OUR PRIORITY

Develop comprehensive data-driven systems to inform decision-making

WHY THIS MATTERS

Our actions must be driven by the opportunities and the needs identified by student and school data, and we must have the structures to respond effectively and efficiently

STRATEGIES

• Conduct focused, school-by-school data review meetings to drive continuous improvement at the school and District levels

• Build capacity of District staff and school teams to use data to drive improvement, including local plan and budget development

• Utilize data to provide a multi-tiered system of support, distribution of resources, and earned autonomy to schools

• Develop, align, and implement user-friendly performance monitoring systems and data dashboards accessible to all stakeholders

• Establish common feedback systems for professional development to inform decision-making

• Establish and support processes for program evaluation

OUR PRIORITY

Modernize facilities and technological infrastructure

WHY THIS MATTERS

Every member of the school community deserves a clean, state-of-the-art, and accessible teaching and learning environment to support them reaching their full potential

STRATEGIES

• Improve technology, network, and communications infrastructure in all schools

• Upgrade and maintain modernized facilities that maximize student learning, prioritized by areas of need

• Ensure our buildings, buses, and infrastructure minimize impact on climate and environment, and reflect clean air, clean buildings, and clean transportation standards

• Ensure we meet safety and accessibility standards and make necessary upgrades in all classrooms and work spaces

OUR PRIORITY

Sustainably, equitably, and efficiently implement school and District budgets

WHY THIS MATTERS

Providing the highest-quality instructional experience requires us to utilize our resources equitably, efficiently, and strategically to drive student achievement and well-being

STRATEGIES

• Ensure all students have access to equitable resources by appropriately allocating funds and services, based on need

• Reinforce school and division collaboration to develop resources and best practices for school-level planning and budgeting

• Streamline procurement systems, policies, and procedures to ensure schools are adequately, efficiently, and expeditiously equipped to deliver quality learning experiences

• Implement comprehensive, routine reviews and external assessments to balance short- and long-term needs so resources are aligned to maximize return-on-investment

• Transition toward value-based, multi-year budget and investment plans to better direct funds to drive student outcomes

OUR PRIORITY

Make Los Angeles Unified the district of choice for families

WHY THIS MATTERS

All students deserve a world-class education close to their homes, with the programs and opportunities that can build trust and pride in schools in their local communities

STRATEGIES

• Establish and refine systems to recruit students to Los Angeles Unified schools through targeted, community-based initiatives

• Develop toolkits and resources for schools and District offices to support effective student recruitment efforts

• Improve data-informed decisions to expand learning options such as magnet, dual language, specialized career pathway programs, Schools for Advanced Studies, and virtual and independent learning options, based on student needs

• Update processes and policies to ensure that strengthening student enrollment and academic success is factored into all District work, including facilities and school choice

• Expand and streamline transportation opportunities to promote equitable access of District resources