Joint Statement from Board Member Monica Garcia and Interim Superintendent Megan K. Reilly on Recent Shooting Incident (12-8-2021)

Joint Statement from Board Member Mónica García and Interim Superintendent Megan K. Reilly on Recent Shooting Incident

We are grief-stricken. With heavy hearts, we join the families in mourning over the tragic events of the past week. From the multiple levels of violence in our community near Wilmington Park Elementary School and today in Boyle Heights -- resulting in the death of a beloved student from Theodore Roosevelt High School -- our school communities continue to be tested and challenged. There are no words to express the pain, the sadness and anger so many of us are feeling at this time. 

While these incidents are under active investigation by local law enforcement, we want to express that the mental health of our students and our school communities remain our priority. We are grateful to our partners and community members for their continued support of our students and school communities. 

Our thoughts are with those affected by this senseless tragedy that impacts our Los Angeles Unified family. For those needing assistance or support in dealing with this crisis, we have counselors on-site ready to help and support our children and employees. For more information, please call 323.224.3100.