1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Montserrate Gastelum, Administrative Analyst MEETING DATE: November 19, 2024
SUBJECT: Education Compact Between the City of Lomita and the Los Angeles Unified School District
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Education Compact between the City of Lomita and the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).
BACKGROUND
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has reached out to a number of cities whose students are served by LAUSD to consider approval of an Education Compact between each of the parties. LAUSD has already established Education Compacts with numerous cities, including Carson, San Fernando, West Hollywood, and South Gate. The Compact is part of LAUSD’s 2022-2026 Strategic Plan, with a focus on building innovative programs that support student success and community enrichment, without mandating financial commitments from either party.
DISCUSSION
The Education Compact is an initiative by LAUSD aimed at enhancing the collaborative partnership between LAUSD and the agencies it serves. The Compact is a non-binding, non-legal document that promotes the educational experience and overall well-being of Lomita’s students and families. Modeled after similar agreements in cities like Carson and San Fernando, the Compact aligns resources and efforts in areas such as student safety, health services, academic support, and family engagement. By fostering close collaboration between the City, LAUSD, and local stakeholders, this partnership seeks to enhance communication, increase access to educational and extracurricular opportunities, and address critical community needs like digital connectivity and traffic safety.
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
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2 Key Focus Areas of the Education Compact:
1. Communications: Joint efforts to share school and City information through websites, social media, and community events.
2. Student Enrollment: Collaboration on campaigns to support school enrollment and attendance.
3. Traffic Safety: Continued support for crossing guards and traffic safety measures near schools.
4. School Safety: Regular safety meetings and potential data-sharing to prevent school-related crimes.
5. Health Services: Joint initiatives to address public health issues like drug prevention and mental health support.
6. Family Engagement: Workshops and potential creation of a Parent Resource Center for local families.
7. Academic Programs: Promotion of tutoring, summer programs, and cultural enrichment opportunities.
8. Digital Connectivity: Efforts to provide high-speed internet access to students in need.
9. Shared Facilities: Collaboration on using City and school facilities for community events and recreation.
10.Transportation: Support for free Metro passes through the GoPass Program for students.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact resulting from this recommendation. The Education Compact represents a strategic partnership between the City of Lomita and LAUSD, with the potential to greatly enhance the educational experience and quality of life for students and families in the community.
OPTIONS
1. Approve staff’s recommendation.
2. Provide alternate direction.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Education Compact Between the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the City of Lomita
3 Reviewed by: Approved by:
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Gary Y. Sugano Andrew Vialpando
Assistant City Manager City Manager
Prepared by:
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Montserrate Gastelum
Administrative Analyst