IUSD UnPlugged Episode 3

This Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD) Board meeting episode, held on March 13, 2026, focused on transformative community partnerships and major capital improvement projects within the district. Key highlights included the announcement of a new $40 million YMCA facility designed to serve as a hub for health, wellness, and student enrichment, featuring amenities such as a CIF-regulated swimming pool and basketball gym. The meeting also detailed the district's ongoing $232 million reconstruction of Inglewood High School, which will include 53 new classrooms and modern science labs, funded primarily by Measure I. Additional projects include a $12 million new building at Benet with flexible learning environments. The discussion emphasized collaboration among the district, community partners, and contractors, with a focus on modernizing learning spaces to enhance student engagement and safety. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed beyond naming Val Forbatty as the contractor for the high school project and Fondonder Salari as the program manager. The board's facilities master plan was also mentioned as guiding future funding and construction efforts.