Welcome to Torrance Unified School District

2020-2021 Reopening Schools-Parent Survey

May 27, 2020

Public safety and the safety of our students, employees, and families continues to be our priority. Torrance Unified has convened a Reopening of School Task Force to develop options and plans for the 2020-2021 school year. While it is our strong belief that students have a better experience when physically in school as they grow - academically, physically, and social-emotionally, we are planning on providing families other options as well.

End of the School Year and Graduation

May 19, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) announced late last week that the Safer-At-Home order would continue indefinitely, which means, students WILL NOT RETURN to school for this academic year. We hoped this situation would improve and our students could return to their schools; unfortunately this is no longer possible for this school year.

End of School Year Activities

May 5, 2020

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BOE Meeting

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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BOE Meeting

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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BOE Meeting

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

New Superintendent Announcement:

Tim Stowe Selected to Serve as Torrance USD Interim Superintendent of Schools

A veteran educator who has served as the District’s Deputy Superintendent since 2016, Dr. Tim Stowe will take on the role of Interim Superintendent, effective July 1, 2020. He succeeds Dr. George Mannon, who in December 2019 announced his plans to retire by the end of the current academic year. Dr. Stowe will be the eighth TUSD Superintendent since the District formed in 1947.

“Tim is uniquely qualified to lead TUSD and build on the successes we have achieved over the past several years,” comments TUSD Board President, Terry Ragins. “His energy, excitement, and focus on student success are hallmarks of his work in TUSD. He is a collaborative leader, has built strong relationships throughout the community, and has demonstrated strong financial management - all priorities identified by our community stakeholders.”

The Board is confident that Dr. Stowe is the best choice to lead and guide our District into the future. Having successfully led both the District’s academic and business divisions, Dr. Stowe is the strategic and collaborative problem-solver needed to help the District navigate the current global health emergency and future economic challenges.

“I am honored and excited to have been selected by the Board of Education. I have always appreciated the sense of community that exists in Torrance and believe that together, we will continue to provide experiences where all students can achieve and excel at high levels. I look forward to working collaboratively with the Board of Education, staff, parents, students, and the community to further the success of all students.”

Dr. Stowe has spent his entire professional career advocating for all students by developing a culture of exceptional learning and teaching. He began with the District in 1992 as a teacher at Magruder Middle School and later was promoted to Assistant Principal at Richardson Middle School. Dr. Stowe then went on to serve as the Principal for seven years, first at J.H. Hull Middle School then at West High School. He worked as Senior Director of Secondary Schools for six years and in 2013, was promoted to Chief Academic Officer. Most recently, for the past four years, he has served as the District’s Deputy Superintendent.

Dr. Stowe holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California, received a Master of Science in School Counseling and California Administrative Services Credential from the University of La Verne, and a Bachelor of Arts in History, with a minor in Political Science, from the University of Redlands.

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