LAUSD teacher strike: Guide for parents

ByABC7.com staff KABC logo

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

As the LAUSD teachers strike looms, here is a guide for parents with answers to frequently asked questions as provided by the district.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The United Teachers of Los Angeles walked away from their jobs at the Los Angeles Unified School District Monday, starting the district's first strike in 30 years.

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions as provided by LAUSD.

Should students attend school if there is a strike?

Yes. Students are expected to attend school every day. Schools will be open and students will participate in instructional programs.

Will school schedules change?

No. School hours, morning and afterschool programs, and meals will NOT change. The regular school schedule will be observed. In the unlikely event that any schedule changes do occur, you will be notified immediately.

Will schools continue to serve meals?

Yes. Food service will not change and each school will continue to provide regularly scheduled meals.

Will student learning take place during a strike?

Yes. Instruction will be provided by qualified L.A. Unified staff, which includes certificated and classified staff, qualified substitute employees, or reassigned administrators.

Is it safe to send my child to school?

Yes. Staff will supervise each campus to ensure student safety at all times.

For more information, you can call your local district superintendents:

Local District Northeast

Linda Del Cueto

linda.delcueto@lausd.net | (818) 252-5400

8401 Arleta Ave., Sun Valley, Ca 91352

Local District Northwest

Joseph Nacorda

joseph.narcorda@lausd.net | (818) 654-3600

6621 Balboa Blvd., Lake Balboa, CA 91406

Local District West

Cheryl P. Hildreth

cheryl.hildreth@lausd.net | (310) 914-2100

11380 W. Graham Place, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Local District East

José P. Huerta

jose.huerta@lausd.net | (323) 224-3100

2151 N. Soto St., Los Angeles, CA 90032

Local District Central

Roberto Antonio Martinez

roberto.a.martinez@lausd.net | (213) 241-0126

333 S. Beaudry Ave., 11th floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Local District South

Michael Romero

michael.romero@lausd.net | (310) 354-3400

1208 Magnolia Ave., Gardena, CA 90247

See the full resource guide by LAUSD here.

Museums, zoos and other organizations are also offering free services for families affected by the LAUSD strike.

Here are the following places offering free services:

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County - Free general admission and activities to students and chaperones from when the strikes starts until it ends.

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - Free rides to LAUSD students who show their ID card. They can attend school, study at a local library or be taken to various activities offered at 44 different recreation centers around the county. They can ride free from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day of the strike.

Los Angeles Zoo - Free admission to LAUSD students and also a community safari day program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Chaperones must pay $5, and students must show proof of enrollment with a school ID, report card, school newsletter or similar proof.

Los Angeles Animal Services is offering support for LAUSD families with an option for children ages 12 to 18 to be a volunteer. LAUSD students can head to any of the six shelters in the county and volunteer from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Each shelter will take 10 volunteers per day.

The half-day session includes a supervised visit with an animal and learning how to care for an animal and its behavior.

Anyone interested in volunteering must reserve a spot in advance by calling the department at (213) 395-1163. You must provide the student's age, name and animal center where they want to volunteer.

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