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Superintendent Jill Baker with students and community members.

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. Superintendent Jill Baker 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.

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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.

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Prior Messages and Presentations

Employee Vaccines Start Soon as Reopening Planning Continues
January 15, 2021
A Message about the Capitol Unrest
January 7, 2021
A Message to the LBUSD Team from Superintendent Baker
December 17, 2020
Fall Update
November 13, 2020
Aquarium of Pacific COVID Impact Series
November 11, 2020
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

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