Board approves classified crossing guard position after LA County study

Trustees approved a memorandum to create a classified crossing guard position for Meadowlark Elementary after the LA County Public Works traffic study did not meet county criteria for a county-assigned crossing guard at the Wisconsin and Sacramento intersection.

District staff explained the crossing guard criteria were not met by the county, prompting the district to develop an internal job description and hire locally to provide crossing guard support during drop-off and pickup times. Staff noted the crossing guard role is included in the classified job list and will be advanced through the internal hiring process to increase safety for students during arrival and dismissal.

The board recorded unanimous support for the job classification during the consent discussion on personnel and classified job approvals. Staff said they will proceed with recruitment and implementation at the site and continue to pursue other traffic-safety improvements for Meadowlark.