What the Committee Learned
Transportation for All Plan 2024-25 and Beyond
- Student ridership over the last six years : 19,000-20,000 ridership prepandemic but increasing post-pandemic with current numbers at 15,000.
- Ridership increased by 15% (2,000 students) for the 2023-24 school year to 15,000, but the goal was 28,000.
- User Feedback says reasons for not using school transit is convenience and wanting like Uber Lyft.
- Now A poster with QR code is available for parents to request transportation services.
- The district will invite all students to sign up for transportation, and then the buses will be routed based on student numbers (whether they are non-sped, non-magnet, or other).
- Where is my Bus? App is already available with minute-by-minute tracking.
- To help parents sign up schools are being equipped with toolkits for parents who do not regularly use parent portal or are not technologically savvy.
English Learner Program Overview
- Majority of students in Dual Language Education are in primary school.
- There has been growth from TK-12 grade by 6.7%, missing district goals by 3%.
- Dashboard English Learner Progress Indicator (ELPIE) is available publicly on the California Department of Education website.
- International Newcomer Strategy aims to enhance all academic proficiencies such as English, math, science, etc.
- 97 languages are spoken in LAUSD including K’iche and Zapoteco, indigenous languages in Guatemala and Mexico.
- LAUSD is part of the California Newcomer Network (CANN), a statewide initiative to help international students.
- LAUSD works with consulates to provide feedback regarding the services provided to students of their respective countries and languages.
NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 9 a.m.