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Strategic Visioning & Planning

Overview

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) is embarking on a districtwide Strategic Visioning & Planning process designed to shape the future of our schools and community. This inclusive effort brings together educators, students, families, community partners, and local organizations to collaboratively define the priorities, goals, and initiatives that will guide student success and district operations in the years ahead.

Focus Groups & Stakeholder Engagement

As part of the Strategic Visioning & Planning process, PYLUSD is engaging a wide range of voices across our school community. These focus groups ensure that diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas help inform the district’s priorities and long-term direction.

We will be meeting with the following stakeholder groups:

  • Recent High School Graduate (1–5 years out)
  • High School & Middle School Students
  • Parents and Guardians
  • Teachers
  • School and District Administrators
  • Classified and Support Staff
  • Community Partners and Local Organizations
    • Rotary Club of Placentia
    • Rotary Club of YL
    • Placentia Round Table Women’s Club
    • YL Public Library
    • Placentia Public Library
    • City of Yorba Linda
    • City of Placentia
    • Placentia PD
    • Placentia Fire
    • OC Sherriff
    • Orange County Fire Authority
  • Business and Industry Representatives
    • Chamber of Commerce Placentia
    • Chamber of Commerce Yorba Linda
    • North Orange County ROP
  • Local Colleges & Universities
    • Fullerton College
    • Santiago Canyon College
    • Orange Coast College
    • UCI
    • CSUF
    • Chapman University
    • UCR
    • Cypress College
    • Cal Poly
    • Santa Ana College
  • Elected Officials
  • PYLUC (PTA)
  • REACH Foundation
  • Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
  • District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)
  • Booster Clubs
  • Board Members
Survey
Now Open! — In addition to focus groups, PYLUSD will offer a brief (5-10 minute) survey to gather stakeholder input for the new five-year Strategic Plan. Survey results will be reported by stakeholder group only, and no individual responses will be identified.

Resources & Presentations

Coming Soon!

Previous Strategic Plans

Community Forums

The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District will host five community forums open to all at the District Office Board Room located at 1301 E. Orangethorpe Ave. Placentia, CA 92870:

  • Area 1: Date Coming Soon!
  • Area 2: Date Coming Soon!
  • Area 3: Date Coming Soon!
  • Area 4: Date Coming Soon!
  • Area 5: Date Coming Soon!
Progress Monitoring
PYLUSD is committed to transparency and accountability throughout the Strategic Visioning & Planning process. Progress updates will be shared regularly, highlighting key milestones and themes from stakeholder input as the district moves toward a new five-year Strategic Plan.
 
Focus Group Meeting Date Invitations Sent Participant in Attendance Key Themes
Valencia HS
(9th-11th)
 1/21/26
25
Students
 21  
Valencia HS 
(Seniors)
 1/21/26
25
Students
 20  
El Dorado HS
(Seniors)
 1/21/26
25
Students
 27  
El Dorado HS
(9th-11th)
 1/21/26
25
Students
 28  
Yorba Linda HS
(9th-11th)
 1/22/26
25
Students
 21  
Yorba Linda HS
(Seniors)
 1/22/26
25
Students
 24  
Esperanza HS
(9th-11th)		 1/22/26
25
Students
 30  
Esperanza HS
(Seniors)
 1/22/26
25
Students
 10  
REACH
Foundation Board 
 1/22/26
30-40
Members
 20  
Valadez MS
(7th-8th)
 1/23/26
30
Students
 32  
Tuffree MS
(7th-8th)
 1/23/26 
30
Students
 28  
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)/Title I 1/26/26
40-50
Members
 29  
Booster Clubs
 2/18/26
67
    
Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
 2/18/26
30-40
Members
    
Association of Placentia-Linda Educators (APLE)
 2/18/26
100
Teachers
    
California School Employees Association (CSEA)
 2/19/26
100
Employees
    
Student Support Staff
 2/19/26
60
Staff Members
    
Kraemer MS
(7th-8th)
 2/19/26
30
Students
    
Tuffree MS
(7th-8th)
 2/19/26
30
Students
    
El Camino Real HS
(11th-12th)
 2/20/26
25
Students
    
Travis Ranch MS
(6th-8th)
 2/20/26
30
Students
    
Orange County School of Computer Science
(6th-8th)
 2/20/26
30
Students
    
PYLUC
 3/4/26  TBD    
Divisions
(District Office Department Leadership)
 3/31/26
22
District Leaders
    
Principals 
 4/1/26
33
Site Leaders
    
Board of Education
 TBD 5    
Local Colleges & Universities
 TBD TBD    
Business and Industry Representatives 
 TBD TBD    
Community Organization
 TBD TBD    
 
Timeline

January - April — Gather & Aggregate Input 

May — Draft to Board for Study Session

June — Revisions & Final Approval by Board of Education

July — Implement New Strategic Plan