Lompoc Unified School District (LUSD) Superintendent Trevor McDonald has received a favorable mid-year evaluation from the Board of Education.

McDonald, who has served as superintendent for nine years — the longest serving superintendent since the 1970s — had a review of his six goals including student performance, communication, professional development, learning environments, governance, and in-person learning.

The mid-year review states: “On April 12, 2022, the Board of Education of the Lompoc Unified School District met in closed session with the superintendent of schools to conduct his mid-year evaluation. The focus of the meeting was to review progress toward achievement of the goals that were established for the 2021-2022 school year and identify any further action that might be necessary prior to the end of the school year.

“A year-end evaluation will be completed this summer. The board and superintendent wish to make our community aware of the steps that are being taken to strengthen the superintendent’s evaluation process and the major topics that were addressed.”

The report was overwhelmingly supportive of McDonald’s work. “The board expressed appreciation for the superintendent’s progress on student achievement in the current climate. The Standards Alignment Project and Orenda were discussed, and the board outlined their support for the program and how impactful it will be for the district, especially the students.”

With regards to communication, “The board was pleased with progress toward improving communication with the community and the board.”

“Finally, improving the teaching and learning environment for students and staff remains a top priority. This will require the passage of a General Obligation Bond. Passage of a Bond is essential so the district may make the much-needed repairs and improvements to the teaching and learning environment and allocate resources for other district needs.”

Asked about his evaluation, McDonald said, “I value the feedback from the board and am looking forward to our collaborative work for improving our schools for our kids.”

McDonald has been recognized as Superintendent of the Year both locally and statewide. Always highlighted in these awards has been his leadership of the systemic creation of infrastructure for students in LUSD, not only now but, well into the future.