Superintendent's Message
Dear Buena Park Families,
I love the bustle and excitement of August as we shift into the pace of a new school year and mark the launch of new programs, new ideas, and new opportunities. I’m particularly excited to share with you an honor that has been awarded to Buena Park School District by the California Latino School Boards Association: the L.E.A.D. (Latina/o Educational Advancement and Distinction) Award, given to governance teams who demonstrate a commitment to equity and to helping all students and families succeed. This award reflects a philosophy that is dear to this district, one that drives our educational offerings and turns equity into an everyday practice: every student’s voice matters.
This philosophy can be seen in the classroom, with electives that build on authentic student interests, and on the playground, where students of all ability levels engage in Universal Play. This weekend at the CLSBA conference, BPSD will present a workshop about a program grounded in this belief called the Ambassador Program. This program empowers at-promise middle school students by developing their communication and leadership skills, guiding them to identify local issues and respond through take-action projects and civic service. Our pride in the CLSBA L.E.A.D. Award reflects our pride in the spirit that it embodies. Every student is important and deserves to be heard. The significance of this award lies in the strength of that belief here at Buena Park and the many ways that BPSD teachers and students put it into practice every day.
I am honored to serve as your Superintendent.
Sincerely,
Dr. Julienne Lee
Superintendent
Buena Park School District
