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EDUCATION
facilities , and the use of the Performing Arts Education Centers as learning facilities beyond the performing arts .
2014-2019 Goals
Student Achievement / Curriculum and Instruction
Goal : To improve the achievement of all students through strong instructional leadership , innovative instruction , technology integration , common assessments , implementation of the LEAP plan and preparation for Common Core and the Next Generation of Assessments . Major Focus : 1 . Increase the awareness , understanding , and knowledge of
Common Core Standards . 2 . Begin to implement the Common Core Standards and prepare for the Next Generation of Assessments . 3 . Improve the achievement of our low-performing sub populations .
LVUSD At A Glance ... continued from page 31 ...
After-school care , daycare and preschool programs are also located at two community centers , which include : Juan Bautista De Anza Park ............................. 818.880.6461 Creekside Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 818.222.9791
n THE Foundation and Parent / Facility organizations support programs and services such as lower class sizes , technology , reading specialists , music specialists , computer specialists , art specialists , physical education specialists , science specialists , libraries , and classrooms totaling in excess of $ 300,000 annually . n Senior Class of 2014 Matriculating to : College-
93 % Agoura High 91 % Calabasas High
4-Year College - 57 % Agoura High 63.14 % Calabasas High
2-Year College - 36 % Agoura High
28 % Calabasas High n 1,046 students in 17 different advanced placement courses . n 39 career technical education courses are offered at high schools throughout the L . A . County Regional Occupational Program n LVUSD has developed strong partnerships with the cities of Agoura Hills , Calabasas , Hidden Hills , Westlake Village , Las Virgenes Municipal Water District , Calabasas Chamber of Commerce , and the Greater Conejo Chamber of Commerce . n LVUSD ranks in the top 2 % in the state with the 2013 API growth of 897 . n Measure G is providing $ 128 million to repair and upgrade science labs ; technology , classroom and restroom facilities ; improve fire , security and emergency systems ; and update computer and instructional technology . n District boundaries include the cities of Agoura Hills , Calabasas , Hidden Hills , and the Los Angeles County portion of Westlake Village , California .
• County : Los Angeles • Population : 63,947
• Median Household Income : $ 120,397
• Residents with a college degree : 61.4 %
Finance and Facilities Goal : To ensure our financial resources and facilities are aligned to and support the educational program goals we want for our students . Major Focus : 1 . Budgets are aligned to and support the instructional program . 2 . Facilities and finances support the instructional program and maximize options for our students . Investing in Our People And Relationships Goal : Maximize the support and capacity of our staff , parents , students , community and cities for our educational mission . Major Focus : 1 . Continue to build an interconnected network of productive working relationships amongst all groups . 2 . Staff skills aligned with instructional goals .
Contact Information : Dr . Dan Stepenosky 818.878.5225 superintendent @ lvusd . org
n 2012-2013 SAT I :
LVUSD CA Math 589 514 Reading 566 496 n Enrollment : 11,000 students grades PreK-12 n Total Staff : Certificated - 598 ; Classified - 578 n LVUSD Revenues in 2014-2015 : Federal - $ 3.1 million State - $ 82.9 million Local - $ 10.6 million n Recent District Recognitions :
• Named as High Performance District in American Institute for Research Report ( Top 30 in State )
• California Business for Education Excellence ( CBEE ) 2013 Honor Roll
• California Distinguished School Award
• LEED Certified
• Named to College Board ’ s AP Honor Roll
• Scored in top 2 % of State based on STAR Testing
• Championship Athletics Programs
• Innovative Program Grant ( S . T . E . A . M .)
• Recycling At Work Award
• Award-Winning Music Programs
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