The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education has launched a multifaceted community outreach and engagement campaign in its search for a new superintendent.

The district is asking for input from its diverse constituencies including students, parents, school staff and community members. People can complete a 20-question survey by visiting achieve.lausd.net/suptsearch2021, and participate in a series of focus groups and listening sessions in September.

The survey will also be distributed via e-blasts, social media and direct engagement at school sites. Street teams will conduct approximately 135 site visits districtwide to help members of the school community complete the survey. Fourteen virtual facilitated listening sessions – two in each board district – that include a detailed explanation of the process, request for engagement on the survey and request for additional questions will be held. There will be a mix of in-person and virtual sessions developed in consultation with each board member representing the area. Dates for all listening sessions will be announced as soon as they are available.

The board is also scheduling eight focus groups among various stakeholders, including student groups, parent committees, administrators, teachers and classified staff, to allow for additional feedback and perspectives. The board will also hold two listening session opportunities for community organizations to collectively participate in providing input.

After input is received, a final report will be released to the board and the public. The report will guide the board of education in developing the job description, identifying the right group of candidates and selecting the next leader of the LAUSD. The board plans to select a permanent superintendent by winter.

For information, visit achieve.lausd.net/suptsearch2021.