I couldn’t be happier to share that LA Unified has reached a historic agreement with our classified employees. The agreement raises the minimum wage to a rate that outpaces the City of Los Angeles and the State of California and […]
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Get to know Lori Sternstein, our BD3 Hero from Chatsworth Park Urban Planning Magnet
Lori’s decision to leave her career as a Certified Public Accountant to become an Office Tech at Chatsworth Park Magnet was easy for Lori, because all she wanted was a job with the same calendar as her children’s calendar. […]
Read moreInformation and Resources for Families during possible work stoppage 3/21-23
As you might know, our labor partners have announced that they will be conducting a work stoppage from Tuesday March 21 through Thursday March 23. While I very much hope that our negotiators can reach an agreement before that happens, […]
Read moreCommittee of the Whole met on March 14, 2023
Now that I am the Board Vice President, I have the honor of chairing the Committee of the Whole. Andrés Chait Chief of School Operations and Frances Baez Chief Academic Officer presented on Acceleration Days. John Perron Chair provided an update on the […]
Read moreBoard approves Resolution Declaring March 21 as World Down Syndrome Awareness Day
Los Angeles, CA (March 7, 2023) – Today, the Los Angeles Unified Board of Education approved a resolution sponsored by Board Vice President Scott M. Schmerelson, and co-sponsored by all the Board Members in attendance, honoring March 21 as World […]
Read moreBoard approves Resolution to Stand with the Mothers and Children of Artsakh
Los Angeles, CA (March 7, 2023) – Today, the Los Angeles Unified Board of Education approved a resolution sponsored by Board Vice President Scott M. Schmerelson, and co-sponsored by most of the Board Members in attendance. The Board condemns the […]
Read moreCommittee of the Whole meets on February 14, 2023
The Board’s Committee of the Whole took place on Tuesday, Feb 14,2023. You can find the agenda here and links to the video in English here and in Spanish here. The first item on the Agenda was the School […]
Read moreGet to know Cathy Kostanian, our School Hero from Calahan ES
“Every single day, she has gone above and beyond the call of duty. Every single day.” That’s why Calahan ES Principal Wells nominated Cathy Kostanian as a School Hero. “She’s embarrassed to be recognized, and that’s the sign of a […]
Read moreFamily and Community Engagement Committee met on February 1, 2023
The Board’s Family and Community Engagement Committee met on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 @ 5 p.m. The meeting started with a presentation from Ms. Mariam Nasiry and Ms. Rogers from the California Credit Union who presented an Introduction to Banking […]
Read moreGet to Know Leobardo Perales, our School Hero from Gault Elementary!
Gault ES Principal Antoniette Brusca noticed that Leobardo Perales was a School Hero right away by the very special way he connects with students. She noticed his patience, respect and professionalism, and his deep understanding of student behaviors and the […]
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