Azusa Unified School District

The board discussed and took action on student discipline cases. The meeting included multiple recognition ceremonies, where the board honored the Isuza High School robotics team for their competitive achievements in the C2 Monrovia League, as well as athletes from Isuza High School for their performance in volleyball and flag football as Most Valuable Players and First Team All-League selections.

The meeting featured highlights from Azusa High School including its early college program, career pathways, arts programs, and athletics. The Board approved student discipline cases. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the recognition of the 2025-2026 Classified Employees of the Year from various district schools, including Dalton Elementary, Hajj Elementary, Charles H. Lee Elementary, Longfellow School, Murray Elementary, and Paramount Elementary.

The Azusa Unified School District's strategic framework outlines key goals and principles designed to guide its operations. It focuses on six main strategic pillars: Student Learning, Human Resources, Budget and Finance, Community Engagement, Facilities, and Safety and Wellness. The overarching vision is for students and staff to achieve their full potential, contributing positively to the community through advocacy, critical thinking, effective communication, and compassion. The mission emphasizes creating a safe, caring environment that educates, empowers, and advocates for all students, nurturing diverse learning styles, and providing varied college and career opportunities.

This January update details the Azusa Unified School District's progress and metric updates for its strategic plan during the 2025-2026 school year. The plan is structured around six main goals: ensuring student growth and achievement on California State Standards, meeting the diverse needs of English learner students, preparing students for college or post-secondary opportunities, improving engagement through family and community partnerships, ensuring safe and restorative school climates, and specific academic and behavioral improvements for Sierra High School by June 2027. The plan aims to move the district towards these goals through collaborative efforts with educational partners and strategic use of funding.

The January update of the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the Azusa Unified School District (AUSD) details progress and updates for the 2025-2026 school year. This document serves as the second year of a triennial plan, developed collaboratively with parents, students, staff, and Board members. The plan is structured around six core goals: ensuring academic progress for all students, addressing the diverse needs of English learners, preparing students for college or post-secondary opportunities, enhancing family engagement, fostering safe and restorative school environments, and specifically improving outcomes at Sierra High School by June 2027. It aims to enhance academic performance, language proficiency, college/career readiness, family engagement, and school safety across the district.