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As the chief administrator for the school district, the Superintendent of Schools works closely with the elected Board of Education. The Superintendent also oversees several central services and implements the Board's academic initiatives.
A Time of Great Change and Opportunity
By Jill Baker, Ed. D.
I am deeply honored that our Board of Education chose me to serve as superintendent of the Long Beach Unified School District effective August 2020. 
I have come to know and love LBUSD after working for 28 years here, first as a teacher, then as a school principal and central office administrator. I can also appreciate our district from a parent perspective, having had my own son graduate from our schools in 2018.
Our school district is a storied place of learning, excellence and resilience. Much like our nation, LBUSD also is a big idea. We firmly believe in the innate talents and abilities of all, and we strive to help our students reach their fullest potential despite any barriers they may face.
Biography
Dr. Jill Baker was unanimously selected by the Board of Education as superintendent of the Long Beach Unified School District effective August 1, 2020. The school district is California’s fourth largest, with about 70,000 students.
More Messages From Superintendent Baker
- Distance Learning to Continue through Jan. 28
September 10, 2020 - Comments for College Promise News Conference
September 1, 2020 - Never Before & More Than Ever (Start of School Message to Employees)
August 31, 2020 - School Opening Update from Superintendent Baker
August 14, 2020
Videos
Connecting with Students
Assuming the Superintendency in the Midst of a Crisis
Dr. Baker's Zoom meeting with Peyton
LBUSD - Organization Chart 2020-21
Superintendent of Schools - Administration
| Contact | Phone / Address | Position / Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
|
Dr. Jill Baker |
(562) 997-8242
(562) 997-8280 Fax |
Superintendent of Schools - AB 426 |
Superintendent of Schools - Staff
| Contact | Phone / Address | Position / Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
|
Tammy Lavelle |
(562) 997-8240 |
Special Assistant to the Superintendent |
|
Joy Dowell |
(562) 997-8242 |
Executive Secretary to the Superintendent & Board of Education Superintendent Scheduling |
|
Leticia Rodriguez |
(562) 997-8240 |
Executive Secretary to the Superintendent & Board of Education |
Department Info
Department Address
1515 Hughes Way
Long Beach, CA 90810
Department Phone
(562) 997-8242
Publications
Growing Support for Principals
Baker and Bloom
The Sweet Spot of Coaching
Baker and Brown
Pyramid of Support
Baker and Brown
Broadening the Sphere of Influence
Baker and Brown
Coaching as a Way of Being
Baker and An
