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Superintendent to depart after 15 years; Lynwood board, officials and unions honor his tenure
Summary
Lynwood Unified trustees and community leaders honored the district superintendent at his final public board meeting, praising Measure U upgrades, rising graduation and dual-enrollment rates and partnerships while noting ongoing challenges such as chronic absenteeism.
The Lynwood Unified School District board on June 26 honored Superintendent Dr. Crossway at his final public meeting after 15 years of service, with trustees, state and local officials, union leaders and alumni praising his leadership and the district’s recent gains.
Superintendent Crossway used his last superintendent’s report to thank board members, district staff and families and to highlight recent accomplishments, including the passage of Measure U, which he said has funded immediate facility work such as painting, roofing and HVAC upgrades. "It's nice when our students and our staff can come into air conditioned classrooms and be able to focus on their academics," he said.
The superintendent and district staff pointed to several district metrics and programs as evidence of progress. The board heard that graduation rates rose to roughly 93% and 96% at the district’s two high schools and that dual-enrollment participation grew to about 185 students earning college credit. Staff also described expanded career and technical education partnerships and more than $100,000 in scholarships distributed to graduating students.
At the meeting the board and visiting officials recognized the superintendent’s community partnerships. Assembly Member Jose Luis Solace called the superintendent “a game changer” and noted state-level support, saying a recent state budget action helped secure $250 million for the district. Representatives from Senator Lena Gonzalez’s office, the City of Lynwood, CSEA and the CalApps partnership also offered remarks and presented plaques.
The meeting included extended public appreciation from alumni and family members and a short tribute video. CSEA Lynwood Chapter 116 president Diana Hawkins praised the superintendent’s willingness to engage with classified staff; Arlene Whitney, CEO of the CalApps program, credited his leadership for expanding CTE opportunities.
Board President Del Rio Caleros and other trustees lauded the superintendent’s record and wished him well in his new role. The board recessed briefly for a five-minute break after the tributes.
The board took no personnel action related to the superintendent’s departure at the meeting; subsequent agenda items proceeded as scheduled. The board adjourned at 8:36 p.m. and is scheduled to meet again July 31, 2025.
What happens next: The district will continue routine governance and incoming leadership decisions will be scheduled in future meetings. The board did not vote on a named successor during this session.
