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We started the meeting with two presentations that focused on an overview of the historical, legal and research foundations as well as a presentation on the least restrictive environment in LA Unified. You can find the presentation here. Some items […]

There are so many heroes in our Board District 3 schools.  More often than not, these school heroes are only known in their school communities. Board Member Schmerelson would like to make sure we shine a bright light on them.  […]

On November 2, 2022, the Special Education Committee reconvened for their second meeting. The Division of Special Education staff provided an update on the Reclassification Process for Students with Disabilities. We learned that the California Education Code identifies four required […]

The Board’s Family and Community Engagement Committee, met on Wednesday, October 12 @ 5 p.m. This was the first meeting of the year with members joining me in person. This year we have members from different backgrounds (parents, community members, […]

The Los Angeles Unified Board of Education approved a revised Instructional Calendar for the 2022-23 school year. The revised calendar includes optional Acceleration Days, which will be held on Dec. 19-20, 2022 and April 3-4, 2023. Click here to download […]

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The following facilities improvements were approved for Board District 3 schools: New underground plumbing at Ernest Lawrence Middle School New chain link privacy fence and exterior lunch tables at Burbank ES New electronic, free-standing marquee at Chandler ES New exterior benches at Castlebay Charter […]

    I will be honoring Latino Heritage Month, as the Board resolved to at yesterday’s meeting. Throughout the month, we will be encouraging all students, faculty, administrators, and parents, to commemorate and celebrate the historical contributions that Latino/a/x people […]

Board Member Schmerelson is inviting family, community members and other stakeholders to offer their suggestions for topics that the Family and Community Engagement Committee should take up during their meetings during the 2022-2023 school year.           […]