# School Board Candidate Forum Trustee Area #2 Thursday, October 15, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m.


**Body:** IUSD Board Meeting
**Date:** October 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Grants & Funding


The Inglewood Unified School District Trustee Area 2 candidate forum was held October 15, 2026, with student panelists questioning candidate Shelby Richardson about student voice, academic achievement, attendance, school climate, equity, college and career readiness, and accountability. Richardson said she would use district and school planning documents and community input to guide decisions, prioritize resources for students with greater needs, and address chronic absenteeism, staffing shortages, and student well-being. She proposed expanding counseling and academic support, partnering with community-based organizations for student services, and providing accessible ways for students and families to communicate with the board.

On finances, Richardson emphasized fiscal responsibility, budget training for board and administrative leadership, and aligning spending with identified student needs. She advocated seeking an annual City of Inglewood grant for the district and said district property should be retained for community benefit rather than sold. These were candidate positions and proposals; the forum made no procurement or budget decisions, and no contracts, awards, motions, or votes were identified.

**Source:** IUSD Board Meeting