Impact Program
Buchanan Area Impact Program
The Clovis Unified administration worked with the community to review and update the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). Close to 100 school and district meetings were held with parents, students and staff to discuss how to best devote our limited resources to actions and services that support student success.
The 2015-18 LCAP was adopted by the Governing Board on June 17. Based on community feedback, LCAP services continue to be centered around seven focus areas:
- Parent Involvement
- Safety
- College and Career Readiness
- Student Engagement through Co-Curricular Programs
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Intervention Support
- Services to Students
Impact Teams were formed in each high school area through LCAP funding with the aim of “Maximizing student achievement” The Buchanan Area Impact Team offers assistance and guidance with college and career readiness; services to students; intervention support; student engagement through co-curricular programs; and parent involvement through our Parent Resource Centers based in portable 7 at Buchanan and portable 2 at Tarpey.
Our founding superintendent Floyd B. Buchanan, Ed. D., believed in “Fair break for every kid.” We hold to that ideal and to the idea that all kids can learn and we can teach all kids. As an educational team, we want to see every student reach their potential in mind, body, and spirit.
The Impact Program allows us the opportunity to focus on students who might not seek out support but would benefit from mentoring and increased connections to school resources.
We look forward to working with your student.

The Buchanan Area Impact Team:
- Drew Rutherford, Learning Director
- Marcos Martinez, Coordinator
- Joseph Areyano, Instructional Assistant
- Sara Balderas, Student Relations Liaison
- Amanda West-Brisky, Student Relations Liaison (Alta Sierra)
- Catrina Carter, Instructional Assistant
- Kai Dill, Student Relations Liaison (Alta Sierra)
- Ashley LundholmAshleyLundholm@cusd.com, Student Relations Liaison
- Gisselle Meneses, Instructional Assistant (Alta Sierra)
- Maria Saavedra, Student Relations Liaison
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