What to Know
- LAUSD schools will close starting Tuesday.
- Grab-and-go meals, child supervision and extended park programs will be offered.
- The LA Zoo was offering free entry to students, and discounted entry to chaperones on days schools will be closed.
More than half a million families across Los Angeles were bracing for school closures as LAUSD union workers prepared to go on a three-day strike.
Last minute efforts were being made by LAUSD officials to halt the strike and negotiate, but the strike was not averted.
"All schools across LAUSD will be closed," LAUSD Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho said in a late news conference Monday night.
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The California Public Employment Relations Board has rejected LAUSD’s request for an injunction claiming a strike by SEIU Local 99 members was unlawful, however the board's decision says they do have a right to protest and continue moving forward.
The LAUSD has a family hotline that has information and resources to help families prepare for at-home learning and school updates.
"We continue to send messages to the leadership of the union that we are willing to negotiate 24/7, both day and night," said LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, in an interview with NBC4.
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The district is sending home instructional packets, supplies and technological devices for students to use. They will also be offering student supervision at selected schools. Student supervision will be offered from 8 a.m. 6 p.m. at select elementary, middle and high schools.
Scroll down for resources being offered to LAUSD students and parents during the strike.
Grab-and-Go Meals
They will also be offering six grab-and-go meals that can be picked up Tuesday to help cover breakfast and lunch over three days.
Meals will be distributed Tuesday beginning at 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
Extended Hours for Recreation Programs
Sixteen LA County parks will be extending their "Every Body Plays Program" and operating hours at two nature centers Tuesday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
They will serve students during the possible LAUSD strike and provide free meals.
List of 16 parks with adjusted schedules:
- Belvedere Park (4914 E. Cesar Chavez Ave. Los Angeles, CA 9002)
- City Terrace Park (1126 N. Hazard Ave, E. Los Angeles, CA 90063)
- Obregon Park (4021 E. First St. Los Angeles, CA 90063)
- Saybrook Park (6250 East Northside Dr. East Los Angeles, CA 90022)
- Ruben Salazar Park (3864 Whittier Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90023)
- Athens Park (12603 S. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90061)
- Bethune Park (1244 E. 61st St. Los Angeles, CA 9000)
- Helen Keller Park (1045 W. 126th St Los Angeles, CA 90044)
- Jesse Owens Park (9651 S. Western Ave Los Angeles, CA 90047)
- Earvin Magic Johnson Park (905 E. El Segundo Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90059)
- Roosevelt Park (7600 Graham Ave. Los Angeles CA 90001)
- Ted Watkins Park (1335 E. 103rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90002)
- Leon H Washington Park (8908 S. Maie Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90002)
- Victoria Park (419 Martin Luther King Jr. St. Carson, CA 90746)
- El Cariso Park (13100 Hubbard St. Sylmar, CA 91342)
- Crescenta Valley Park (3901 Dunsmore Ave. Glendale, CA 91214)
These nature centers also are offering extended hours.
- Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center (1805 W. 9th St. San Pedro, CA 90732)
- Stoneview Nature Center (5950 Stoneview Dr. Culver City, CA 90232)
Free Admission for LAUSD Students
The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens will offer free admission for currently enrolled K-12 student in the event that schools close.
Students and chaperones also receive free admission at the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park and the La Brea Tar Pits in Hancock Park.
Libraries across LA County are also stepping in and offering free programs for students as well as meals.
Do you have a car fan in the family? The Petersen Museum, one of the world's foremost automotive institutions, is offering free general admission to all LAUSD students under 17 Tuesday through Thursday. Tickets must be picked up on-site at the ticket counter.
One of the teachers unions, UTLA which represents about 30,000 teachers is standing in solidarity with SEIU which represents about 30,000 cafeteria workers, bus drivers and other district staff. Both groups are asking for better wages, benefits, hours for part-time employees and improved maintenance on campuses.
The district says they are offering 5% wage increases over the next few years plus bonuses.
The union has announced multiple events throughout the three days which include multiple rallies and news conferences.
Tuesday:
- 4:30 a.m. picket lines at Van Nuys Bus Yard, 16200 Roscoe Blvd.
- 7 a.m. news conference at Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools, 701 S. Catalina St., Los Angeles;
- 1 p.m. rally at LAUSD Headquarters, 333 South Beaudry Ave., Los Angeles.
Wednesday:
- 4:30 a.m. picket lines at Gardena Bus Yard, 18421 S. Hoover St.;
- 7 a.m. news conference and picketing at Polytechnic High School, 12431 Roscoe Blvd., Sun Valley;
- 11 a.m. rally at LAUSD Local District Office, 2151 N. Soto St., Los Angeles.
Thursday:
- 4:30 a.m. picket lines at BD Bus Yard 774 E. 17th St., Los Angeles;
- 7 a.m. news conference and picket lines at Banneker Career Transition Center, 14024 San Pedro St., Los Angeles;
- 1 p.m. rally at location to be determined.
City News Service contributed to this reporting.
