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Lynwood Unified highlights $3.6 million in grants, dual‑immersion growth and new classroom building
Summary
At its Dec. 13 reorganization meeting, Lynwood Unified leaders showcased program wins — more than $3.6 million in grants, expansion of dual‑immersion and dual‑enrollment, an AI task force drawing national interest, and progress on a 175,000‑square‑foot classroom building.
At a special reorganization meeting on Dec. 13, Lynwood Unified officials presented a recap of the district's accomplishments for the year, citing more than $3.6 million in grants, expansion of dual‑immersion programs, the district's first cohort graduating with an associate degree and a major classroom construction project.
The superintendent presented slides noting the district secured "over $3.6 million in grants to support our CTE programs, VAPA and more," and that every district school was recognized for PBIS. The presentation also noted that Vista High School was named a 2024 model continuation school and Cesar Chavez Middle School received recognition.
Officials described district efforts to expand dual‑immersion programs and community college partnerships that enabled the first cohort of students to graduate with an AA degree. "We had our first cohort of students who graduated with an AA degree this year," the presenter said, adding the district plans to increase that number the coming year.
The presentation highlighted the district's work on artificial intelligence in schools, saying Harvard Press expressed interest after reviewing the district's AI task force work. "Harvard press reached out to us ... they are interested in doing a whole book highlighting the work that Lynwood is doing across the country," the presenter said.
Administrators also updated the board on facilities: demolition work was reported completed below budget and DSA designs were approved for a new approximately 175,000‑square‑foot classroom building; a groundbreaking ceremony occurred the prior day. A short video shown to the board illustrated interior renderings of the new building.
A student performance opened the ceremony: Isis Antonia, a Lynwood High senior, sang "The Moon Represents My Heart" in Mandarin; translations were provided to the audience.
Several local elected officials presented certificates recognizing the board's work, including the mayor and representatives from the state legislature and Congress. The superintendent and trustees thanked staff and volunteers who supported Measure U and other district initiatives.
The board concluded the presentation portion of the meeting and proceeded to reorganization votes.
