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Connect LEUSD is a newsletter published after each Governing Board meeting to highlight presentations, key discussion items, and decisions addressed by the
Governing Board of the Lake Elsinore Unified School District.
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March 2023 Board Meeting Highlights
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Ortega High School (OHS) Was Selected as a Model Continuation High School by the CA Department of Education!
Congratulations to Ortega High School! State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced that Ortega High School was named 1 of the 37 schools throughout the state recognized as Model Continuation High Schools for 2023. Ortega High School is a Model Continuation High School because they provide comprehensive services to at-risk youth through exemplary instructional strategies, flexible scheduling, and guidance and counseling services. In addition, OHS provides a high school diploma program for students ages sixteen through eighteen who have not graduated from high school, are required to attend school, and are at risk of not completing their education.
The 37 schools selected as Model Continuation High Schools retain their three-year designation and will be recognized at the CCEA Plus 2023 State Conference in San Diego from April 27 to April 30, 2023.
Click Here to Follow Our Amazing OHS Hawks on Instagram!
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Showcasing Our School Spirit!
The Board of Trustees recognized cheer programs from four of our schools for their athletic talents and abilities and their spirit of collaboration and support for their fellow cheer programs. Recently, a Cheer Showcase was held at Elsinore High School, where all four teams came together to perform in front of families and friends to showcase their routines. They cheered each other on and showed great support and encouragement!
The Board of Trustees is proud to recognize the hard-working cheer teams from Canyon Lake Middle School, Elsinore High School, Lakeside High School, and Temescal Canyon High School, who represent their schools in such a positive manner.
Click the links below to watch a performance highlight from each school.
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Exemplary Employees of the Month of March | |
To recognize outstanding employees who work tirelessly to support our students, parents, and staff, the Board of Trustees acknowledges four employees every month. Join us in celebrating the Teacher, Classified employee, Certificated employee, and Administrator for March. | |
Olivia Adame
Ms. Adame is professional, organized, optimistic, a multi-tasker, and a problem solver. Olivia is a positive asset to the M&O department and is always happy to assist and provide support wherever needed. Ms. Adame is passionate about customer service and ensures that all school sites, departments, and community members are updated and informed on our district projects.
Read more about Olivia
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Larissa Jefferson
Larissa serves as a counselor at Keith McCarthy Academy. Larissa Jefferson was born to serve. She consistently demonstrates that she is always willing to go above and beyond; whether it is a student, parent, teacher, or another staff member in need, she is always there to help. Through her daily actions, Larissa has shown that she genuinely cares about all of our students and staff members at KMA. Larissa Jefferson is a valued member of the KMA and LEUSD teams.
Learn how Larissa Supports Students in LEUSD
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Ed Thomas
Ed Thomas is a teacher at Temescal Canyon High School. Mr. Thomas goes above and beyond for students, staff, and the school community daily at TCHS. Mr. Thomas works in the International Baccalaureate program, where he teaches history and psychology courses, coaches basketball, and volunteers as a Buddy Teacher, helping mentor teachers new to TCHS.
Read more about Mr. Thomas
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Dr. Greg Cleave
Dr. Cleave leverages enormous energy, efficiency, and empathy to create an extraordinary learning environment for his students. He knows every student by name, with the knowledge of their historical struggles, for the sole purpose of designing a better outcome for all students. While his individual attention is what makes the students feel that Ortega High School will, above all, assist them in their ability to graduate.
Learn more about Dr. Cleave of Ortega HS
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We are so proud to have Olivia Adame, Ed Thomas, Larissa Jefferson, and Dr. Greg Cleave as members of the LEUSD team! | |
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Student Governing Board Representatives
The Student Governing Board Representatives are crucial to the monthly Board meetings. These scholars are hard-working and dedicated students that have accepted the responsibility of representing their schools to keep the Board of Trustees well-informed of current and upcoming school events.
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Board Presentation Highlights ✨
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Julie Edmunds, Chief Business Official, presented the 2022-23 Second Interim Financial Report to the Governing Board. A Second Interim report must be prepared each year using July 1 through January 31 as a predictor for the rest of the fiscal year and, in addition, projecting the next two fiscal years’ balances revenues and expenses.
Based on this analysis, the Board took action to certify to the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) that the District is able to meet all of its financial obligations for the current year and two subsequent years.
The Board of Trustees approved the Second Interim Report and the positive certification for 2022-23.
View the presentation here.
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Board Action Highlights 📝 | |
CSUSM President Neufeldt and LEUSD Superintendent Lewis |
Partnership to Accelerate Excellence in Education
The Board of Trustees approved an amendment to the Alliance to Accelerate Excellence in Education (Alliance) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with California State University San Marcos. The Alliance strives to create a comprehensive, comprehensible pathway to college access and success for all learners.
Under the agreement, students are guaranteed admission if they reach specific standards. A peer mentoring program also supports students in their first year at CSUSM and provides ongoing assistance through graduation.
Together with CSUSM, we hope to continue to expand and enhance the educational opportunities for students in LEUSD.
If you have a scholar interested in this program, please visit your school site, College and Career Center.
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Expanding Educational Partnerships
The Board of Trustees selected two Governing Board Delegates to represent the District at the new LEUSD and City of Canyon Lake quarterly group meeting. The representatives will meet to share information about mutual interests--our schools, scholars, and community!
The Governing Board also meets quarterly with representatives from the City of Lake Elsinore and the City of Wildomar.
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Fun Things for Kids!
Our Board of Trustees approved nine upcoming overnight field trips for scholars, including leadership conferences, science camps, and academic and athletic competitions!
Best wishes to Elsinore High School as they compete in the California Academic Decathlon State Championship this week in Santa Clara, CA!
Students from Temescal Canyon High School, Lakeside High School, and Elsinore High School are heading to the California Hosa State Leadership Conference. The conference will bring future health professionals across California together to learn and compete in various academic events.
Check out Illasel Tan from TCHS singing the National Anthem at the
HOSA State Leadership Conference!
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Message from Superintendent, Dr. Ryan Lewis | | |
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Dear LEUSD Community,
Since joining the District in July, I've thoroughly enjoyed learning all aspects of our school community and the many things that make LEUSD unique for staff, students, families, and our educational partners. Therefore, part of my transition plan included a Listening Tour. My goal was to hear about the great things we do as a district and the opportunities for growth as we look to our future.
Over the next few weeks, in addition to the video series, our Trustees and I plan to publish a summary report of what we learned from our site visits, community meetings, and feedback from our school community. Our messages aim to share how we'll be working to build layers of support for our students, staff, and families from the district office to the classroom.
I'm excited to share how LEUSD is making decisions to continue placing teaching and learning, mental health, safety, and facilities at the forefront of planning.
With great respect,
Ryan
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