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District Committees

District English Learner Advisory Committee

The LUSD District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) is composed of school staff, parents of English learners, parents, and community members who are interested in English learner programs. DELAC members are elected by ELAC members at school sites.

The purpose of the DELAC is to advise English learner services and programs offered by the district. The overall goal of the DELAC is to improve our English learners’ acquisition of fluency in English and to help our students achieve academic success. DELAC advises the District on at least the following tasks:

Developing a Master Plan for educational programs and services to English Learners.
Conducting a district-wide needs assessment on a school-by-school basis.
Establishing district program goals and objectives for English Learner Services.
Administering the annual language census.
Reviewing and commenting on the district’s reclassification procedures for English Learners.
Reviewing and commenting on the written notifications to be sent to parents and guardians.
Performing self-evaluation to determine if the DELAC is meeting its goals and appropriately representing the district’s English Learners.

Contact Information: 805-742-3230

Parent Advisory Committee on Black Student Achievement

The LUSD Parent Advisory Committee on Black Student Achievement includes parents of students who identify as African American or Black, district staff members, community members, and community agency leaders. The primary purpose of the Committee is to advise the District on matters related to the academic performance, well-being, and overall experience of students who identify as African American or Black. Key activities include:

Reviewing and providing feedback on district policies, practices, and programs.
Recommending actions to close opportunity and achievement gaps.
Celebrating cultural identity and heritage.
Promoting parent and student leadership and advocacy.

Contact Information: 805-742-3250

Special Education Advisory Committee

The LUSD Special Education Advisory Committee includes general and special education staff, parents, and community members interested in enhancing special education services. The Committee advises on the development, review, and implementation of the district's Local Plan for Special Education, ensuring that policies and programs align with the needs of students with disabilities and foster collaboration among stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:

Advising on the development, amendment, and review of the Local Plan for Special Education.
Providing input on special education policies and procedures to ensure they meet student needs.
Recommending annual priorities to be addressed by the plan.
Assisting in parent education and recruiting volunteers to support plan implementation.
Encouraging community involvement in the development and review of the Local Plan.
Supporting activities on behalf of individuals with exceptional needs.
Assisting in raising parent awareness about the importance of regular school attendance.

Contact Information: 805-742-3301

Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Advisory Committee

The District LCAP Advisory Committee is a district-level committee made up of parents, community leaders, classified and certificated staff, and administrators who consult with the Board of Trustees and district management staff on the development of the LCAP. Parents, community members, and staff are essential to the committee membership.

The District LCAP Advisory Committee consults with the district and facilitates coordination and collaboration of parents, staff, and the community on matters related to all programs and services in CSD. The District LCAP Advisory Committee provides a forum for communication, information, and input. Key activities include:

Reviewing student achievement and budget.
Providing input on and reviewing the district's LCAP goals, actions, and services.
Reviewing and revising the LCAP as needed for implementation.

Contact Information: 805-742-3230

Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee

The Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (“COC”), a committee of community leaders, for the implementation of the Measure M bond.

Voters residing within the Lompoc Unified School District approved a $160 million dollar general obligation bond measure, Measure M, on the November 5, 2024 ballot. Measure M authorizes funding for needed repairs, upgrades, and new construction projects to the District’s schools and facilities.

State law requires that the LUSD’s Board of Trustees appoint a COC, composed of at least seven members meeting Prop 9 representation criteria, to work with the District on a bond authorized under Proposition 39. In accordance with Education Code Section 15278(b), the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee shall:

Inform the public concerning the District's expenditure of the bond proceeds
Review finance and performance audit reports produced by an independent firm to ensure that bond proceeds were expended only for the purposes set forth in the Measure
Present to the Board in public session, an annual written report outlining their activities and conclusions regarding the expenditure of bond proceeds

More information about the COC committee.