A Message from Interim County Administrator Mr. Arturo Valdez

Dear Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD) Staff, Students, Families, and Community,

In our continued commitment to serving our community and providing current information, we have some important updates in this week’s message.

County Administrator’s Welcome Message

I hope all of our students, staff and families are off to a great start in 2023. I am thrilled and humbled to lead our District, as the new County Administrator. Our goal at the Inglewood Unified School District will always be to educate, challenge and inspire our students. I thank you for your continued support and wish you success, as we enter the second half of the school year. To access my full welcome message, click here.

School Closure and Consolidation Committee Update

On Thursday January 12, 2023, the District’s School Closure and Consolidation Committee (SCCC), whose role is to make recommendations to the County Administrator regarding school closure and consolidation, voted not to close Worthington TK-6 Elementary School. Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1912, the District staff will present a school closure plan and the information that was presented to the SCCC. In the next few weeks, the school closure recommendation made to the County Administrator by the SCCC, will be presented at upcoming Board of Education meetings. The Board of Education meeting will be advertised through District communication channels. The public will have an opportunity and is encouraged to attend these meetings and provide public input prior to the County Administrator making a determination regarding the closure of Worthington TK-6 Elementary School.

Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony

The District is excited to share that construction activities at Caroline Coleman Stadium will begin on Monday, January 30, 2023. In partnership with Nike, the National Football League (NFL), the Los Angeles Chargers, and the Los Angeles Rams, Caroline Coleman Stadium will receive a new artificial turf field, a resurfaced track, a new electronic scoreboard, and new restrooms, giving our student athletes and community access to state-of-the-art facilities. We are looking forward to the completion of the project and hosting future sport games, district events, and so much more. During the construction, Caroline Coleman Stadium will be temporarily closed until the construction is completed. We look forward to hosting our ribbon cutting ceremony in the coming months.

What’s Happening in our District and Schools?

District Committee Meeting Updates

In an effort to keep our community informed, our Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee will take place on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the District Office Board Room. The meeting is open to the public to attend, listen, and provide public comments. Please click here for information regarding our committee meeting agenda and supporting documents that will be posted 72 hours prior to the meeting. Furthermore, our LCAP Educational Partner Committee will take place via Zoom on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. To access the Zoom meeting link, click here.

Board of Education Meeting

At our Board of Education meeting, held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, Educational Services recognized students, staff, families, and members of their school communities from City Honors International Preparatory School and Inglewood Community Adult School. We want to thank all of those recognized for their unwavering commitment and positive impact they have on our District.

La Tijera TK-8 hosts its National

On Thursday, January 19, 2023, La Tijera TK-8 Academy hosted its National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony for their middle school students. The National Junior Honor Society program provides students with the skill sets to develop habits and standards that will enable them to become future ready leaders, as they embark in high school, college and their careers. Accompanied by staff, parents, families, and community members, students received various recognitions and awards around, scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Thank you Principal Tilley for your leadership and introducing new programs, resources and opportunities to our students that continue to build their path towards higher education and career readiness.

IUSD hosts the Historic Black Colleges and Universities Caravan Tour

On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, the District hosted the National College Resource Foundation’s Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caravan Tour. The HBCU Caravan Tour hosted 24 colleges and universities, where our IUSD high school students had the opportunity to meet with admission representatives. The caravan tour is one of many strategies IUSD is implementing to ensure we prepare our students to be both college and career-ready, leading to infinite possibilities for them in their trajectory of lifelong learning. This remarkable event provided our students with the opportunity to explore a variety of post-secondary career options, while gaining knowledge around financial aid and admission processes. Furthermore, on-the-spot admission and scholarship opportunities were offered to many of our 12th grade students. IUSD is extremely thankful for our partners, Board of Education, District staff, and families for the unwavering support and commitment to our students, as we collectively prepare them for the next phase of their educational and professional career.

Crozier Student Honored by the Los Angeles Lakers

We are excited to share that Kaosisuchukwu (Kaosi) Ezenwoko, City Honors student was recognized at the Los Angeles Lakers’ basketball game on Friday, January 20, 2023. At the Lakers’ Mentor Night, Kaosi was accompanied at center court by her Brotherhood Crusade Bolt Academy peers, where she was recognized for her growth and development, as she motivates and encourages others to be the best version of themselves every day. Thank you Mr. Weaver from the Brotherhood Crusade for your unwavering support and mentorship you bring forth to our students daily.

Facilities-At-A-Glance December/ January Newsletter

Our District would like to share some highlights and updates on the District’s current and completed school modernization and improvement projects. The modernization and improvement projects have been funded through the use of Measure GG and Measure I bonds funding proceeds, alongside private donations. To learn more about how the funding proceeds have impacted our schools, please click here.

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District Parent Advisory Council

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May 9, 2023

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County Administrator Parent Advisory Committee March 21, 2023 Join via Zoom

Joint Parent Advisory Committee Review May 16, 2023

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Community Events and Resources

IUSD’s Martin Luther King Jr. Art Expression Contest and Exhibition

The Inglewood Unified School District will host its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art Expression Exhibition on Saturday, February 18, 2023, alongside the City of Inglewoods’s Black History Month Celebrations. The District will kickoff its 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art Expression Exhibition taking place in downtown Market Street at the Miracle Theater Event Space (230-234 S. Market Street) from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., featuring K-12 student artwork themed: Why must the dream go on and where do we go from here?, live entertainment, and fun-filled family activities including a TK-3 Literacy Village. For more information, you can contact the Department of State and Federal Programs at o specialprojects@ inglewoodusd.com.

Thank you staff, parents, students, and community members for your ongoing support and commitment to the success of our district.

Together, #WeAreInglewoodUnified Sincerely,

James Morris, Ed.D. County Administrator