State auditors have indicated that the Inglewood Unified School District is approaching the conclusion of the initial segment of a two‑phase state‑control plan. The auditors expressed confidence that the district will move out of the first phase by next year, marking a significant step toward restoring local governance of the schools.
The district has been operating under state oversight for an extended period, following a structured plan that divides the return to local control into two distinct phases. Completion of the first phase will allow the district to begin transitioning responsibilities back to locally elected officials while still adhering to state‑mandated standards.
According to the auditors, the progress observed in the district’s compliance with the oversight requirements supports the expectation of an upcoming exit from the first phase. The assessment reflects the district’s efforts to meet the criteria established by the state agency overseeing the process.
The second phase of the plan remains pending, with the district expected to continue working under state supervision until all conditions for full local control are satisfied. The auditors’ statement underscores the structured nature of the oversight arrangement, which is designed to ensure that educational standards and fiscal responsibilities are maintained throughout the transition.
Inglewood officials have been cooperating with the state agency throughout the oversight period, implementing recommended changes and aligning district policies with state expectations. The anticipated progression to the next stage of the plan signals a continued commitment to improving the district’s operations while moving toward autonomous local management.
The auditors’ confidence in the district’s timeline provides a clear indication that the first phase of state control is set to conclude in the near future, paving the way for the subsequent steps outlined in the two‑phase plan for returning the Inglewood Unified School District to local authority.