Coachella Valley USD

State and Federal Accountability

The State and Federal Accountability Department supports districtwide compliance with state and federal education requirements while promoting continuous improvement. The team oversees accountability reporting, monitors student achievement data, and works with schools to ensure all students have access to high-quality educational opportunities.

The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)

The LCAP is a three-year plan that describes the goals, actions, services, and expenditures to support positive student outcomes that address state and local priorities.

The LCAP provides an opportunity for local educational agencies (LEAs) to share their stories of how, what, and why programs and services are selected to meet their local needs.

The components of the LCAP include (in the following order):

LCFF Budget Overview for Parents
Plan Summary
Engaging Educational Partners
Goals and Actions
Increased or Improved Services for Foster Youth, English Learners, and Low-income students
Action Tables
Instructions

School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs)

The School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) is a strategic plan designed to maximize school resources and align all school-level planning efforts into a single, coordinated plan for programs funded through the Consolidated Application (ConApp), as required by California Education Code Section 64001 and the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Each school develops its SPSA based on a comprehensive needs assessment, which analyzes state and local data on student academic achievement. Using this data, schools establish goals aligned with the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) to improve student outcomes and address the specific needs of student groups.

The SPSA identifies evidence-based strategies, actions, and services to meet these needs, and its implementation is monitored throughout the year by the School Site Council to ensure effectiveness in improving student achievement.

School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)

The School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is a state and federally mandated report designed to provide educational partners with information about public schools. Established by state law in 1988 and reinforced under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the SARC enables families to make informed decisions by comparing schools on a variety of performance and operational measures.

A typical SARC includes a school profile outlining the school’s mission, goals, and achievements, along with required data on demographics, school safety, academic performance, student completion rates, class sizes, teacher and staff qualifications, curriculum and instruction, college and career preparation, and fiscal expenditures.

The SARC serves as a communication tool, providing transparency on how schools are performing and progressing toward their goals.

School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSAs)

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Meet our Staff

State and Federal Accountability

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Karen Pentony

Director of State and Federal Accountability

Phone (760) 848-1253

Email Ms. Pentony

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Contact

Position and Responsibilities

Karen Pentony

Director of State and Federal Accountability

LCAP
LCAP Advisory Committee and Educational Partner Engagement
State & Federal Grants
Compliance and Accountability
Support and Professional learning for site and district leadership:
- SPSA development, alignment, and monitoring
- SSC
- LCAP Progress monitoring
- Federal Funding Guidelines
- State and Federal Compliance
- Time Accounting
- Budget Monitoring

Lorelei Ceja

Phone (760) 848-1189

Email Ms. Ceja

Coordinator of State & Federal Accountability

LCAP
State & Federal Grants
Compliance and Accountability
- Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) Reviews and other audits
- School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSAs)
- Local Control & Accountability (LCAP)
- School Accountability report Cards (SARCs)
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- Textbook Sufficiency
- Facilities Inspection Tools (FITs)

Marybel Larios

Phone (760) 848-1041

Email Ms. Larios

Administrative Specialist - State & Federal Accountability

Support for LCAP
Time Accounting
Federal Program Monitoring Reviews and other audits
School Funding Eligibility Forms
Private School - Equitable Services
Annual Library Survey
Testing & Assessment

Mayra Kirk

Phone (760) 848-1065

Email Ms. Kirk

Budget Specialist

Jorge Romero

Phone (760) 848-1033

Email Mr. Romero

Budget Specialist

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ABOUT US

A Rich History of Learning

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of [Fictional Town], the [School District Name] has been an integral part of our community since 1905.

What started as a single, one-room schoolhouse has blossomed into a network of modern campuses, reflecting our commitment to providing exceptional educational opportunities for generations of students. Over the years, we've evolved in tandem with our community, adapting to meet the changing needs of our students while preserving the core values that have made us a pillar of educational excellence.