LESD Kickoff Meeting 9/30/26

The Lawndale Elementary School District (LESD) kickoff meeting on September 30, 2026, focused on family engagement and supports for students and caregivers. Presenters described the RISE program, which supports Black students through social-emotional learning, cultural awareness, academic achievement, and hands-on arts activities; the program was scheduled to begin October 19. The meeting also promoted caregiver affinity spaces, volunteering, and participation in the African-American Parent Advisory Council and other district groups. A community partner reported donating 50 laptops to families, with no strings attached.

No contracts, solicitations, purchasing decisions, budget allocations, procurement-related votes, or other procurement activity were identified. The laptop distribution was described as a donation, not a district purchase.