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LAUSD officials report declines in fights, threats and weapons; board presses for clearer data and on-campus breakdowns
Summary
LAUSD operations and school police presented year‑to‑date incident data showing declines in several categories; board members and community reps pushed for clearer on‑campus vs. off‑campus counts, regional breakdowns and transparency about reporting methods.
Los Angeles Unified School District officials told the Committee on School Culture and Climate that reported incidents of fighting, threats, illegal substances and weapons have fallen this school year, while board members and community representatives pressed for clearer definitions and more granular data.
Dr. Alfonso Webb, senior director for the Division of School Operations, told the committee the district’s iSTAR administrative incident reports show reductions from the prior year: fighting and physical aggression down about 22% per 1,000 students, controlled‑substance incidents down roughly 30%, threats down about 21% and weapons‑related incidents down about 23.6% when adjusted for enrollment. Webb said those figures come from iSTAR submissions by school administrators and reflect incidents on campus or…
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