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South Pasadena Unified superintendent unveils 100‑day plan emphasizing engagement, student achievement and fiscal review
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Baxter presented a four‑part 100‑day entry plan at the Aug. 12 Board of Education meeting, prioritizing listening sessions, classroom visits, collaborative governance and a review of district finances and facilities ahead of the new school year.
Dr. Baxter, South Pasadena Unified's new superintendent, presented a 100‑day entry plan at the Board of Education meeting Aug. 12 that emphasizes community engagement, student achievement, collaborative governance and fiscal responsibility.
Baxter said the plan — summarized by the phrase “Listen, learn, reflect, and lead” — will include site partner and community listening sessions, regular school visits, formation of a superintendent student advisory group and a review of instructional technology and department data. “As I go through different groups and listen … I’m very focused on making sure that we look always at students,” Baxter told the board.
The plan calls for continued meetings with district executive leadership, development of a strategic road map tied to the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), and work with the business office on the 2025–26 budget and multi‑year projections. Baxter said she has begun review meetings with the chief business officer and fiscal director and intends to publish monthly progress updates on the 100‑day goals.
Baxter also described plans to review Measure SP facility projects, assess educational software implementation through the district’s EdTech Committee, and develop a strategic approach to reversing prior enrollment declines. She told the board she will prioritize observing classrooms and working with educators on professional goals and data‑driven improvement measures.
Board members who spoke during the meeting welcomed Baxter and praised early outreach. Board President Tamas and several trustees said they had attended new‑teacher and staff events and reported positive feedback; Dr. Kipke and Ms. Adams said staff and families appeared optimistic about the coming school year.
The presentation preceded the first day of school the board noted would begin the following day.
Looking ahead, Baxter told the board she plans to convene a school board retreat to align governance and evaluation tools and to “maintain purposeful communication with the board, families and the community.”
