June 2022



In this edition:

• Message from the Superintendent
• LLESD Modernization Projects - What’s happening this summer
• School board elections this fall - What you need to know

Message from the Superintendent

Dear LLESD Community,

As we wrap up the 2021-2022 school year, we want to thank our students, staff, families, and community for their partnership and resilience in ensuring our students have an outstanding academic year.

As evidenced by the fantastic student work at both sites during Open House it is clear our students were active and engaged learners this year. They have benefited from excellent instruction and were able to share their growth with their amazing work product.

The last day of school is on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, with La Entrada’s eighth-grade graduation at 5:00 p.m. It will be a bittersweet moment as we bid farewell to our graduating class; we will miss them and are also excited for all that lies ahead for them. They leave LLESD well-prepared to thrive and succeed in their next chapter.

Take care,

Dr. Beth Polito, Superintendent

LLESD Modernization Projects - What’s happening this summer

Construction will be underway at both Las Lomitas Elementary and La Entrada this summer. XL Construction is the project manager and they will make it their top priority to keep our neighborhoods clean and safe during the construction. For your safety, both campuses will be closed over the summer.

At Las Lomitas

Classrooms 1-8 will be upgraded (including the old kindergarten wing) and this will not interfere with the summer programs happening on campus.

At La Entrada

Modernization includes the first phase of constructing underground pathways and upgrades in Wing 5

The modernization program will continue throughout the 2022-2023 school year, education however remains our priority. Our school sites will be educational facilities first and construction sites second. We have been preparing for this next phase to minimize disruptions, and interim housing for classrooms is already in use.

The modernization program completion date for both projects is the end of summer 2023.

School board elections this fall - What you need to know

The responsibilities of an LLESD school board member

Note: Some of the information below is from the California School Boards Association (CSBA)

Las Lomitas Elementary School District (LLESD) school board members are locally elected public officials who are entrusted with governing our school district. The role of the school board is to ensure that LLESD is responsive to our community's values, beliefs, and priorities. The board fulfills this role by performing five major responsibilities :

• Setting direction 
• Establishing an effective and efficient structure
• Providing support
• Ensuring accountability
• Providing community leadership as advocates for children, our school district, and public schools. 

Board members fulfill these responsibilities by working together as a governance team with the superintendent to make decisions that will best serve all the students in the community.

The LLESD school board meets monthly at 7:00 p.m. The full schedule of the 2022-2023 board meetings can be found here. 

Interested parties can declare their candidacy for one of four open seats. One seat is a two-year term and three of the seats are four-year terms. 

Important information on running for a board seat in the November 8, 2022 election

• The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is the Election Official. San Mateo County’s elections website. Note: LLESD has no part in the filing process. Candidate filing is done directly through the election office. 
• Candidates must be 18 years of age, and live within the district boundaries. 
• The filing date opens on Monday, July 18, 2022, and the closing date is Friday, August 12, 2022.
• The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division provides resources for potential candidates including a Candidate Guide and seminars for potential candidates.
• The first candidate seminar will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
• The second candidate seminar will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
• Contact the San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division and notify the Filing Officer that you are a potential candidate. Make an appointment to declare your candidacy. Call (650) 312-5222 to schedule an appointment during the filing period or you can book your appointment online here. Note: the forms cannot be mailed to you.
• The California Fair Political Practices Commission has put together a Candidate Toolkit. Click here to access the tools. 

LLESD’s board meeting dates

Dr. Beth Polito, Superintendent | 650-854-2880 | bpolito@llesd.org | https://llesd-ca.schoolloop.com/