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Superintendent gives midyear strategic‑plan update; district eyes Mandarin pilot and bolsters cybersecurity
Summary
Superintendent Nicole Wesley told the board the district has piloted curriculum adoptions, expanded MTSS and PBIS work, is exploring a Mandarin dual‑immersion feasibility study, and has invested in IT security and an AI guidance resource; staff reported nearly $40 million of Measure S spending to date.
Superintendent Nicole Wesley presented a midyear progress report on the Redondo Beach Unified School District strategic plan at the Jan. 20 board meeting, outlining advances in academic adoption pilots, social‑emotional learning, postsecondary preparedness and IT security.
Wesley said committees narrowed several secondary English curriculum pilots from multiple candidates to two finalists, with a recommendation for board consideration expected in the spring. She reported the district’s MTSS (Multi‑Tiered System of Supports) work is active at the site and district level and said teams are defining tier‑2 academic interventions and supporting teacher training.
On world‑language offerings, Wesley said staff are exploring feasibility for a Mandarin dual‑immersion program to begin next fall “or later depending on what we find.” She cited a survey that showed about 158 families had indicated interest, primarily for kindergarten, and said staff will bring feasibility findings and recommendations to the board before any approval.
On technology and security, Wesley said the district created a new cybersecurity manager position and has strengthened software protections. She also highlighted the district’s AI guidance resources for staff and students, noting that a senior student produced a video about ethical AI use and that the guidance is posted on the district website.
Measure S bond updates were included in the presentation: Wesley said the district has spent nearly $40 million of the $80 million measure total and that architectural design discussions for multiple projects (Lincoln, TK/Madison, and high‑school projects) will be coming to the board.
Wesley also described a new Anatomage table purchased through a grant for use in biomedical classes, estimating its value between $60,000 and $100,000 and noting the device provides life‑size 3D visualization for anatomy instruction.
Board members asked for timelines on committee reports, and Dr. Wesley and staff said equitable‑grading policy recommendations will come to the board for an initial reading on Feb. 10 with potential revisions brought back on Feb. 24. She said the district would continue to post updates and make materials available on the website.
Wesley said the midyear update supports the district’s third year following the strategic plan and that staff will return in June with a progress report.
