The Board of Education met on November 19, 2024. The Board of Education met on 11/19/24 starting at 11:00 am. You can see the agenda, the materials and get the links to the video of the meeting here.
The Board approved the following items relating to BD3:
- Increase capacity to the existing contract for Community Schools Steering Committee and Standing Committee. BD3 Schools: Van Nuys El, Northridge MS
- add 44 contracts to 39 existing contracts via a refresh to increase arts education in grades K-12
- Seven contracts to provide shelf-ready library books for school libraries districtwide. Books are already cataloged and processed according to district specifications like barcodes, machine-readable cataloging records, and spine labels.
- Purchase cell phone pouches for students
- Revenue contract with LA City Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to provide supplemental funding for services aimed at reengaging students
- Mayall Academy of Arts and Technology Magnet: Two Accessibility Enhancement Projects: Replacing 15 paths of travel, 6 restrooms, 4 drinking fountains, one concrete ramp, 2 metal ramps, 3 assembly seating areas, 1 playground matting area, and other accessible upgrades
- Limerick ES: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Installation of approximately 2,800 square feet of new matting and a new accessible play structure with integrated shade for 5-12 years students.
- Lawrence MS – New Pickleball Courts Reconfiguration of an existing parking area to accommodate 12 new pickleball courts, sound barrier fencing with accessible gates, and parking adjacent to the courts.
Board Vice President Schmerelson co-authored these two resolutions:
Reckoning with Our Past, Honoring Our Present: Developing a Los Angeles Unified Land Acknowledgement
- LAUSD apologizes for past harms to Indigenous communities, pledging to support truth, healing, and reconciliation.
- The District will integrate Indigenous history and culture into curricula, professional development, and establish a public land acknowledgment by June 2025.
- The District commits to honoring local tribes, enhancing representation, and advocating for federal recognition of the Gabrieleno Tongva and Fernandeño Tataviam tribes.Reckoning with Our Past, Honoring Our Present: Developing a Los Angeles Unified Land Acknowledgement –
- “Indigenous history is Californian history,” said Board Vice President Scott M. Schmerelson. “Supporting our indigenous neighbors also requires us to listen to their voices and understand their struggles. I am happy to support this resolution to recognize LAUSD’s efforts to rectify a historical and social injustice for these communities.”
Recognizing November as National Runaway and Homeless Youth Prevention Month
- LAUSD declares November 2024 as Homeless Youth Awareness Month to increase awareness of the severe challenges homeless youth face, including lack of housing, safety, and stability.
- The District reaffirms its commitment to supporting homeless youth by providing access to education and exploring initiatives, partnerships, and legislation to combat youth homelessness.
- Emphasizing education’s role in preventing homelessness, the District highlights the importance of targeted resources, safe housing, and community support to reduce the risk of youth becoming chronically homeless.
- “We refuse to give up on our homeless youth during this difficult time in their lives,” said Board Vice President Scott M. Schmerelson. “The District is implementing services such as laundry trucks, mental health services, resources for housing, and other things. However, I am not satisfied and will always look for new strategies and collaborations to serve even more students.”