CSBA and California Forward Announce Partnership to Assist School Boards in Implementing the Local Control Funding Formula
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California School Boards Association (CSBA) and California Forward (CA Fwd), a non-profit, bipartisan organization devoted to improving the performance of government in California, announce a partnership to assist governing school boards and local education agencies (LEAs) in the effective implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF).
On July 1, 2013, LCFF legislation was signed by Governor Brown that represents a historic shift in how California funds public schools. Instead of allocating funds for programs and services the state determines are a priority, the new formula gives local school boards authority over how to allocate resources in a way that improves outcomes and opportunity for all students. The new funding model specifically addresses the needs of students with greater needs, such as English learners, students from low-income families and foster youth, with input from the community and with specific student outcomes in mind.
CA Fwd will participate in CSBA’s LCFF tour to help school board members effectively implement LCFF and develop Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP). The workshops will address the recently approved LCFF regulations, LCAP template, best practices for engaging local stakeholders, and alignment with other programs.
“LCFF presents a renewed opportunity to focus on improving student outcomes, closing the achievement gap, and increasing the level of communication between our schools and communities,” said Vernon M. Billy, executive director & CEO at CSBA. “We are excited to partner with California Forward to assist governing school boards in effectively implementing the LCFF by providing best practices, resources and solutions.”
“Governor Brown’s pursuit of greater local control – first in public safety and social services and now in K-12 education – is empowering local governments to improve services and deliver better results. To achieve this potential, local officials need to transform the way they make decisions and learn from each other, with the state playing a supportive role,” said Jim Mayer, president and CEO of CA Fwd. “California Forward is pleased to partner with CSBA to promote this learning in the public service that is most important to Californians: education. Successful implementation of LCFF means more children will complete school and learn the skills to thrive in the 21st century.”
Below is a list of CSBA LCFF workshop dates and locations:
- Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6-8 p.m.: Chico High School, Williams Theater
- Wednesday, Feb. 26, 6-8 p.m.: Sacramento County Office of Education
- Saturday, Mar. 1, 1-3 p.m.: Los Angeles – JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
- Tuesday, Mar. 4, 6-8 p.m.: Yreka – Siskiyou County Office of Education
- Tuesday, Mar. 4, 6-8 p.m.: Fresno County Office of Education
- Thursday, Mar. 6, 6-8 p.m.: Burlingame – Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
- Tuesday, Mar. 11, 6-8 p.m.: Orange County Office of Education
- Wednesday, Mar. 12, 6-8 p.m.: San Diego County Office of Education
- Thursday, Mar. 13, 6-8 p.m.: Imperial County, Westmorland Union Elementary School
- Friday, Mar. 14, 6-8 p.m.: Ventura County Office of Education
About California Forward
California Forward (CA Fwd) is a non-profit, bipartisan organization, devoted to improving the performance of government in California. It believes that increased emphasis on accountability and transparency will create government that Californians deserve and expect.
About CSBA
The California School Boards Association (CSBA) is the non-profit education association representing the elected officials who govern public school districts and county offices of education. With a membership of nearly 1,000 educational agencies statewide, CSBA brings together school district governing boards and county boards of education to advocate for effective policies that advance the education and well-being of the state’s more than 6 million school-age children. CSBA provides policy resources and training to members, and represents the statewide interests of public education through legal, political legislative, community and media advocacy.