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Mark Twain students perform as board recognizes social workers and attendance award
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Summary
At the March meeting the board heard a Mark Twain Elementary spotlight featuring music, buddy programs and dual‑immersion anniversary plans; the board also recognized school social workers and Superintendent Castro announced a state SARB recognition for Lawndale.
Trustees heard a lengthy Mark Twain Elementary spotlight on programs intended to boost engagement and achievement and took time to recognize school social workers.
Dr. Michael Bosler, Mark Twain principal, introduced student performers and highlighted the school's work aligned to district goals: partner teaching, expanded special‑education learning center staff, dual‑immersion programming (20th anniversary) and incentives to reduce chronic absenteeism. Fifth grader Mia Chavez led the Pledge of Allegiance and students described the "Big Buddies" mentor program.
Alberto Paredes, director of student support services, and Superintendent Castro invited social workers to the dais and read names of those receiving certificates for National School Social Worker Week. Paredes said social workers "work alongside students, families and staff to address barriers whether that means supporting mental health, helping improve attendance, responding during times of crisis, or connecting families to resources." Several trustees praised the social workers and the student performers.
In the superintendent's report, Castro announced the district was named a 2026 Model School Attendance Review Board (SARB) recipient by the California Department of Education, noting Lawndale was one of 13 districts statewide to receive the recognition and the only district in Los Angeles County that was named.
Ending: Trustees used their board‑member comments to commend the spotlight program and community engagement; the meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
