outcome for 2023–24

Percent of families who report a sense of connectedness with the school community

94%

99%

96%

97%

80%

Percent of families participating in annual survey

43%

60%

30%

29%

50%

Percent of families participating in student-led conferences

95%

95%

100%

90%

75%

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Goal 3 Action Implementation Status – All Schools

Action #

Action Title�(* increased service for high need students)

Status

1

Family Engagement & Involvement Program

In Progress

2

Family Communication

In Progress

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School Specific Updates

Budget and Expenditure Information

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ACE Empower

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Budget Overview for Parents

Budget Item

Original Forecast 23-24

Current Forecast 23-24 Budget as of 10/31/23

Difference

Total LCFF funds

$2,275,639

$2,423,754

$148,115

LCFF supplemental and concentration grants

$596,430

$645,538

$49,108

All other state funds

$1,265,865

$903,994

-$361,871

All local funds

$235,000

$316,166

$81,166

All federal funds

$470,984

$677,743

$206,759

Total projected revenue

$4,247,488

$4,321,657

$74,169

Total budgeted general fund expenditures

$4,224,900

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Goal #

Action #

Action Title �(* increased service for high need students)

Status

Budgeted Amount

Expenditures as of 10/31/23

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Recruitment Campaign

In Progress

$48,000

$10,894

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Attendance Intervention *

In Progress

$35,000

$12,345

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Social Emotional Learning *

In Progress

$7,000

$1,167

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MTSS (Culture) *

In Progress

$117,787

$28,758

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Safe, Clean, & Healthy School Facilities

In Progress

$78,800

$27,601

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High Quality Instruction

In Progress

$0

 

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Curriculum and Materials

In Progress

$8,000

$2,000

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3

Assessments & Data Analysis *

In Progress

$28,200

$11,800

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4

MTSS (Academic) *

In Progress

$0

 

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5

ELD *

In Progress

$153,500

$37,610

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Special Education

In Progress

$0

 

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Strengthen Instruction *

In Progress

$126,937

$37,394

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Family Engagement & Involvement Program

In Progress

$72,850

$22,158

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2

Family Communication

In Progress

$5,000

$1,250

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ACE Esperanza

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Budget Overview for Parents

Budget Item

Original Forecast 23-24

Current Forecast 23-24 Budget as of 10/31/23

Difference

Total LCFF funds

$2,713,539

$2,921,942

$208,403

LCFF supplemental and concentration grants

$680,728

$746,438

$65,710

All other state funds

$1,023,517

$1,220,456

$196,939

All local funds

$260,000

$32,313

-$227,687

All federal funds

$270,351

$273,338

$2,987

Total projected revenue

$4,267,407

$4,448,049

$180,642

Total budgeted general fund expenditures

$4,265,531

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Goal #

Action #

Action Title �(* increased service for high need students)

Status

Budgeted Amount

Expenditures as of 10/31/23

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Recruitment Campaign

In Progress

$20,839

$4,270

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Attendance Intervention *

In Progress

$41,450

$13,720

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Social Emotional Learning *

In Progress

$119,770

$40,228

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4

MTSS (Culture) *

In Progress

$45,311

$10,493

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Safe, Clean, & Healthy School Facilities

In Progress

$28,400

$75

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High Quality Instruction

In Progress

$1,094,160

$179,345

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2

Curriculum and Materials

In Progress

$8,000

$8,000

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3

Assessments & Data Analysis *

In Progress

$71,157

$11,800

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4

MTSS (Academic) *

In Progress

$0

$0

2

5

ELD *

In Progress

$348,113

$81,855

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6

Special Education

In Progress

$263,156

$70,568

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7

Strengthen Instruction *

In Progress

$67,562

$16,065

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1

Family Engagement & Involvement Program

In Progress

$13,000

$13,000

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2

Family Communication

In Progress

$5,000

$1,250

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ACE Inspire

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Budget Overview for Parents

Budget Item

Original Forecast 23-24

Current Forecast 23-24 Budget as of 10/31/23

Difference

Total LCFF funds

$2,524,641

$2,439,465

-$85,176

LCFF supplemental and concentration grants

$378,566

$370,439

-$8,127

All other state funds

$953,081

$1,219,278

$266,197

All local funds

$328,658

$124,142

-$204,516

All federal funds

$218,785

$220,429

$1,644

Total projected revenue

$4,025,165

$4,003,314

-$21,851

Total budgeted general fund expenditures

$4,023,480

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Goal #

Action #

Action Title �(* increased service for high need students)

Status

Budgeted Amount

Expenditures as of 10/31/23

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Recruitment Campaign

In Progress

$41,847

$27,526

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2

Attendance Intervention *

In Progress

$23,186

$5,881

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3

Social Emotional Learning *

In Progress

$7,000

$1,167

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4

MTSS (Culture) *

In Progress

$118,364

$500

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5

Safe, Clean, & Healthy School Facilities

In Progress

$5,000

$0

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1

High Quality Instruction

In Progress

$926,080

$247,603

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2

Curriculum and Materials

In Progress

$75,000

$11,154

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3

Assessments & Data Analysis *

In Progress

$40,277

$7,890

2

4

MTSS (Academic) *

In Progress

$0

$0

2

5

ELD *

In Progress

$215,709

$35,735

2

6

Special Education

In Progress

$199,105

$20,410

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Family Engagement & Involvement Program

In Progress

$5,000

$1,250

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2

Family Communication

In Progress

$2,500

$625

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Budget Overview for Parents

Budget Item

Original Forecast 23-24

Current Forecast 23-24 Budget as of 10/31/23

Difference

Total LCFF funds

$5,108,791

$5,004,227

-$104,564

LCFF supplemental and concentration grants

$1,317,593

$1,296,143

-$21,450

All other state funds

$814,237

$974,362

$160,125

All local funds

$0

$71,495

$71,495

All federal funds

$315,004

$295,630

-$19,374

Total projected revenue

$6,238,032

$6,345,714

$107,682

Total budgeted general fund expenditures

$6,480,150

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Goal #

Action #

Action Title �(* increased service for high need students)

Status

Budgeted Amount

Expenditures as of 10/31/23

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Recruitment Campaign

In Progress

$41,678

$10,656

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2

Attendance Intervention *

In Progress

$109,111

$23,586

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3

Social Emotional Learning *

In Progress

$134,393

$34,391

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4

MTSS (Culture) *

In Progress

$174,210

$53,636

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5

Safe, Clean, & Healthy School Facilities

In Progress

$79,700

$23,005

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High Quality Instruction

In Progress

$1,915,045

$476,454

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2

Curriculum and Materials

In Progress

$77,000

$26,033

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3

Assessments & Data Analysis *

In Progress

$290,233

$55,723

2

4

MTSS (Academic) *

In Progress

$119,630

$34,517

2

5

ELD *

In Progress

$109,758

$24,284

2

6

Special Education

In Progress

$0

 

2

7

Strengthen Instruction *

In Progress

$67,562

$1,650

2

8

College Readiness and Persistence

In Progress

$108,674

$18,551

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Family Engagement & Involvement Program

In Progress

$5,000

$1,250

3

2

Family Communication

In Progress

$5,000

$1,250

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Thank you for working together to review our progress towards meeting our LCAP goals!