Board adjourns in memory of longtime teacher Eleanor Brisson and local resident Monica Marquez King

Trustee Anne Phillips asked the board to adjourn the meeting in memory of Eleanor Brisson, whom she described as a lifelong teacher who began her career in 1958, taught primarily fifth grade, and died at age 89 from injuries sustained in a car accident. Phillips said Brisson turned 89 on June 29 and died July 7, and described Brisson’s long teaching career and influence on former students. President Coronado asked that the meeting also be adjourned in memory of Monica Marquez King, who grew up in Lawndale, attended local schools, and later worked at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for about 30 years. The president said King leaves two sons and two grandchildren and that condolences go to her family. The board adjourned the meeting following the memorial requests.