Awards and Achievements 2021-2022
What a Difference a Year Makes…ESUSD Significant Accomplishments 2021-2022
El Segundo Unified School District (ESUSD)
Successfully ranked in the Top 20 out of roughly 1000 school districts in California on Niche 2022 ratings, as one of the best school districts in California.
Overall Niche Grade of A+
Top 2% Best School Districts in America and top 4% in California
Top 1% Best School Districts to Teach in America and top 2% in California
Top 1% Safest School Districts in America, top 1% (4th out of 1000) in California, top 1% (2nd out of 80) in Los Angeles area
Successfully partnered with City of El Segundo to reestablish Civics Day 2022.
Successfully implemented Empower ESUSD Professional Development Program.
Successfully broke ground on the El Segundo Middle School Gymnasium Project.
Successfully held ribbon-cutting ceremony for Center Street Safe and Welcoming Drop-off Zone Project.
Successfully held ribbon-cutting ceremony for El Segundo High School Library Modernization Project.
Successfully held ribbon-cutting ceremony for Center Street School Library Modernization Project.
Successfully submitted three new buildings to Department of State Architect: El Segundo Middle School Gymnasium (Approved & Underway), Richmond Street School Classroom Building (Approved) and El Segundo High School Band and Community Based-Instruction Building (Back-Check Process at DSA).
Successfully hosted Dr. Debra Duardo, Los Angeles County Office of Education Superintendent in classroom visits at Richmond Street and El Segundo High School.
Successfully revised the Joint Agreement for Library Services with the City of El Segundo after pausing service due to the pandemic.
Successfully updated Board Protocols and Norms.
Swiftly responded and managed any and all issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Successfully selected to host the League of Innovative Schools in Fall 2022.
Eagles' Nest Preschool:
Successfully reopened Eagles’ Nest Preschool after a one-year hiatus.
El Segundo High School:
Successfully earned a six-year WASC accreditation.
Personnel:
Dr. Phuong Uzoff is one of six teachers in the state of California to be selected for a Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics and Science in California 2022.