I am the Chair of the Board of Education’s Family & Community Engagement Committee.
Yo soy líder del Comite para la Participación de Familias y Comunidad.
During the 2021-22 school year, the committee will discuss strategies to strengthen communication with LAUSD families, shape stakeholder engagement practices, examine emerging needs among families, and address opportunities for adult learning.
Durante el transcurso del año, el comité tratará los temas siguientes: cómo mejorar la comunicación con las familias del distrito, cómo mejorar los métodos de involucrar a las familias, cómo examinar las necesidades de las familias y cómo aumentar las oportunidades en la educación para adultos.
Questions? Email tara.vahdani@lausd.net
2021-22 Meeting Dates - 5 p.m. start
- Thursday, October 14, 2021
- Thursday, December 9, 2021
- Thursday, February 10, 2022
- Thursday, April 28, 2022
- Thursday, June 16, 2022
Past Committee Members
Committee Members
Mr. Scott M. Schmerelson, Chairperson
Ms. Jackie Goldberg, Board Member
Dr. George J. McKenna III, Board Member
District Staff
Mr. Antonio Plascencia, Interim Administrator, Office of Parent and Community Services
Ms. Diane Panossian, Director, Office of Parent and Community Services
Mr. Gonsalo Garay, Administrator, PACE Unit, Local District Northwest
Ms. Patrizia Puccio, Administrator, PACE Unit, Local District Northeast
Ms. Katrina M. Campbell, Chief Business and Compliance Counsel, Office of the General Counsel
Ms. Pia Escudero, Executive Director, Division of Student Health and Human Services
Mr. Marcos A. Hernandez, Principal, Ellen Ochoa Learning Center
External Representatives
Ms. Letetsia Fox, CSEA President
Mr. Juan Flecha, AALA President
Mr. Paul Robak, Parent
Ms. Yolanda Ford-Swinton, Parent
Ms. Vicky Martinez, Parent
Ms. Launa Bogartz, Parent