On Tuesday, Aug. 20, Superintendent Austin Beutner will join members of the Board of Education, other Los Angeles Unified officials and special guests in celebrating the first day of instruction for the 2019-20 school year.
Officials will highlight special programs at schools and welcome principals, staff, students and families.
The schedule of visits includes:
5 to 5:45 a.m.
WHAT:
Protecting the environment
WHERE:
Gardena Bus Depot, 18421 S. Hoover St., Gardena 90248
WHO:
Superintendent Austin Beutner
School Board President Dr. Richard Vladovic
School Board Member Mónica García
Chief of Staff Dr. Sharon V. Robinson, representing Board Member Dr. George J. McKenna III
Local District South Superintendent Michael Romero
Chief Facilities Executive Mark Hovatter
Interim Director of Transportation Lilia Montoya
South Coast Air Quality Management District Vice Chairman Ben Benoit
SEIU Local 99 Executive Director Max Arias
Teamsters Local 572 Business Representative Adriana Salazar
6:30 to 7:30 a.m.
WHAT:
Serving the needs of the community
WHERE:
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School, 28014 Montereina Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes 90275
WHO:
Superintendent Austin Beutner
School Board President Dr. Richard Vladovic
Local District South Superintendent Michael Romero
Principal Diana Zarro Martinez
Teacher Brian Howe
Parent Esther Hatch
8 to 8:30 a.m.
WHAT:
Attendance matters
WHERE:
Van Deene Avenue Elementary School, 826 W. Javelin St., Torrance 90502
WHO:
Superintendent Austin Beutner
School Board President Dr. Richard Vladovic
Local District South Superintendent Michael Romero
Student Health and Student Services Executive Director Pia Escudero
Principal Arthur Chandler
9 to 9:30 a.m.
WHAT:
Preparing students for a global economy
WHERE:
International Studies Learning Center, 5225 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate 90280
WHO:
Superintendent Austin Beutner
School Board Vice President Jackie Goldberg
Local District East Superintendent José P. Huerta
Chinese Consul General Huang Ping
Principal Joyce Dara
9 to 9:30 a.m.
WHAT:
School visit
WHERE:
Colfax Charter Elementary, 11724 Addison St., North Hollywood 91607
WHO:
School Board Member Scott M. Schmerelson
Principal Robyn Friedman
9:45 to 10:15 a.m.
WHAT:
Opening doors of opportunity
WHERE:
Legacy Senior High STEAM, 5225 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate 90280
WHO:
Superintendent Austin Beutner
School Board Vice President Jackie Goldberg
Local District East Superintendent José P. Huerta
Director of Partnerships Carla Barrera-Ortiz
Teacher Mario Ibarra
Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Specialist James Kast
Horizon Education President Daniel Mehay
10 to 10:30 a.m.
WHAT:
School visit
WHERE:
Lemay Street Elementary School, 17520 Vanowen St., Lake Balboa 91406
WHO:
School Board Member Scott M. Schmerelson
Principal Long Nguyen
10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
WHAT:
The importance of arts and music in education
WHERE:
Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts, 450 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles 90012
WHO:
Superintendent Austin Beutner
School Board Member Mónica García
Local District Central Superintendent Roberto A. Martinez
Arts Education Director Dr. Steven McCarthy
Principal Lori Gambero
Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Michael Ritchie
Grammy award-winning Songwriter, Musician and Record Producer Greg Wells
11 to 11:30 a.m.
WHAT:
School visit
WHERE:
Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies, 19130 Tulsa St., Northridge 91326
WHO:
School Board Member Scott M. Schmerelson
Principal Shelly Brower
Noon to 12:30 p.m.
WHAT:
School visit
WHERE:
Van Gogh Charter Elementary School, 17160 Van Gogh St., Granada Hills 91344
WHO:
School Board Member Scott M. Schmerelson
Principal Pamela Merloni
12:30 to 1 p.m.
WHAT:
Serving the needs of all students
WHERE:
Telfair Avenue Elementary School, 10975 Telfair Ave., Pacoima 91331
WHO:
Superintendent Austin Beutner
School Board Member Kelly Gonez
Local District Northeast Superintendent Linda Del Cueto
Student Health and Human Services Executive Director Pia Escudero
Principal Eduardo Carrillo
CEO and President Housing Authority of Los Angeles
Douglas Guthrie
Parent Amalia Escamilla
1:15 to 1:45 p.m.
WHAT:
Serving the needs of students
WHERE:
George K. Porter Middle School and Gifted Magnet, 15960 Kingsbury St., Granada Hills 91344
WHO:
Superintendent Austin Beutner
School Board Member Scott M. Schmerelson
Local District Northwest Superintendent Joseph Nacorda
Principal Janet Johnson
Eighth-grader Zack Ali-Khan and his mother, Alba Mancia
2:45 to 3:15 p.m.
WHAT:
Developing the leaders of tomorrow
WHERE:
Crenshaw Magnets: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Medicine, 5010 11th Ave., Los Angeles 90043
WHO:
Superintendent Austin Beutner
School Board Member Dr. George J. McKenna III
Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson
Local District West Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Hildreth
Principal Peter Benefiel
Teacher Ronda Brown
Teacher Maynor Brown
3:45 to 4:15 p.m.
WHAT:
Engaging students and teachers
WHERE:
Venice Senior High School, 13000 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles 90066
WHO:
Superintendent Austin Beutner
Principal Gabriel Griego
Director of Community Engagement Allison Holdorff-Polhill, representing Board Member Nick Melvoin
Local District West Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Hildreth
Sports medicine teacher Kirsten Farrell
KLCS-TV General Manager Jaime Jimenez
Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers Catcher Steve Yeager
XFL-Los Angeles President Heather Brooks Karatz
XFL-Los Angeles Offensive Coordinator Norm Chow
Dr. Hardik Parikh