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Student Information Absence Reporting If your child will be absent from school, please notify the school: By phone at 408.354.2372 , OR By email at absent@lakesidelosgatos.org If your child will be absent for illness, please indicate their symptoms when notifying the school. Change in Information for Current Students If you need to change any information that would be important for Lakeside to know (e.g., address, medical information, etc.) please contact the District Office at ljsd@lakesidelosgatos.org . Students New to Lakeside If you are new to Lakeside, click here to access more information on how to enroll. Request to Transfer Districts If you looking either to transfer in or out of Lakeside Joint School District, click here for more information. Middle School Enrollment LJSD has partnered with three neighboring school districts to provide middle school options for our 6th through 8th grade students. Click here for more information.

Social Emotional Learning Lakeside's counselor provides weekly, morning meetings on mindfulness in each class. These meetings help develop social and coping skills. Additionally, for students who may be struggling, Lakeside provides a tiered system approach of support through individual meetings.

Lakeside School Community Foundation Lakeside could not provide a quality education without the support in both time and resources that the Foundation provides. With their support, we are able to provide: Art, Science and Physical Education, Enrichment experiences like music, art and gardening, Family and community events like Movie Nights and Spirit Day, and Much more! "Lakeside Foundation is a 501c(3) non-profit parent volunteer-led group, partnering with the Lakeside School District to create a broader, more enriching education for all of our children. To make this happen—we need your help in whatever form possible—donations of time and/or money are welcome!" Learn More

SELPA Local Plan 1 NW SELPA LOCAL PLAN (using CDE's 508-compliant template) SECTION A-CONTACTS AND CERTIFICATIONS 2024-25 SECTION B-GOVERNANCE AND ADMINSTRATION 2024-25 SECTION C-ANNUAL ASSURANCES SUPPORT PLAN (CDE template under development) SECTION D-ANNUAL BUDGET PLAN 2024-25 SECTION E-ANNUAL SERVICE PLAN 2024-25 ATTACHMENTS 2024-25 2 NW SELPA LOCAL PLAN (regular PDF version) SECTION A-CONTACTS AND CERTIFICATIONS 2024-25 SECTION B-GOVERNANCE AND ADMINSTRATION 2024-25 SECTION C-ANNUAL ASSURANCES SUPPORT PLAN (CDE template under development) SECTION D-ANNUAL BUDGET PLAN 2024-25 SECTION E-ANNUAL SERVICE PLAN 2024-25 ATTACHMENTS 2024-25 ATTACHMENT-POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND PROGRAMS ATTACHMENT-ADMINISTRATION OF REGIONALIZED OPERATIONS AND SERVICES

New to Lakeside Welcome to Lakeside! In order to enroll you at Lakeside, you will need to complete and submit the following forms. New Student Registration Form Home Language Survey Request for Cumulative Folder TB Risk Assessment for School Entry (NOTE: The TB Assessment must be signed by the student’s doctor.) You may download these PDF’s, fill them out and email them back to ljsd@lakesidelosgatos.org . Or you may contact the district office to have these forms mailed to you. And of course, you may always stop by the office and pick up the forms. In addition to these forms you will need to provide: Proof of Residency Copy of Birth Certificate Immunization Record Once you have returned these form you will be given information on how to complete your online registration. Incoming Transitional Kindergarteners & Kindergarteners TK/Kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year coming soon! Submit the required forms and documents as listed above to ljsd@lakesidelosgatos.org . In addition, the following forms are required for new TK and Kinder students: TK/K Questionnaire Development and Health History Oral Health Assessment Report of Health Exam for School Entry (Required date within 18 months of the start of 1st grade.) Helpful links Calendar Bell Schedule Current News

Current State of Lakeside's Parcel Tax We want to hear from you! As we continue to plan for the future of LJSD, your input is important to us. We encourage you to take our survey at tinyurl.com/LJSD-Survey . Maintaining Quality Education in our Mountain Community Lakeside School has served our unique mountain community for nearly 150 years. Lakeside School serves as the de-facto heart of our community, providing the community center and emergency evacuation center for all of our neighbors. A Tradition of Local Funding Like many rural school districts, Lakeside Joint School District (LJSD) relies on voter-approved, locally controlled parcel tax funding in order to attract and retain qualified teachers and support academic programs in our local school. The District also utilizes this source of funding to ensure that every child can attend the public middle school of their choice. Schools Facing Potential Academic Cuts and Teacher Layoffs This source of funding — which provides more than $500,000 annually and accounts for 20% of the budget — is set to expire next year. If local funding expires, and the District is forced to make half a million dollars worth of cuts, it is hard to envision a path forward for our small mountain school without teacher layoffs, loss of academic programming and potentially even the closure of Lakeside School. Potential Measure to Renew Expiring Funding at the Current Rate The Lakeside Joint School District Board of Trustees is currently exploring options to continue this source of local funding. While no final decisions have been made, the measure renews the expiring source of funding at the existing $647 rate, with modest annual inflation adjustments to keep up with the rising cost of providing a quality education. If renewed, this source of funding would continue to: Keep Lakeside School open Attract and retain highly qualified teachers and school staff Provide a quality public middle school education for every student Protect core academic programs in reading, writing and math Support innovative academic programs in science, technology and engineering Maintain our whole-child, broad-based curriculum that includes the arts, music, physical education, gardening and outdoor education Offer mental health support to meet students’ academic and social emotional needs Fiscal Accountability and Local Control Required All proceeds are controlled locally and cannot be taken away by the State No money can be used for administrators’ salaries or pensions Independent citizens’ oversight and mandatory annual audits are required Senior citizen homeowners are eligible for an exemption from the cost We Want to Hear From You As we continue to plan for the future of our schools, we would like to hear your thoughts. Please contact the District at ljsd@lakesidelosgatos.org for more information. Frequently Asked Questions How is Lakeside Joint School District doing? Lakeside School has served our unique mountain community for nearly 150 years. What started as a one-room, one-teacher school, has grown into the only preschool through 5th Grade school available to families who wish to raise and educate their children in the mountain lifestyle. How are Lakeside Joint School District schools funded? Lakeside Joint School District (LJSD) relies on voter-approved, locally controlled parcel tax funding in order to provide qualified teachers and support academic programs in our local school. Local parcel tax funding accounts for 20% of the District’s budget. How has local funding supported our schools? Local funding has helped Lakeside Joint School District attract and retain qualified teachers and support academic programs in our local school. The District also utilizes this source of funding to ensure that every child can attend the public middle school of their choice. This source of funding is set to expire next year and would require voter approval in order to be renewed. What happens if local school funding expires? If this source of locally controlled funding expires, the District is facing $500,000 in cuts. This loss of funds could potentially lead to teacher layoffs, loss of academic programming and the closure of Lakeside School. Does the District have a plan to renew expiring parcel tax funding? The Board is considering a measure that would renew this expiring source of funding at the existing $647 rate, with modest annual inflation adjustments to keep up with the rising cost of providing a quality education. This would allow Lakeside School to keep its doors open without putting an additional undue burden on our local taxpayers. How exactly would a parcel tax renewal measure support LJSD schools and students? The current measure under consideration would renew the existing parcel tax at current rates and could continue to be used to: Keep Lakeside School open Attract and retain highly qualified teachers and school staff Provide a quality public middle school education for every student Protect core academic programs in reading, writing and math Support innovative academic programs in science, technology and engineering Maintain our whole-child, broad-based curriculum that includes the arts, music, physical education, gardening and outdoor education Offer mental health support to meet students’ academic and social emotional needs Would fiscal accountability provisions be included in a potential renewal measure? Any local funding measure would include strict fiscal accountability requirements, including: All proceeds are controlled locally and cannot be taken away by the State No money can be used for administrators’ salaries or pensions Independent citizens’ oversight and mandatory annual audits are required Senior Citizen homeowners are eligible for an exemption from the cost How much would the potential renewal measure cost? If approved, the potential measure would renew the existing parcel tax at the current rate of $647 per year with modest annual inflation adjustments to keep up with the rising cost of providing a quality education until ended by voters. Has past voter-approved funding been spent as intended? Yes. The LJSD Citizens’ Oversight Committee has reviewed past spending of parcel tax funding and has found that Lakeside Joint School District has spent all its funds on voter-approved programs. Would senior citizen homeowners be exempt from the cost of the potential measure? Yes. Senior citizen homeowners would continue to be eligible for an exemption from the cost of the measure, as would residents with disabilities. Current exemptions need not reapply. If you are eligible for an exemption but aren’t currently exempt you will need to apply for exemption. Would all funds benefit Lakeside School only? Yes, all funds from the potential measure would benefit Lakeside School only. No funds could be taken by the state or used for any purpose other than supporting Lakeside School. I don’t have children attending local schools. How would this measure impact me? Even if you don’t have children attending community schools, quality local schools keep our community and property values strong. How can I share my thoughts? If you have any questions or input that you would like to share, please contact lsjd@lakesidelosgatos.org .

Extracurricular Programs Lakeside offers a robust curricular program that includes twice weekly physical education as well as art and science once a week. Additionally, Lakeside provides additional extracurricular opportunities like those listed below. After School Sports This clinic brought to you by Stanford Park Sports will challenge students mentally and physically to help them become the best possible versions of themselves on and off the court. 60 minute sessions led by our experienced coaches who not only played on the collegiate level but pursued their careers playing overseas. Shooting, footwork, ball-handling, defense, rebounding, and passing are some of the vital pieces of the game. Soccer will be on Mondays starting January 27. Click here to register. Note: each program requires a minimum of 10 students. Art Exploration Wednesdays 1:15-2:30 p.m. November 4-January 30 Grades TK-2 Ten Week Session: $380 This playful and imaginative class is all about discovering the joy of art through fun activities inspired by famous artists. Children will explore different art materials while learning about key art elements such as color, shape, and texture. Each session encourages creativity and self-expression, making art a delightful adventure! What We’ll Learn Art Elements: Through engaging projects, children will explore the basics of color, shape, and texture. We'll learn how these elements come together to create exciting and vibrant art. Artists' Styles Each class will introduce students to a famous artist like Kandinsky, Matisse, or Monet. We'll have fun mimicking their unique styles, creating colorful masterpieces inspired by their work. Exploring Materials Children will have the chance to experiment with a variety of art supplies. We’ll explore how different tools and materials can be used to create different effects and textures. For more information click here . After-School Art Class Signup Advanced Art Skills Tuesdays 2:40-4:15 p.m. November 4-January 30 Grades 2-5 Ten week session: $380 For more information click here . After-School Art Class Signup Animation Mondays 2:45-4:30 p.m. starting 16 Sep Grades 3-5 Ten Sessions Students will learn how to create their own stopmotion movies. We will explore various types of animation such as simple drawn animation, paper puppets, object & toy animation, and animating with clay. There will be an emphasis on learning how to visually tell a clear story without narration. Students will write and storyboard their ideas. There will be a final screening of the completed films. Donation to art program can be made by check to Lakeside School for $35 with a note “donation to art program." Please contact Ms. Tara Beyhm for additional details.

School Safety Plan The Comprehensive School Site Safety Plan (CSSP) was developed in collaboration with the School Site Council, local agencies (sheriff, fire department, and city government), and the district office to fulfill Senate Bill 187 requirements. Components of this plan include strategies and programs that provide or maintain a high level of school safety, procedures for complying with existing laws related to school safety including child abuse reporting procedures, teacher notification of dangerous pupil procedures, disaster response procedures, procedures for safe arrival and departure from school, and sexual harassment policy. Click below to read the 2024-2025 Lakeside Comprehensive District Safety Plan. View

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