Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
2026 LCAP PAC Meetings Sign-up
Families and community members are invited to join Santa Barbara Unified’s LCAP Parent Advisory Committee and help shape the district’s 2026–27 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The LCAP guides how we support student success and allocate resources. The committee will meet from 6:00 to 7:30 pm on March 17, April 13, May 6, and May 27 at the School District Office, 720 Santa Barbara St. Your input plays an important role in ensuring the plan addresses the needs of our students. If you are interested in participating, please complete the sign-up form by Monday, March 16, 2026.
SB Unified Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Sign-up
The Local Control and Accountability Plan, or LCAP is a critical part of California's new Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). LCAP describes the school district's key goals for students, as well as the specific actions, budget to achieve the
goals, and the means used to measure progress. LCAP addresses the needs of all students, including specific student groups to include Emergent Multilingual Learners, homeless, foster youth, and low- income students. In addition, the LCAP must address the state of California's eight priority areas that include student academic achievement, school climate, student access to a broad curriculum, and parent engagement.
LCAP Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meetings
The LCAP Parent Advisory Committee advises the district on the development, review, and revision of the LCAP, ensuring that parent perspectives are included in decisions affecting student achievement and district priorities. They review proposed goals, actions, and expenditures to support our Unduplicated Students and provide feedback to the superintendent and board to ensure the LCAP aligns with community needs and improves educational outcomes.
6-7:30 p.m. at SB Unified Board Room
● March 17
● April 13
● May 6
● May 27
District Advisory Committee Meetings
● Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) - May 13
● District Emergent Multilingual Learners Advisory Council (DEMLAC) - March 19 and May 21
● Student Advisory Council (SAC) - April 15
Labor Partners Meetings
● CSEA - TBD
● SBTA - TBD
LCAP Goals
Goal 1 Academics: Deliver an education to ensure every student, specifically Low Income, Emergent Multilingual Learners, Homeless, Foster Youth, and Special Education students, meets grade-level standards and is prepared for college and career upon graduation.
Goal 2 Behavior, Social Emotional & Wellness: Enhance teaching and learning by fostering a supportive and inclusive school environment that promotes positive behavior, social-emotional growth, and overall wellness for every student.
Goal 3 Culture & Climate: Strengthen student learning by cultivating positive, equitable, and inclusive school cultures that nurture a safe and respectful climate, fostering strong relationships and a sense of belonging among all students, staff, and families.
Goal 4 La Cuesta Continuation High School and Alta Vista Alternative School will improve student attendance, engagement, and support by enhancing academics, social-emotional learning, and wellness services to ultimately increase the graduation rate.
