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Amie Stewart
Board Member - Bellflower Unified
“Brad Crihfield is deeply rooted in our community and genuinely invested in our kids. He shows up, listens, and asks the questions the community wants answered. That commitment is what makes him an outstanding choice for our school board.”
BTA
Bellflower Teachers Association
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David Arellano
Councilman - City of Lakewood
"I’m proud to endorse my super duper good friend, Brad Crihfield. As a Lakewood City Councilman, I get the opportunity to work alongside Brad and see firsthand the love, and passion he brings to serving Lakewood and Bellflower students in BUSD. I’m looking forward to the future and know Brad will get district there. "
Jose Luis Solache
California State Assemblyman
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Mayra Garza
Board President - Bellflower Unified
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The Accomplishments
Keeping students and staff safe has been one of my top priorities since day one.Over the past three years, we’ve taken real, practical steps to strengthen campus safety across Bellflower Unified:
• Added armed security on the perimeter of high school campuses
• Increased additional security personnel districtwide
• Installed vape detection systems on campuses
• Implemented K‑9 drug detection support
• Supported specialized professional development for our safety teams
• Created Standing Safety Committee to address ongoing safety concerns
• Currently reviewing threat assessment and crisis response protocolsSchool safety isn’t about one decision, it’s about constant attention, strong systems, and a commitment to prevention. Our goal is simple: make sure every student and staff member feels safe on campus every day.
Clear communication builds trust — and since joining the board, I’ve helped lead efforts to make our district more accessible, open, and connected to the community.
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Hired BUSD’s first-ever Public Information Officer
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Began live streaming all board meetings for public access
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Added live captioning and Spanish translation to meetings
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Launched the first State of the District event in BUSD history
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Brought back the District-Wide Community Breakfast
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Expanded access through community engagement events across the district
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Committed to clearer, more accessible communication with families
Our families deserve to know what’s happening in their schools. I’ll continue working to make BUSD more transparent, more accessible, and more responsive to the people we serve.
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Our job is to make sure every student — in every corner of our district — has access to opportunity, support, and pathways to thrive beyond graduation.
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Signed an MOU to expand Special Olympics programs across BUSD
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Broke ground on a new stadium and athletic complex at Mayfair
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Launched BUSD’s first Artificial Intelligence pathway
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Increased Career Technical Education (CTE) offerings for hands-on learning
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Worked with partners to secure a donated weight room for Bellflower High School
Whether it’s in the classroom, on the field, or planning for college or a career,
I’m focused on delivering real results for our students.-
Since day one, I’ve worked to ensure that the people who serve our students feel valued, supported, and respected.
When we invest in the people who make our schools run, we’re investing in student success.
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Raised teacher salaries from among the lowest to among the most competitive in the region
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Increased professional development investments for teachers and staff
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Approved early retirement incentives to retain institutional knowledge and support transitions
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Added support staff at school sites to ease classroom and campus burdens
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Helped restructure the district organization chart to better align resources and support for educators
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