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LAKECOE.ORG2013-14
AnnuAlRepoRtto the Community
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A Focus on EducAtion
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2 iNTRODUCTION
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CAPTION 3
messAge fRom the supeRintendent
The lAke County offiCe of eduCAtion, the Common link in publiC
eduCAtion, pRovides leAdeRship And suppoRt to ouR sChools And
Communities by plAnning, CooRdinAting, fACilitAting, And deliveRing
exemplARy seRviCes And eduCAtionAl pRogRAms.
Mission
ThAnk you foR Reviewing the lAke County offiCe of Educations
Annual Report to the Community. The annual report is intended to
share information regarding Lake County students, schools, and
educational programs/services. The annual report includes
information pertaining to the Lake County Office of Education
(LCOE) and the seven school districts located within the county.
You will see reviews and reports focusing on student performance,
school finance, student enrollment, attendance, and special
programs or services.
Education is the key to success. It is the key to a promising
future. Our Focus on Education will provide the foundation for the
success of all students in Lake County.
Changes in educational funding, curriculum standards, school
accountability, and student testing have created many challenges
over the last two years. However, they have also created a great
opportunity for local school districts to thrive and grow. As we
embrace this opportunity, our Focus on Education will assure that
improved student outcomes and success will remain the primary
result of our work.
Although educational funding has not returned to 2007/08 funding
levels, local school districts have seen an uptick in revenue.
Additionally, changes in the revenue structure have lead to much
greater level of local decision making. The Local Control Funding
Formula (LCFF) along with the Local Control Accountability Plan
(LCAP) will allow school districts in Lake County to focus
resources on student educational outcomes that are meaningful and
relevant in our communities.
Californias content standards in English Language Arts and Math
are aligned to the Common Core Standards that were proposed by the
State Governors in an effort to have common educational
expectations and outcomes from state to state. Lake County Schools
are well on their way to incorporating the new content standards
into daily instructional practices.
At the County Office of Education we continue to Focus on
Education by providing improved services and programs for all
children. Our parent engagement initiative, the Hero Project, will
continue to be a focus area. An enhanced focus will be applied to
the concept of school readiness with greater access to LCOE
preschool programs and continued growth of the Literacy Task Force.
With a focus on workforce preparation, LCOE will continue to be a
leader in the area career and college readiness.
Thank you for reviewing the annual report. I look forward to
working with you and for you on behalf of the children and families
of Lake County. Sincerely,
Brock FalkenBergLake County Superintendent of Schools
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4 CORE VALUES
corE VAluEs
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CORE VALUES 5
children First All Children can learn and succeed, but not on
the same day in the same way
Always consider the needs of the students/children over the
needs of adults
We are a child focused agency
Is it good for the kids and (hopefully) beneficial for all
respect Rely upon the golden rule
How you treat others reflects upon each of us, both personally
and as a professional organization
service Put the welfare of children, schools, subordinates, and
the COE before your own
Service leads to organizational teamwork
duty Fulfill your obligations
Accept responsibility for your own actions and those you
supervise
Find opportunities to improve oneself for the good of the
team
integrity Do what is right, legally and morally
Be willing to do what is right even when no one is looking
Integrity is our moral compass that inner voice
supeRintendent of sChools CoRe vAlues
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6 student AChievement
During the 2013-14 school year, all California public schools
moved to new end-of-year assessments in English Language Arts and
Mathematics, known as the Smarter Balanced Assessments. These new
assessments are aligned to the Common Core State Standards to
measure how well students are progressing toward readiness for
college and careers. In Spring 2015, students will take the
assessments and parents will receive results based on the testing
window.
The Smarter Balanced Assessments offer significant improvements
over tests of the past, including writing at every grade, new
question types, and performance tasks that ask students to
demonstrate an array of research, writing, and problem-solving
skills.
These assessments provide information and tools for teachers and
schools to improve instruction and help students succeed regardless
of their background. The assessment system includes a wide array of
accessibility tools for all students and accommodations for those
who need them.
smArtEr BAlAncEd
AssEssmEnts
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 7
Lake County English Language Learners are beating the odds and
outperforming their peers in Science. As part of the new California
Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), students
are assessed in grades 5, 8, and 10 in the area of Science. In the
Spring of 2014. English Language Learners in Lake County, who took
the Science assessment scored at the basic level or at a higher
rate than that of their peers across the State (60% to 54%). Our
8th grade English Language Learners (55% to 51%) and 10th grade
English Language Learners (50% to 41%) also outperformed the state
on the Science assessment.
succEss story lAkE county English lAnguAgE lEArnErs
outpErForming thE stAtE in sciEncE
60%5th Grade
Academic Decathlon Students
A Focus on studEnt AchiEVEmEnt
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
California Lake County
SCIENCE - ENGLISH LEARNERSPERCENT BASIC OR ABOVE
5th grade 8th grade 10th grade
55%8th Grade
50%10th Grade
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8 student demogRAphiCs
Total K-12 Enrollment
Free/Reduced Lunch
English Language Learner
Special Education
American Indian/ Alaskan Native
Hispanic or Latino
African American (non-Hispanic)
White (non- Hispanic)
9,016
73%
12%
13%
5%
31%
3%
54%
LAKE COUNTY 2013-14 STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
Lake County Oce of Education
Kelseyville Unied
Konocti Unied
Lakeport Unied
Lucerne Elementary
Middletown Unied
Lake County Intl Charter
Upper Lake Union Elementary
Upper Lake Union High
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
97.0%94.5% 77.5% 93.0% 91.2%100.0%
73.0%68.2% 80.7% 82.2% 77.5%79.6%
83.0%83.0% 76.3% 88.3% 87.2%80.0%
58.5%53.5% 53.5% 55.9% 57.0%51.7%
91.9%76.2% 77.7% 90.4% 87.4%71.5%
45.9%40.5% 45.1% 44.2% 46.6%38.4%
81.0%57.4% 61.2% 73.5% not listed51.9%
80.6%78.5% 79.3% 84.8% 81.1%78.7%
84.9%84.7% 78.4% 75.5% 84.5%76.6%
PERCENTAGE OF QUALIFYING STUDENTS FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE
MEALS --BY DISTRICT
studEnt dEmogrAphics
Adopt a Fifth Grader-Upper Lake Elementary School
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STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS 9
lAke County enRollment hAs been on A steAdy deCline foR the pAst
deCAde, whiCh hAs impACted funding levels At eveRy distRiCt.
2012-132011-122010-112009-102007-082006-072005-062004-052003-042002-032001-02
2013-142008-098250
8500
8750
9000
9250
9500
9750
10000
10250
TOTAL LAKE COUNTY STUDENT ENROLLMENT10500
*infoRmAtion ColleCted fRom dAtA1.Cde.CA.gov/dAtAQuest
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10 finAnCe
Lake County Oce of EducationBudget
GeneralFund
$3,799,058
ChildDevelopment
Special EdPass
rough to Districts
Total
Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Sources
Federal Revenues
Other State Revenues
Local Revenues
Other Financing
TOTAL REVENUES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
BALANCE
$1,414,808
$2,021,977
$2,389,206
$86,785
$9,711,834
$9,509,636$ 202,197
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$407,113
$970,745$165,515
$2,421
$1,545,794
$1,551,520$(5,726)
$177,133
$1,670,357
$3,480,176
$1,414
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$5,329,080
$5,327,666$1,414
$3,976,191
$3,492,278
$6,472,898
$2,556,135
$89,206
$16,586,708$16,388,822
$197,886
FinAncE 2013-14Lake County Office of Educationrevenue93%is
invested directly into district and support services
2% 7%
7%
83%
Services to the Community
Services to Students in LCOE Schools
Central Administration
Transfers and Services to Districts
to help Lake County districts meet their educational
goals, Lake County Office of Education is committed
to fiscal responsibility to ensure that maximum
resources are utilized for services directly focused on
districts, schools, and students.
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FINANCE 11
$291,268 $440,658 $243,569 $255,445 $10,150 $45,900 $42,839
$51,620
Kelseyville USD Konocti USD Lakeport USD Middletown USD LC Intl
Charter Lucerne ESD Upper LakeElementary ESD
Upper Lake HighSchool District
CALIFORNIA STATE LOTTERY REVENUES(Unrestricted and Instructional
Materials)
Kelseyville USD
Konocti USD
Lakeport USD
Middletown USD
LC Intl Charter
Lucerne ESD
Upper LakeElementary ESD
Upper Lake HSD
$15,796,742
$12,749,037
$28,503,341
$13,496,688
$607,813 Enterprise Fund
$2,067,834
$4,419,087
$4,397,111
DISTRICT GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
Even in a time of fiscal austerity, education is more than just
an expense.- Arne Duncan, United States Secretary of Education
Lake County Office of Education administrative expenses comprise
only
7% of the annual budget
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12 PROGRAMS
thE hEro projEct
pRogRAm sponsoRs Lake County Office of Education St. Helena
Hospital, Clearlake/The Healthy Clearlake Collaborative Sutter
Lakeside Hospital Redbud Health Care District Health Leadership
Network First 5 Lake
Parents are a childs first and most important teacher, and we
are on a mission to inspire every family to hope more, love more,
and learn more. The Hero Project highlights the strengths of
families in our own communities to inspire all of us to be heroes
for the children in our lives every day. The launch events in the
fall of 2014 initiated over 500 families to participate. The
project has experienced exponential growth in its inaugural year,
impacting over half of Lake Countys children at the time of
publication.
2700Children have a Hero Project parent at time of
publication
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PROGRAMS 13
pRogRAm sponsoRs Lake County Office of Education St. Helena
Hospital, Clearlake/The Healthy Clearlake Collaborative Sutter
Lakeside Hospital Redbud Health Care District Health Leadership
Network First 5 Lake
The Hub, which opened its doors on the first day of school in
Upper Lake, removes barriers for students and families to get the
support they need. It can be difficult to navigate the various
agencies to find needed resources and services, and transportation
around the Lake is often challenging. The Hub seeks to be a
one-stop-shop where students and families can connect with the
resources that will help them succeed. According to Brock
Falkenberg, Lake County Superintendent of Schools, The concept of
The Hub is to support families by providing services and resources
that meet the needs of the whole child, all centered around the
school as the hub of the community. We are thrilled to partner with
the RCS team in this important work. The long term vision is to
establish The Hub in each community in Lake County..
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14 loCAl ContRol ACCountAbility plAn highlights
the 2013-14 sChool yeAR wAs the inAuguRAl yeAR foR distRiCts And
County offiCes of eduCAtion to Complete theiR loCAl ContRol
ACCountAbility plAns (lCAp). distRiCts And County offiCes sought
feedbACk fRom stAkeholdeRs And plAnned wAys thAt they would meet
theiR loCAl goAls (As seen to the Right) to AChieve the eight stAte
pRioRities foR sChool distRiCts And ten stAte pRioRities foR County
offiCes, set foRth by the CAlifoRniA depARtment of eduCAtion.
2014-15 is the fiRst full yeAR of implementing this
multidimensionAl plAn And meAsuRing the implementAtion of the goAls
set And the desiRed outComes towARd AChieving eACh goAl. eACh of
the goAls set stRives to meet the stAte pRioRities And inCReAse
student suCCess.
Kelseyville Unified School District
All students obtaining access to college opportunities so that
students will be prepared for college and career
Proficiency in English and Math Common Core State Standards. At
least 40% of all students will be proficient in local measurements
of assessments in English Common Core State Standards and
Mathematics
Increase parent involvement at all sites in volunteerism as well
as participation in site council and other events. An increase of
5% in parent involvement each year.
All day Kindergarten
Computer skills for all Students. Proficiency in typing, word
processing and the web. Students will take a computer proficiency
test in the 5th Grade. General Computer classes and typing will be
emphasized in grades 6- 12.
Create a safe and beautiful environment at all school sites.
Annual safety survey will be given at each site to parent, staff
and students for insight and correction
Establish STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
and GATE type programs with more Advanced Placement courses
throughout the district. 20% increase in such activities from the
previous year.
Lakeport Unified School District
Improve student achievement
Schools will provide a broad course of study for students
Schools will increase student engagement
Schools will seek parental input in decision making and promote
parent involvement
The District will provide a positive learning environment and
clean, safe school facilities.
Students will be taught by highly qualified staff.
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Konocti Unified School District
Provide optimal conditions for students to deeply engage with
learning
Create and maintain facilities that support learning, engagement
and safety
Fully Implement Common Core State Standards
Students will have access to enrichment and elective classes
Students will have access to additional help in core academics
within and outside the school day
Provide basic district services to support the smooth operations
of the district
Students will demonstrate proficiency in grade level knowledge,
skill and standards
Students will have access to explore college and career
options
Students will develop life skills to assure a successful
transition to adult life
Students will receive an articulated program that promotes
academic achievement and career and college readiness
Increase student recognition programs
Improve communication, information and access to varying levels
of support
Increase the number of activities/events and ensure that they
are meaningful
Increase avenues for communication and schedule regular and
timely updates
Establish and implement systems that promote and encourage
student like behaviors, including attendance and protocols to
address poor choices (inappropriate behavior
Lake County Office of Education
All students will have access to Highly Qualified and
appropriately credentialed teachers.
All students will attend a safe, well maintained school campus
and have adequate instructional materials.
Create and maintain a facility to serve students with a
diagnosed emotional disability who are not succeeding or have been
expelled from their district.
Coordinate services and provide support to minimize disruption
caused by transition in the lives of Foster Youth and mitigate the
potential impact it may have on education.
Provide systematic support and intervention to address student
needs to develop skills students will need to be successful in
school, including Special Education, English Learner and all
students
Improve academic achievement
LCOE will continue to offer a Community School program for
grades 7-12 (to the extent funds are available), a Juvenile Hall
Court School for incarcerated youth, and an Independent study
program, all designed to remedy gaps and address challenges
impeding success in the comprehensive school setting
Foster Youth advocates at each school site will advocate for
Foster youth and support educational opportunities for Foster Youth
in Lake County
Engage Students in their learning
Establish partnerships with families and community to increase
academic success for students
Provide successful programs for Lake County youth both expelled
and pupils with emotional disabilities
Partner with County Child Welfare Services (CWS) to minimize the
changes in school placement and maximize attendance to ensure that
students participate in services offered to them
Lucerne Elementary School
District will continue to attract and employ highly qualified,
credentialed teachers; pupils will continue to have access to
standards aligned instructional materials per EC 60119; school
facilities will continue to be maintained in good repair.
Students will have increased access to technological devices,
programs and software
Students will be provided with a rich broad based curriculum to
include more arts, music and elective courses in grades 6, 7, and
8
Teachers will become more proficient in using technology to
facilitate the delivery of the CCSS
In three years all students grades 1-5 that have received
intervention will show improvement in reading ability
district goals as reported in 2014-2015 lcap
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LUCERNE ELEMENTARY CONT.
Over the next three years the percentage of grade 1-5 students
at grade level in math will increase
Increase students value of education by exposure i.e. sharing
student projects in Writing, Arts, Science and History. Provide
more field trips, Assemblies, guest speakers and presentations.
Reduce frequency of bullying and negative social behavior
Parents/Guardians will become more involved in their childs
education and demonstrate increased participation in school
sponsored activities
Middletown Unified School District
Ensure that all students are prepared for college and career
Based on the findings from Academic Program Survey and an
analysis of the CST results, our district goal is to Increase the
number of socioeconomically disadvantaged students scoring
proficient and advanced by 15 % increasing the percent proficient
to 57% by 2017.
Based on the needs assessment findings, our district goal is to
Increase the number of socio -economically disadvantaged students
scoring proficient and advanced by 15 % increasing the percent
proficient to 56% by 2017.
By (June 2017), the percentage of English learners in language
instruction educational programs fewer than 5 years attaining
English language proficiency will increase from 27.5% to 60%, in
order to move toward state - defined expectations for meeting the
CELDT criterion for English - language proficiency.
By (June 2017), the percentage of English learners learning
English will increase from 34.85% to 70%, in order to move toward
state defined growth expectations as measured by CELDT.
By the end of the 2016- 17 school year a consistent program of
English Language Development for 30-60 minutes will be provided for
all ELL students at least 90% of the school days as measured by the
Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol
Our goal is have fewer than 7% of students dropping out for any
reason by June, 2017. Our goal for English learners is to have
fewer than 7% dropping out for any reason by June, 2017.
Our goal is to have all teachers fully trained on current
adoptions by June, 2015 and to have all teachers and administrators
fully trained to teach common core state standards from current
adoptions and bridge materials by June 2015.
To increase the percentage of Hispanic students passing the
CAHSEE to the same as all students.
district goals as reported in 2014-2015 lcap
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Ensure all schools are safe and healthy places for students,
staff and community
MUSD believes in a holistic approach to student achievement that
fosters student engagement in clean, healthy and safe environments.
Data indicates the following needs: To improve school cleanliness
and facility maintenance which suffered from the loss of custodians
and maintenance leadership
Ensure that all schools support the social, emotional,
intellectual & physical development of students
All students will have an academic plan to meet their unique
needs for academic and social and emotional support
The chronic absence rate will be reduced by 45% at each school
site
Work with our community to create schools that are focused on
student success
Bring to scale the successful stakeholder engagement strategies
being used at various sites in the district.
Parents of English Learners will increase their involvement with
their students homework as measured by participation in parent
education opportunities and surveys.
Upper Lake High School District
Improve student achievement in ELA/Reading by providing up-to
date instructional materials and instructors that meet NCLB
qualifications, for all students.
Improve student achievement and proficiency in math (all subject
areas).
For improving student achievement, the district will provide
appropriate professional staff development that supports the goals
of the school plan with a focus on the Common Core.
Increased and improved parent involvement as it relates to
communication, school climate, and student academic success
Develop an assessment monitoring system for data collection,
analysis and utilization that better informs staff, parents, and
students of academic success and areas of need.
Upper Lake Union Elementary School District
All students will attain proficiency in core content areas and
receive a broad course of study that includes all subject areas
applicable to K-8 students
All students and staff will have access and achieve mastery of
21st Century Learning tools, resources and skills.
All school sites will provide a safe and secure environment for
all students and staff.
All school sites will improve communication and connectedness
through the District and Community.
district goals as reported in 2014-2015 lcap
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18 seRviCes
school And community support sErVicEsCareer Readiness Training
LabCareer and College Readiness DepartmentChild Care Planning
Council Childrens CouncilFamilyPRO Foster YouthGED TestingHealthy
StartMcKinney-Vento Homeless Student ProgramNurturing
ParentingProbation LiaisonSafe Schools/Healthy Students The Hero
ProjectThe Hub The Literacy Task ForceTruancy Reduction Program
Lake County Office of Education is a strategic partner with 7
districts and 36 schools in Lake County, providing service and
support to help meet legal mandates, ensure fiscal solvency, and
raise student achievement. Lake County Office of Education provides
fiscal oversight to districts, and operates a school for students
with emotional disabilities and students who have been removed from
their school district site. Lake County Office of Educations
College Going Initiative (CGI) delivers college and career
information to all students and families to develop college-going
cultures in schools and the community. The Early Connection
Preschools, Kid Connection After School and ZAP After School
programs provide expanded educational opportunities at school sites
throughout the county.
sErVicEs
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SERVICES 19
instructionAl sErVicEsAlternative Education Programs
AmeriCorpsCareer Technical EducationCareer and College Readiness
Child Development ProgramsCurriculum and Instruction ServicesNorth
Coast Beginning Teacher ProjectProfessional DevelopmentRSDSS
(Regional System of District and School Support)SELPA/ Special
Education ProgramsTaylor Observatory and Science CenterTechnology
Innovation Programs
AdministrAtion sErVicEsBusiness ServicesCommunication
ServicesCredentialing ServicesFingerprinting ServicesHuman
ResourcesJob-A-Like Groups Legal ServicesSchool Board
LeadershipState and Federal Program ConsortiaTechnology
Services
EVEnts And rEcognitionAcademic DecathlonChild Abuse Awareness
Advocacy Walk and FestivalEarly Childhood Educator of the Year
Award programEducator of the Year EventEvery Student Succeeding
Scholarship ProgramMock Trial Program Operation Recognition
Veterans Diploma ProgramSTEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
Art and Math)Teacher of the Year ProgramUniversity Admit
Reception
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20 CAption
lake county superintendent oF schoolsbRoCk fAlkenbeRglake county
Board oF educationpAtRiCiA m. hiCks, pResidentgeoRge RydeR, viCe
pResidentdR. dAvid bRowningmAdelene lyondR. mARk CoopeR
hAnCe eduCAtion CenteR | 707-263-45631510 Argonaut Road,
Lakeport
CleARlAke CReAtivity sChool | 707-995-95236945 Old Highway 53,
Clearlake
konoCti unified | 707-994-6475www.konoctiusd.org
luCeRne elementARy | 707-274-5578www.lucerne.k12.ca.us
uppeR lAke union elementARy | 707-275-2357www.ulesd.org
lAkE county oFFicE oF EducAtion
lAkE county school districts
This report was designed and produced by the LCOE Communications
Department.For more information contact Robyn Bera at
[email protected]
mAin lAkepoRt offiCe | 707 262-41001152 South Main Street,
Lakeport
woRkfoRCe tRAining And CAReeR CenteR | 707-994-900114092
Lakeshore Boulevard, Clearlake
kelseyville unified | 707-279-1511www.kusd.lake.k12.ca.us
lAkepoRt unified | 707- 262-3000www.lakeport.k12.ca.us
middletown unified | 707-987-4100www.middletownusd.org
uppeRlAke union high sChool | 707-275-2655www.ulhs.k12.ca.us
