Most LAUSD Schools To Reopen Monday, Officials Announce

LOS ANGELES, CA — Students, staff and faculty at most Los Angeles Unified School District schools will return to campuses starting Monday, district officials announced Sunday evening.

District officials said improved fire containment, air quality, wind conditions, utility availability, road accessibility, school-site readiness and staffing show that it is safe to resume school operations.

"Conditions have improved for a majority of areas across the Los Angeles region and the District is confident it is safe for students and employees to return to campuses," LAUSD officials said in a statement Sunday.

As people return to school, district officials said a number of resources have been prepared to help address the needs of employees and families directly impacted by the fires. Employees will be provided assistance with securing substitute coverage and managing other logistical challenges.

All open schools will operate on a full inclement weather schedule which limits outdoor and athletic activities. Masks will be available for all students and employees.

"The District is able to resume school schedules and instruction thanks to the tireless work of District employees who cleaned schools, as well as first responders and local authorities who ensured the safety of our school communities," LAUSD officials said.

There are still a number of LAUSD schools that remain too unsafe to resume operations, officials said. Schools that will remain closed until further notice include:

• Canyon Charter Elementary School
• Kenter Canyon Charter Elementary School
• Marquez Charter Elementary School
• Topanga Charter Elementary School
• Lanai Road Elementary School
• Paul Revere Middle School

"The schools will reopen as soon as conditions allow, at which time, we will notify families," officials said.

LAUSD is still closely monitoring Roscomare Road Elementary and Community Magnet Charter Schools, which are currently in evacuation warning zones. The school district will share a decision regarding both schools by 5:30 a.m. on Monday.

As of Sunday, at least seven schools were lost in the wildfires, according to the Associated Press.

For the latest information, visit LAUSD.org.