Focus On Education

Carvalho’s Quiet Renewal: LAUSD Extends Superintendent’s Contract Without Public Input

School Board votes to keep Carvalho in power after closed-door deliberations. L.A. families left without a voice in their district’s future.

“We must hold the Superintendent accountable”

– Karla Griego

A Closed-Door Renewal

Like all public agencies in California, the LAUSD School Board is bound by the Brown Act, which requires transparency and open meetings. While the law allows certain closed-door deliberations, it does not require them. It also mandates that agendas be published in advance, informing the public about upcoming meetings and their topics.

On September 16, 2025, the LAUSD Board convened a special meeting with a single agenda item: “Superintendent’s evaluation.” The description suggested a routine review, but after private deliberations, the Board reemerged to announce a unanimous vote to extend Carvalho’s contract. Parents and voters, who expect a chance to weigh in on important matters affecting students, were given no voice.