TELECONFERENCING
The meeting utilized teleconferencing in accordance with safe social distancing practices. The meeting was also streamed to Facebook Live and can be viewed at Facebook.com/LynwoodUSD. Public comment was available through email and voice recording prior to the meeting.
STUDENT REPORTS
Students of Lynwood, Firebaugh, Pathway, and Vista high schools provided virtual updates on recent happenings at their schools. College and Career centers are providing extra support to students through events and virtual visits. Representatives from California State Polytechnic University and Vanguard University are scheduled to visit with high school students next week to share vital information about college success. Other upcoming events and programs include Turn it In Thursday, a weekly effort dedicated to helping students with college application support, and a Drive Through Parent Appreciation Parade.
LYNWOOD HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING UPDATE
Inspections are continuing at Lynwood High School, and access to the campus is restricted out of an abundance of caution. Public access has been restricted since a section of ceiling panels collapsed on June 16. Immediately after the collapse, the Board of Education approved a contract to retain a structural engineer to conduct an independent inspection in collaboration with the California Division of State Architect to ensure the building is safe and secure.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
The District honored employees reaching critical milestones of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and more than 40 years of service! This included posthumously, Kathleen Jones Simmons, who served 18 years and recently passed away. Ms. Simmons was honored with a resolution and members of her family joined the meeting.
GRADING RESOLUTION
The Board received an update regarding a proposed grading resolution that is in collaboration with teachers, administrators, and parents, and will better serve all students. It is progressing toward completion.
INDIGENOUS LAND RESOLUTION
The Board approved a resolution declaring the District’s commitment to promoting respect for, and understanding of, the region’s American Indian and Indigenous communities, their long histories, and their continuing contributions to contemporary society.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
The Employee Spotlight program, which launched in July, recognizes staff who demonstrate safe work practices. Roosevelt Elementary second grade teacher Valdemar Quijada was honored for the month of October. Mr. Quijada incorporates his passion for technology through distance learning.