Fidencio Gallardo
Why are you running for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) school board? What are your top three priorities that you will advocate for if elected?
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There are many different models of public schools in LAUSD, such as magnet schools, pilot schools, advanced study schools, and non-profit charter public schools. Charter schools are public schools that are overseen by LAUSD but operated by non-profit organizations. What role do you believe these non-profit charter public schools play in delivering education to high-needs students in Los Angeles?
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LAUSD enrollment has dropped from 737,000 students in 2002 to 385,000 students in 2022. In the same period of time, LAUSD has spent more than $33 billion building new schools and upgrading facilities. Given this, what would you do to ensure that school district facilities are shared and available to all students, including students that attend non-profit charter public schools?
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Across LAUSD, where a child lives has often been a strong predictor of academic performance and life outcomes. How would you work with the superintendent, principals, and teachers to ensure that all students are learning?
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LAUSD has increased its graduation rate in recent years, with more than 86% of students graduating. But, only 64% of graduates actually enroll in a 2- or 4-year college, and less than 50% are eligible for admission to the State’s colleges and universities. In addition, the last time the State of California released its data on LAUSD’s College and Career Indicator, only 37.7% of LAUSD students were rated as prepared for college or a career. What actions would you take as an LAUSD board member to address this issue?
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Karla Griego
Why are you running for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) school board? What are your top three priorities that you will advocate for if elected?
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There are many different models of public schools in LAUSD, such as magnet schools, pilot schools, advanced study schools, and non-profit charter public schools. Charter schools are public schools that are overseen by LAUSD but operated by non-profit organizations. What role do you believe these non-profit charter public schools play in delivering education to high-needs students in Los Angeles?
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LAUSD enrollment has dropped from 737,000 students in 2002 to 385,000 students in 2022. In the same period of time, LAUSD has spent more than $33 billion building new schools and upgrading facilities. Given this, what would you do to ensure that school district facilities are shared and available to all students, including students that attend non-profit charter public schools?
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Across LAUSD, where a child lives has often been a strong predictor of academic performance and life outcomes. How would you work with the superintendent, principals, and teachers to ensure that all students are learning?
Did not respond.
LAUSD has increased its graduation rate in recent years, with more than 86% of students graduating. But, only 64% of graduates actually enroll in a 2- or 4-year college, and less than 50% are eligible for admission to the State’s colleges and universities. In addition, the last time the State of California released its data on LAUSD’s College and Career Indicator, only 37.7% of LAUSD students were rated as prepared for college or a career. What actions would you take as an LAUSD board member to address this issue?
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Victorio Gutierrez
Why are you running for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) school board? What are your top three priorities that you will advocate for if elected?
Did not respond.
There are many different models of public schools in LAUSD, such as magnet schools, pilot schools, advanced study schools, and non-profit charter public schools. Charter schools are public schools that are overseen by LAUSD but operated by non-profit organizations. What role do you believe these non-profit charter public schools play in delivering education to high-needs students in Los Angeles?
Did not respond.
LAUSD enrollment has dropped from 737,000 students in 2002 to 385,000 students in 2022. In the same period of time, LAUSD has spent more than $33 billion building new schools and upgrading facilities. Given this, what would you do to ensure that school district facilities are shared and available to all students, including students that attend non-profit charter public schools?
Did not respond.
Across LAUSD, where a child lives has often been a strong predictor of academic performance and life outcomes. How would you work with the superintendent, principals, and teachers to ensure that all students are learning?
Did not respond.
LAUSD has increased its graduation rate in recent years, with more than 86% of students graduating. But, only 64% of graduates actually enroll in a 2- or 4-year college, and less than 50% are eligible for admission to the State’s colleges and universities. In addition, the last time the State of California released its data on LAUSD’s College and Career Indicator, only 37.7% of LAUSD students were rated as prepared for college or a career. What actions would you take as an LAUSD board member to address this issue?
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Graciela Ortiz
Why are you running for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) school board? What are your top three priorities that you will advocate for if elected?
I am seeking the LAUSD Board District 5 seat because for far too long our communities have lacked representation that truly understand the needs of our students, families, school employees and teachers. I want to make sure that we have fully funded schools with adequate staffing levels to include filling all teacher, bus driver, office staff, paraprofessionals, office technician, counseling, PSA Counselor, Psychiatric Social Work and Nurse vacancies. We must reduce class sizes in all grade levels. In addition, we need to prioritize safety in all schools as it is essential for student success and a quality work environment
There are many different models of public schools in LAUSD, such as magnet schools, pilot schools, advanced study schools, and non-profit charter public schools. Charter schools are public schools that are overseen by LAUSD but operated by non-profit organizations. What role do you believe these non-profit charter public schools play in delivering education to high-needs students in Los Angeles?
Non-profit charter public schools have given parents educational options in their communities as magnet schools, and pilot schools have. I believe that there are many good schools within Board District 5 and we are able to learn from one another. There are methods that are working well in non-profit charter public schools as there are in LAUSD schools. Collaboration between schools would help our students and families as it is important that we provide equitable and quality education in all communities.
LAUSD enrollment has dropped from 737,000 students in 2002 to 385,000 students in 2022. In the same period of time, LAUSD has spent more than $33 billion building new schools and upgrading facilities. Given this, what would you do to ensure that school district facilities are shared and available to all students, including students that attend non-profit charter public schools?
I will make sure that there is a clear policy that benefits all students and families. The divisiveness that is created politically must stop. School district facilities should be shared with the communities that they serve and often this is not the case. With a lack of green space and recreational areas in many of our communities, schools built with tax payer dollars need to serve the community that they’re built in.
Across LAUSD, where a child lives has often been a strong predictor of academic performance and life outcomes. How would you work with the superintendent, principals, and teachers to ensure that all students are learning?
We must start with equity in our school district and providing a space where students, teachers, school staff, parents and communities have a voice. All schools need resources, but some schools need extra supports. My experience as an educator, teacher and community leader will allow me to have truthful conversations with the superintendent, principals, and teachers to ensure that students are learning. Our educators need the budget and time to obtain professional learning opportunities to best serve students in addition to fully staffed schools with the necessary personnel to help principals and teachers to provide the supports that students and families need. Such as mental health support, tutoring and extracurricular programs that expand student learning.
LAUSD has increased its graduation rate in recent years, with more than 86% of students graduating. But, only 64% of graduates actually enroll in a 2- or 4-year college, and less than 50% are eligible for admission to the State’s colleges and universities. In addition, the last time the State of California released its data on LAUSD’s College and Career Indicator, only 37.7% of LAUSD students were rated as prepared for college or a career. What actions would you take as an LAUSD board member to address this issue?
Students must graduate college and career ready. We must prepare them and provide them the skills to go to a 4-year university but allow them to go into the career path that they choose. Students need opportunities to explore all careers. We need to provide internships and apprenticeship programs that will expand our students’ experiences. Lastly, I will advocate for a policy that requires mandated resources in elementary schools to ensures that all students are reading at grade level before they complete third grade, because our students need a solid foundation to be college and career ready when they graduate
