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Castro said the Mitchell Playground project is currently under construction, the site fenced off, and work is scheduled for completion by Aug. 15 to be ready for the 2025–26 school year. She noted the work could be viewed from Condon (a nearby road) and attributed the update to the business department.

Castro also reported the California Distinguished School logo was recently installed at Anderson Elementary \"earlier this week,\" and that district teams were proud to display the recognition.

From educational services, Castro reported summer Wrap program enrollment: the district had anticipated about 1,125 enrollments and was serving about 1,028 students at the time of the report. Some grade levels have wait lists and the district is contacting families to offer enrollment at alternate sites. Castro said about 35 families reported concerns about the social environment, and the district is providing at-home packets and outreach so those students can participate when ready.

Castro framed the SELPA RFP outcome and business- and HR-related updates as part of a broader summer effort to prepare for the school year; no formal board action was required for these operational updates.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Copy of Board Meeting of the Lawndale Elementary School District","oneSentenceSummary","Business and educational services reported Mitchell Playground under construction (scheduled completion Aug. 15), Anderson Elementary’s California Distinguished School signage installed, and summer Wrap program enrollment at about 1,028 with a wait list and 35 families reporting social-environment concerns.","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},6184268,"SELPA superintendents council unanimously keeps Lawndale as Administrative Unit",253,2629000,2882000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5091603-30ee4ea38f99266f875845054fedacb9&start=2629&end=2882","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5091603-30ee4ea38f99266f875845054fedacb9/thumbnail_2629000.jpg","/articles/6184268/California/SELPA-superintendents-council-unanimously-keeps-Lawndale-as-Administrative-Unit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184268-6a2c2d0d68c524e81632ae335af09f96/orig.mp4?Expires=1770932766&Signature=cmUtQwJS~EQW~wgB64JRqluWkNjbklIHB9fKwmj8ATMXSDNxHyTzIzeeVgGOP6vbBnBte8MwnFpkq1PN2c7wKx-4bbxHx8VEQThVcgciigKTl33n3Uhzykcka7NtXF5mIvOtdyWfkp419DSOxKODGROXDbLD6imUBN9P-3mTbvx2KT5~gVA6ltKmRH-v7x-icTpF~HSRVyQHNWSqtAOGyh8neKT~50F8CulgKgTCljD~MWK9COWXcoRgSlOwu9upxZ7cdJHr97qlj3d0o~UI6R9XJSs-lmIAWM7TyE3Fvr-c-HeM129gL9t-zeaDMtM6B8La0pGF5nLfnpQND1a3zw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Sabrina Castro told the board that the SELPA superintendents council held a request-for-proposals process for the Administrative Unit (AU) and that Lawndale's proposal was selected by a unanimous vote to remain as the AU.

Castro said Torrance had sought to become the AU and that Lawndale submitted a competing proposal. \"It was a unanimous vote that Lawndale should remain as the AU,\" Castro said, and she acknowledged district staff — specifically naming Dr. Ho, Monique and Luis — for preparing the proposal.

Castro said keeping the AU matters both financially and for continuity of services: it would have been a financial hit to lose the AU, and the district wanted to maintain relationships and services for SELPA staff and the students they serve. Castro said the choice was not only about money but also \"the human factor\" and the services the district provides.

Later in remarks from board members, Dr. Ho's extra work preparing responses and completing fiscal-crisis-management training was recognized; Castro noted Dr. Ho completed a CBO induction program certificate.","Superintendent Castro reported that the SELPA superintendents council voted unanimously to retain Lawndale as the Administrative Unit after a request-for-proposals process; district staff involved in the proposal were recognized.",{"_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},6184274,"Board extends superintendent contract through 2028, approves salary increases",269,3551000,3820000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5091603-30ee4ea38f99266f875845054fedacb9&start=3551&end=3820","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5091603-30ee4ea38f99266f875845054fedacb9/thumbnail_3551000.jpg","/articles/6184274/California/Board-extends-superintendent-contract-through-2028-approves-salary-increases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184274-d6c401fd7f5cdf74573454b7295ccaec/orig.mp4?Expires=1770932766&Signature=fg9dD2XbU9I43chCj30R40It6HYmUoIxYMNYn6WUgWcAMyqfvRvaBLL~yCTK9vVwsOcNEw8FiW366BENseR1~P7Tag-zyHlgVD0nUc73MliPEB8ru-ypEMG89tqw7bJsakmRfM88TETNeXdq31r71l-1OuR5~FaXnmHsPTaCv3V3l0yJsPpPss~DlDmh2hDijuAx1oLa4L5fTV3oZoPWfeRpZM3XrlWEG2Eyl7P3afI3MxzPiMhm600EUL-SDqu7c-TZu1F3byMiFcqPv1ZcFgFtIJVlxlHQJ5AAnw2rL00DvgdQwV6Jg9j11hxpkHGIjT2bXz1sEC9SUoUSiMjb9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Before taking the final vote, the board provided an oral summary of the recommended amendment to Superintendent Dr. Sabrina Castro's contract as required by Government Code section 54953.

President Coronado read the summary into the record. The amendment described and read aloud by the board included these elements: an extension of the contract term by one year to June 30, 2028; entitlement for the superintendent to receive the same annual percentage increases as other certificated and management employees during the extended term; a 1% salary increase effective July 2024 consistent with increases provided to other employee groups for 2024–25; an additional 3% salary increase effective July 1, 2025 pursuant to the contract paragraph described in the record; and that the board retains discretion to establish a higher salary increase contingent on a satisfactory evaluation and applicable STRS regulations.

After the oral summary, the board voted on the amendment. On a hand vote to approve item 9.3, the motion carried 4-0.

No further conditions or contract language changes were reported in the meeting minutes; the superintendent and legal counsel were present for the reading of the summary.","Board read a public summary under Government Code section 54953 and voted 4-0 to extend Superintendent Castro's contract through June 30, 2028, with specified percentage increases.",{"_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},6184279,"Board ratifies three assistant principal hires for Lawndale schools",323,2129000,2452000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5091603-30ee4ea38f99266f875845054fedacb9&start=2129&end=2452","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5091603-30ee4ea38f99266f875845054fedacb9/thumbnail_2129000.jpg","/articles/6184279/California/Board-ratifies-three-assistant-principal-hires-for-Lawndale-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184279-73ce71a21508a4a5d655ced39ed6984b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770932766&Signature=R~dHq9Nsl4PjlIJ6g6nfTRXzyNrMkBf2dxcI1EwEFJbS4iV4-OsaRphqpO0XKErLiB~wmCCFnf~XkDUXM4HMdRBaWD7vTo~CIH8OzBtN4J-XsYRM8Jbb7-xQ30MKgpAxXFZ9yylHC3bnOxa89BMEUosusEAJ56Vj6bbgm0fZQ0i39jb1pPO32-tsDwi82Ve149s~WkX55JW7f72jLDsxgmn5nEfYavYwcJLW3X7WShZaJ508q7z-Bbze~3hGofv1ddQzF0PHRStSdfL8WwgD~365Okq~FJL0abQbi-n9nycEjZycx08UIcQrLc~f4a9V5FMq5ApAc~GIjyX~n6Crng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lawndale Elementary School District Board of Education approved the employment of three assistant principals in a single vote after the board amended the agenda to consider the hires immediately.

On a motion by Trustee Burrows, seconded by Trustee Morales, the board approved item 7.25 to ratify the hires of Dr. Isaac Olvera (recommended for William Green Elementary), Britney Campbell (Mark Twain Elementary) and Dr. Hwa Li (FDR Elementary). The motion carried 4-0.

Superintendent Dr. Sabrina Castro introduced each candidate and read biographical highlights. Castro said Dr. Olvera most recently served as an assistant principal in Glendale Unified, led reductions in suspensions and tardies, and holds an EdD in K–12 leadership from the University of Southern California. Castro said Britney Campbell brings more than a decade of experience, including work with Teach For America and leadership roles as a teacher on special assignment; she holds a master's in urban education. Castro described Dr. Hwa Li as experienced in MTSS and equity-driven leadership and noted her doctoral work at USC on interdistrict transfer policy.

Each appointee addressed the board after the vote. Dr. Isaac Olvera said, \"I look forward to supporting all of the dynamic and exciting ... work currently being done,\" and thanked the board for the opportunity. Britney Campbell said she was \"very excited to be joining Lawndale\" and looked forward to planning the coming year with principal Michael Bosler. Dr. Hwa Li said, \"I have just fallen in love with Lawndale\" after visiting the site at FDR and expressed gratitude for the appointment.

Trustees and staff welcomed the new administrators; the board noted this was an uncommon motion in which three administrative hires were ratified together. The board recorded a 4-0 vote approving the appointments.","The board approved employment of three assistant principals — Dr. Isaac Olvera (William Green), Britney Campbell (Mark Twain) and Dr. Hwa Li (FDR) — in a single motion; all three spoke briefly after the vote.",{"_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},6184282,"Lawndale board hears recommendation to adopt Amplify elementary science materials",645,632000,1277000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5091603-30ee4ea38f99266f875845054fedacb9&start=632&end=1277","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5091603-30ee4ea38f99266f875845054fedacb9/thumbnail_632000.jpg","/articles/6184282/California/Lawndale-board-hears-recommendation-to-adopt-Amplify-elementary-science-materials","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184282-760d7c9724c4a35e71bd5558430519a0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770932766&Signature=D80ZroYrFYtVPkv2ufXGtnEEOkgyKGHuwbl8yhLqDscyv5xZ8mJwbgRxX40q5yc1i4L0teO~~cKxmSknG~SyNr3hT8i7PpEOaFNFr50gKxZonknr0Nb6ohApqnPd-bRbBnt-35ZwP6iSXCJGrs90yEOoRWW1ubIMrWNWP-gaa12AfDLgUsh5oACkKphOoMxdmVmCrFD63dFhOKowMjNpO4mWiZHYqp4jbGOFKfghGqkEJwcEDiSpUdzf6TDHvhbOE6LTH8dfpXIYYJ6kiswKwE2FcYUotRpMG8u-FLHnfwXuSoZzOkkpqehd~Uq60rQZOuDLSzrN9PR17QKOYC8eyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Director Lehi Varela, presenting for the district, told the Lawndale Elementary School District Board of Education that a year-and-a-half committee process yielded a recommendation to adopt Amplify Science for elementary classrooms.

Varela said the committee centered teacher and student experience when evaluating four curricula, narrowed the list to two for pilot and ultimately recommended Amplify based on criteria that included standards alignment, inclusion of science and engineering practices, accessibility for English learners and students with IEPs, and teacher usability. \"The committee is bringing the recommendation of Amplify Science to the board tonight,\" Varela said.

The pilot included publisher presentations, office hours, professional planning sessions, student focus groups and two parent meetings, Varela said. She summarized two key takeaways from the District pilot: \"strong student engagement through hands-on and interactive elements\" and \"high quality and accessible teaching materials.\"

Trustees praised the committee work but pressed for concrete supports during rollout. Trustee Chester Morales asked the district to \"support and monitor the implementation of this material,\" citing other districts where adoption did not translate to classroom use. \"Please support and monitor the implementation of this material,\" Morales said.

Varela responded that for year one the district will adopt the publisher's pacing guide and collect feedback all year to adjust pacing in subsequent years. She also described an alignment plan to pair science units with language-arts units so teachers can teach complementary content concurrently. Trustee Phillips and others emphasized the risk that new materials can \"sit on the shelf\" without training and monitoring, and urged the district to provide ongoing teacher support.

Board members and staff also noted logistical concerns for classrooms: the curriculum bundle includes hands-on materials (jars, bags, aluminum foil and other kit items) that require storage and handling. Varela said the district's TOSA and support teams would help with material distribution and teacher support.

The board did not take a formal vote on adoption at this item; the presentation and the district's year-one support plan were entered on the record for future action.","District staff recommended Amplify Science for elementary adoption after a year-and-a-half pilot; trustees asked for implementation supports and a pacing guide for year one.","actionData","errors"]

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