Las Lomitas Elementary School District

Dear LLESD Families, Staff, and Community Members,

 

I’m honored to formally introduce myself as the new Superintendent of the Las Lomitas Elementary School District. My first days have been filled with warmth, welcome, and a powerful sense of community. As I walked our campuses, I saw happy kids who clearly enjoy being here—they feel safe, supported, and truly seen. I met warm, talented teachers and dedicated support staff who care deeply about their work and our students. The strength of our leadership team stood out immediately, as did the deep commitment of our Board of Trustees, each of whom I’ve already had the chance to meet. And our beautiful campuses reflect a district that takes pride in creating exceptional spaces for learning.

 

While there is much to celebrate, I also want to acknowledge that this has been a challenging year. There is understandable concern and anxiety about our district’s budget outlook. These concerns are valid—especially if we don’t plan wisely for the years ahead. But I am confident that, with thoughtful planning and transparent communication, we'll get back on track quickly. This important work will begin with a Board Retreat in May and continue with the launch of my Balanced Budget Initiative at the June 4 Board Meeting. I look forward to partnering with our dedicated staff, the Board of Trustees, and the Budget Advisory Team toward fiscal sustainability.

 

As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to express my deep gratitude to all our educators. Your impact is immeasurable, and your daily commitment to our students does not go unnoticed.

 

I’m eager to get to know as many of you as possible in the coming weeks. To help us connect, I’ll be hosting a series of Community Conversations across the district. These gatherings will be a chance for me to share more about who I am and my hopes for the future—and just as importantly, to hear directly from you about your aspirations, ideas, and hopes for the future of LLESD.

 

Mark Your Calendars!
The first event where I hope to meet so many of you is at the Las Lomitas Education Foundation’s Rodeo, this Saturday, May 10. It’s a great opportunity to support our schools and say hello in person; buy your tickets here. I will share a few words and spend time meeting you in person. The Foundation is an integral partner in helping us balance the budget and build community. Their support is invaluable and I’m grateful to join them in this celebration of LLESD. 

 

Below are the initial Community Conversation events to which you are invited to attend. I will add more events as I get settled and will provide additional dates and times in future newsletters and on the Superintendent page on the website.

Thank you again for the warm welcome. I look forward to seeing you at one of our Community Conversations. I’m thrilled to be part of this incredible district and community.

 

With appreciation,

 

Erik
Erik Burmeister

Superintendent 

Las Lomitas Elementary School District