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Facilities update: A business department representative said the district plans to begin digital marquee replacements in June at Jane Addams and Anderson; the goal is to replace marquees at all remaining sites next year. Staff reported that PACE construction at Green Elementary is nearing completion and that PACE will then move to Anderson. The presentation noted a new bungalow will be placed at the back of Anderson and that the existing building at that site will become a new home for RAP.

Trustees discussed a possible future bond measure to address facility needs raised during a recent site walk‑through, including concerns about outdated fire alarm systems, deteriorated asphalt and multiple layers of paint on walls. Trustee Phillips asked whether staff would survey the community to test support and identify a potential cap the community would back; Superintendent Castro and staff said a survey is on the district’s radar and that the board will be updated before any survey is conducted.

Why it matters: Facility projects and a potential bond measure carry implications for student safety, capital planning, and local taxation. Trustees stressed the need for a clear timeline and community engagement before advancing any ballot measure.

Ending: Staff will return with additional information if the board chooses to proceed with a community survey and related timeline; no bond decision was made at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Meeting of the Lawndale Elementary School District","oneSentenceSummary","Business services staff told the board marquee replacement projects will start in June at Adams and Anderson, PACE construction at Green is nearing completion and will move to Anderson; trustees discussed surveying the community about a potential facilities bond.","taxTitle","Lawndale Elementary, School Districts, California","taxId",55363,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6253578,"Board approves Drew Stewart as Rogers principal and names Luis Diaz director of budget and accounting",167,1230000,1397000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3180210-cc45dcb2380433a61e310d70ee45b43d&start=1230&end=1397","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3180210-cc45dcb2380433a61e310d70ee45b43d/thumbnail_1230000.jpg","/articles/6253578/California/Board-approves-Drew-Stewart-as-Rogers-principal-and-names-Luis-Diaz-director-of-budget-and-accounting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6253578-da9799a0c7a2814bcfbc28d9f19f891c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141936&Signature=LbgpqpcasO7kS75ay-W3Q7TDFgpTHUqg9yecW5YN0MQOYEPDRTM6aM7iF8vcZhOcA1HVk5SKh9~tBX82h2LjYjK8~6P60fDjCyzRbthNrQhxx1frEFZFConKmraU-RucqmPYW7SFF23B~Rw9SjAhDl~gGNR7kOR9sw0gOvlT81KFIJw7iu8qNn0NuDJXxnFhg3Wq2jB3~gAShDYLPFowIRSYzKp2dMCJc1BB5vzpRQHXxeBwDfsSnGrhIL6A0gnOYGe2ml8Ovaspxopci120DtZXxeEW63QV-aEdcL8K4WvlaC3QLfxp0QJvr7xK1lSDBO-aEmJSn7eCq7DcnRrsHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lawndale Elementary School District Board of Education approved two personnel appointments at its May 1 meeting: Drew Stewart as principal of Rogers Middle School and Luis Diaz as the district’s director of budget and accounting.

Drew Stewart was introduced by Superintendent Castro and addressed the board, saying he was “so thrilled to begin work at Rogers Middle School” and praising the community he had encountered. Castro summarized Stewart’s background: a political science degree from UC San Diego, a single‑subject teaching credential in social studies, administrative services credential from San Diego State University, and a master’s in teaching and learning from Point Loma Nazarene University. Castro told the board Stewart has served as a teacher and in various administrative roles, including principal at Beverly Hills High School and leadership roles involving AVID and counseling recognition programs.

The board voted by hand/voice to approve Stewart’s appointment. Clerk Claire Rudolph moved approval and Trustee Morales seconded; the motion carried 4‑0.

The board then approved the recommendation of Luis Diaz as director of budget and accounting. Superintendent Castro noted Diaz has eight years with the district, serving most recently as senior budget and accounting coordinator, and earlier worked 14 years for a veterinary corporation. Diaz addressed the board, thanking trustees and saying his goal is to “maintain a fiscally conservative approach” while ensuring department standards.

Trustee Rudolph moved to ratify the recommendation; Trustee Morales seconded. The board approved the item with a voice/hand vote, recorded as 4‑0.

Why it matters: Both appointments place experienced internal and external candidates into roles that lead school administration and district fiscal operations. Stewart’s hiring fills a middle‑school principalship; Diaz’s promotion places a long‑time district employee into budget leadership.

Ending: Board approval was unanimous; no additional conditions or follow‑up votes were recorded in the meeting minutes.","The Lawndale board approved two personnel recommendations: Drew Stewart, recommended as principal of Rogers Middle School, and Luis Diaz as director of budget and accounting. Each appointment passed by voice/hand vote 4‑0.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6253583,"Jane Addams Middle School highlights EL supports, PBIS and Trek STEM program to Lawndale board",643,2618000,3261000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3180210-cc45dcb2380433a61e310d70ee45b43d&start=2618&end=3261","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3180210-cc45dcb2380433a61e310d70ee45b43d/thumbnail_2618000.jpg","/articles/6253583/California/Jane-Addams-Middle-School-highlights-EL-supports-PBIS-and-Trek-STEM-program-to-Lawndale-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6253583-9cdc28e29adb03d031fcc3fa6dc8cfbc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141936&Signature=EicJnPUYoogu1BrekCj7NJtQm9KZkNv2AGnYJ6rv62LWYd~OeoRH7rxKppLsdo3QOWETFfEFTV9R~jiYoseSZs9LsBmsZHDBV2Q863X-SMohVmUX5mFcs5kPGGUEl80Vco0jIdjCUWaAFOlNuHTB7pawUDY5D7DLnX~ttjyakJP6LD~Ti1Zk77z54DOMsoTxDzzLs-KaePGRGtIHVwXFzrFuUs3cbkuHBn6e-DR-RpBlhfHiFNShHsH0hp-wtiAGHdYx-zJi9rxrXMyTAT4T-Lp0gOO5dQct67FF63ao42srchera1RHSm6aryPwm0Le-6pgTha2gpBpiCkHPLD~Lw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Principal Jamie Valentine and a team of students presented Jane Addams Middle School’s academic and extracurricular highlights to the Lawndale board on May 1, focusing on programs that support English learners, social‑emotional learning and STEM opportunities.

Valentine described recognition practices for academic achievement including honor roll and \"most improved\" assemblies and said the school celebrated I‑Ready proficiency and growth across trimesters. For English learners Valentine said the school serves just over 100 EL students and uses Sunday reading interventions, small‑group instruction, a designated ELD class for newcomers, ListenWise for sixth‑grade ELD and reclassification ceremonies for families.

Eighth‑grade ASB president Alvaro Rosales Jr. said the school’s PBIS team now includes a student representative and has expanded school spirit activities and rewards. \"It has been nice being able to bring a student perspective to this committee and to see our ideas come to life,\" Alvaro said.

Valentine also highlighted the Trek program (technology, robotics, engineering and coding). Eighth‑grade student Kayla Bailey described coding and the school’s Lego League competition, saying the school’s teams placed in the top three when they competed against Royal Rogers Middle School.

The presentation included performing arts updates: a student gave a short flute preview and other students described cheer, band and visual arts partnerships. Valentine noted a photography partnership with a visiting photographer and reiterated that school efforts align with the district’s four goals through data‑driven instruction, professional learning communities and MTSS.

Board members praised students and staff for their work. Trustee Morales underscored the value of newcomer supports and Trustee Phillips encouraged students to pursue music in high school and college partnership opportunities.

Ending: The board did not take formal action on the school spotlight; trustees used the presentation to ask questions and commend staff and students.","Principal Jamie Valentine and students showcased academic and extracurricular programs at Jane Addams Middle School, including EL reclassification supports, PBIS student representation, Trek robotics and arts partnerships.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6253586,"Lawndale board hears RAP program update; summer 'RAP Quest' enrollment tops 1,000",2367,2183000,4550000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3180210-cc45dcb2380433a61e310d70ee45b43d&start=2183&end=4550","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3180210-cc45dcb2380433a61e310d70ee45b43d/thumbnail_2183000.jpg","/articles/6253586/California/Lawndale-board-hears-RAP-program-update-summer-RAP-Quest-enrollment-tops-1000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6253586-07a306f66ec6f574f83822ba505df49f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141936&Signature=P0Z9u15iXgajBzxKwf155hDVGOQAijWr8cfOjX0nC77iB4U-0hbqRnwFOBzLt552jNYcSLhARkz0kDgy5zXdFkiVWdAJ8zeAJt74vPbEzsqtwv28Pfjmow3lQkyddTSHsQA5HkY15Hgi8SjtbyOe12MzgO9noZYmtb0IGX450EXOewEsm3H0LK8LrrtbAGQfqyNLSpa-k56HSG1jcCH9mA8qGIvq~SotU4~qlRil8Wp52hdQ0iR-Adtsh3GAPrQhnYR82mifZQQKjkMaGBXUsnwGN8K28MsC1a3EkSxHmP0Sa7V2s-6x~8O4nn2xNElbtmYClJ3PZ4e~V4mrlOd10A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff and RAP (Realizing Amazing Potential) leaders gave the Lawndale Elementary School District board a detailed update May 1 on after‑school and summer programming, reporting program growth, new curriculum, expanded partners and strong summer enrollment.

RAP director Dennis Howard described the school‑year theme “Level Up” and said the program enlisted roughly 34 community partners across arts, sports, technology and leadership activities to broaden student experiences. Howard said RAP implemented a year‑long Leadership Lab — a professional development and student leadership initiative created with partner Spark Reach and UCLA that uses design‑thinking methods to teach problem solving across staff and students.

Dr. Amaris Rivas (presented as Doctor Rivas in the meeting) summarized the district’s RISE program (Resilient, Intelligent, Self Determination, Excellence), which serves African American scholars. Rivas said RISE grew from 50 students across three sites when launched in 2021 to 108 students across all eight district schools this year, with weekly meetings and specialized facilitators. \"RISE is an acronym. It stands for Resilient, Intelligent, Self Determination, Excellence,\" Rivas said.

Leaders also outlined the AM program (before‑school care), which launched a new FACTS curriculum — fitness, art, cultural, technology, science — and reportedly reached full capacity at some sites. Program staff said the AM program now exists at every district site.

Summer RAP details: Maggie Guillen described the summer theme “RAP Quest,” a six‑week, nine‑hour‑per‑day program that will include international cultural themes and field trips. Staff reported enrollment of more than 1,000 students already signed up for the summer sessions.

Board members praised the program. Clerk Claire Rudolph said RAP “is one of my favorite programs in the area” and credited it with supporting families. Trustee Phillips noted the program provides enrichment beyond childcare, and Trustee Morales described the program as \"probably the hardest thing in the day\" and praised its breadth of activities and family support.

Why it matters: RAP provides before‑ and after‑school care plus enrichment that district leaders and trustees say supports student learning and family needs. The expansion in partners, leadership development, and summer enrollment suggest growing demand and operational scale for the program.

Ending: District staff did not propose new board action on RAP at the meeting; the update signals further planning for summer logistics and continued partnership development.","District after‑school RAP leaders told the board the program expanded partners, launched leadership and RISE initiatives, added AM curriculum, and enrolled more than 1,000 students for its six‑week summer program.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6253590,"County review finds Lawndale USD projects multiyear deficits; county requests updated fiscal stabilization plan",104,2964000,3068000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3180210-cc45dcb2380433a61e310d70ee45b43d&start=2964&end=3068","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3180210-cc45dcb2380433a61e310d70ee45b43d/thumbnail_2964000.jpg","/articles/6253590/California/County-review-finds-Lawndale-USD-projects-multiyear-deficits-county-requests-updated-fiscal-stabilization-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6253590-ace226520a9811777ca8debda5b24563/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141936&Signature=VZ2i9izIdretyya~YCI6dW5irImYr4IaTPKMVfBcG400MqXtlNiVb~7nf8vqN1qXYHibgNTkf95GNdXxEnAwcvgBi8ypjD3idnjGG1Nh7KC7mPKHBh0zMSXFXWaKlMSmKXOQXBOL3PIjgC4CDejGtWQMC4tzCyYIYP3LXdGJZkcKOCaBUOrYncYQVXLhK2VzbVyC~B3ugqWgwLH~1jZlw7As4YL7u4vKhVgZ~M9cJdJrN87gk-Jnum0seGv5SAtLxJOt5ZRl~BVUoMcG2ECIh65qFzZz2E61x-WGl-CZst-7IibQmq0ro01f-2H73eiYivXUUI96quXaVXUoqZEFuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles County Office of Education told the Lawndale Elementary School District Board of Education on May 1 that the county’s review of the district’s 2024‑25 second interim report shows the district can meet its financial obligations for the current and subsequent fiscal years but projects sizable multiyear declines.

The county’s letter, read aloud at the meeting, said the district’s unrestricted general fund beginning balance of $42,300,000 in 2024‑25 is projected to fall to $15,870,000 in 2026‑27 — a decline the county quantified in the letter as roughly $26,430,000, or about 62.48% over three years. The county asked the district to “provide an updated board‑approved Fiscal Stabilization Plan (FSP) with a 2025‑26 adopted budget report” to the county office by July 1, 2025 and cited Education Code Section 42131 as the legal context for its review.

Why it matters: The county’s request signals formal monitoring of the district’s multiyear fiscal position and requires the board to produce an updated plan and budget narrative before the July deadline. The county also noted the district’s recent board resolutions on early retirement and certificated and classified position closures as part of the district’s stabilization actions.

Details from the county letter include:
- Projected unrestricted general fund decline from $42,300,000 (2024‑25) to $15,870,000 (2026‑27).
- A requested submission deadline for an updated Fiscal Stabilization Plan and the 2025‑26 adopted budget: July 1, 2025.
- The county reviewer named a contact: Catherine R. Connell at the Los Angeles County Office of Education.

At the meeting Clerk Claire Rudolph moved to “accept and file” the correspondence from the Los Angeles County Office of Education; Trustee Phillips seconded. The board voted 4‑0 to accept and file the letter.

Board members did not adopt additional fiscal action at the meeting beyond accepting the county correspondence; the letter’s request establishes a timeline for the board and staff to prepare an updated stabilization plan and the adopted 2025‑26 budget for county review.

Ending: The county’s analysis and deadline set a clear next step for district staff and trustees: prepare and present a board‑approved Fiscal Stabilization Plan and the adopted 2025‑26 budget to the Los Angeles County Office of Education by July 1, 2025.","The Los Angeles County Office of Education told the Lawndale Elementary School District board it can meet current-year obligations but projects large multiyear declines and requested a board‑approved Fiscal Stabilization Plan and the 2025‑26 adopted budget by July 1, 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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