"LBUSD Success Story"
Meet Boardmember Erik Miller
Erik Miller was born and raised in Long Beach to humble beginnings. He is the son of Navy Veteran, Gilbert Miller, and Verizon Account Representative, Penny Jones-Miller. The former All-Moore League Football Player graduated from the LBUSD and went on to be the first in his family to go to college, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Woodbury University.
Professionally, Erik Miller began his career as an Architectural Designer. After 4 years in the field, Erik transitioned his project management skills to a career in the non-profit sector. For the past 13 years he has managed multiple nonprofit organizations around causes like: education, workforce development, homelessness, veterans affairs and people with disabilities. For the first 6 years of his nonprofit career Erik worked to help low-resourced, first generation students from west, central, and north Long Beach "Get in, stay in, and graduate" from four-year universities. He currently is a member of the LBUSD School Board and the Executive Director of the Rancho Los Amigos Foundation.
"WHY RE-ELECTION"
As a product of the LBUSD and with a growing family who also attends the district, Erik has a personal interest in the preservation and improvement of our public educational system.
Erik states, "As a current board member, I am seeking re-election because I have unfinished business related to increasing student achievement, implementing new academic programs, and oversight of upcoming construction projects in District 2."
"Our school district has a strong graduation rate, but many of our students still struggle with challenges at home and in their neighborhoods, which inevitably affect their ability to focus and succeed in the classroom. This is why it is so critical for our schools to be safe and loving environments for our children."
"Our classified staff and teachers should not be required to do this work alone. The families of our students should have access to stable housing, health insurance, employment, mental health treatment services, and other resources. From a district standpoint, the Local Control Accountability Plan is a good start in addressing these issues, but we need to think bigger! We should start with the way that schools are financed in California while also working with our local government to take a wholistic approach to address the issues in our communities."
LBUSD Facts
LBUSD OPENED 1885
STUDENT ENROLLMENT
- 65,800 Students
STUDENT DIVERSITY
- 59% Hispanic
- 12% African American
- 12% White
- 7% Asian
- 5% Two or More Races
- 3% Filipino
- 1% Pacific Islander
- 16.5% English Language Learners
- 60% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
FACILITIES
- 84 schools in Long Beach, Lakewood, Signal Hill and Avalon (Catalina Island)
BUDGET
- $1.3 billion operating budget for 2023-24