First a teachers strike, then the pandemic. Beutner led the district through history-making emergencies that commandeered his three years at the helm.
and other community members. While the federal government has picked up the cost of feeding students, no one has reimbursed the district for about 30 million meals for adults, at an estimated cost of more than $100 million.Just before Christmas, he dressed up as an exceedingly thin Santa, handing out toys, books and food at Washington Preparatory High School in South L.A. District film crews documented the scene — and many others — burnishing his image as the face of the school system.
Beutner was criticized for moving too slowly and then for relying on teachers to volunteer after their regular workday to provide in-person services to students with special needs. Most teachers were not interested in the added workload — even for pay.Austin Beutner, dressed as Santa Claus, gives out gifts and candy in December 2020 at Washington Preparatory High School in South L.A.the district’s request to have the online school day closely match the hours of a traditional day.
Some parents countered by pointing to federal and state guidelines, which advised that schools could be operated safely regardless of vaccination status. Eager for the option to return, they held rallies on the Westside and in South L.A. A new parents group sued to reopen campuses faster. By March 1, state and county officials prioritized the vaccination of education workers. Many districts, including L.A. Unified, delayed reopening so that employees could achieve maximum immunity. As a result, Beutner did not reopen campuses till mid-April. Under county health rules, elementary schools could have opened two months sooner; middle and high schools one month sooner.Ultimately, Beutner said, the delay in reopening was a short span in the big picture.
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