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Inglewood board approves six‑month joint‑use lease for former adult school despite community objections
Summary
The Inglewood Unified board approved a six‑month joint‑use lease for the former adult school property on Jan. 14, 2026 after staff said demolition and temporary‑structure costs fall to the developer; community members and an asset‑management committee member said steps were skipped and urged greater transparency.
The Inglewood Unified School District board on Jan. 14 approved a six‑month joint‑use lease for the former adult school property after a heated exchange with community members and some board members who said the process lacked proper notice and committee review.
Public commenters, including John Hughes of the district’s Asset Management Advisory Committee, told the board that the decision appeared to have moved forward during the winter break without committee notice. “It should be done in the open and it should show respect for the community,” Hughes said, arguing the committee’s recommendations had been set aside.
Diane Sembrano told the board residents had not been properly informed and raised broader concerns about…
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